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Alex Ovechkin Reveals Major Factor Behind Potential NHL Career Decision

Alex Ovechkin has reached another historic milestone, playing his 1,500th NHL game, all with the Washington Capitals. He played that game against the Ottawa Senators, which ended in a 7–1 loss.

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Washington Capitals Remain a Mystery After 10 Games

With just ten games into the 2025-26 season, the Washington Capitals are still hard to pin down. After a surprisingly successful 2024-25 campaign that

Tom Wilson News / Athlon Sports / October 29

Tom Wilson's Gesture Shows Capitals' Frustration After Stars Game

The Washington Capitals dropped a tightly contested game 1–0 to the Dallas Stars on Tuesday night, but the loss wasn’t without theatrics. Forward Tom Wilson caught attention again, this time for mocking what he clearly considered to be a Radek Faksa dive with another of his usual antics.

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The '2024-25 NHL 30-goal scorers' quiz

How many of the 46 players to score 30 or more goals in the 2024-25 NHL season can you name in six minutes?

The 'Multiple 50-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz

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Alexander Ovechkin News / Breakaway on SI / October 28

Capitals' Alex Ovechkin Seeking New Milestone vs. Stars

Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin has already penned his name in history as hockey’s greatest goal scorer. He broke Wayne Gretzky’s record when he scored his 895th career goal last season in what was a momentous occasion that seemingly united the hockey universe.

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Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

Rasmus Sandin News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 27

Capitals place Rasmus Sandin on IR

After recalling forward Ethen Frank earlier this morning, the Washington Capitals needed to make one corresponding roster move to maintain roster compliance.

Washington Capitals News / WashingtonCaps.com / October 27

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Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / October 27

Capitals’ Dylan Strome out day-to-day, Ethen Frank called up

Some roster movement from the team in the U.S. capital. On Monday, Washington Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery announced that forward Dylan Strome is considered day-to-day with a lower-body injury.

Ethen Frank News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 27

Capitals recall Ethen Frank

According to a team announcement, the Washington Capitals have recalled forward Ethen Frank from the AHL’s Hershey Bears. Washington reassigned Frank only a few days ago when the team activated Pierre-Luc Dubois from the injured reserve.

Brett Leason News / Daily Faceoff / October 27

Capitals sign Brett Leason to one-year contract

On Monday, Washington Capitals general manager Chris Patrick announced that the team has signed forward Brett Leason to a one-year, two-way contract for the remainder of the 2025-26 season.

Mitch Love News / Field Level Media / October 26

Capitals fire assistant coach after investigation into conduct

The Washington Capitals fired assistant coach Mitch Love on Sunday after the NHL investigated allegations about his personal conduct. "Mitch Love has been relieved of his duties as an assistant coach, effective immediately," the Capitals said in a statement.

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Washington Capitals News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 26

Capitals assistant coach fired after domestic abuse investigation

The Washington Capitals are 6-3-0 to start their defense of the Metropolitan Division title in 2025-26. An NHL investigation ended on Sunday that changes Spencer Carbery’s staff for that defense.

Mitch Love News / Daily Faceoff / October 26

Report: NHL suspends Capitals assistant Mitch Love following investigation into alleged domestic abuse

The NHL has suspended Washington Capitals assistant coach Mitch Love for the entirety of the 2025-26 season following an investigation into alleged domestic abuse, according to hockey insider Frank Seravalli.

Washington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 25

Capitals' Pierre-Luc Dubois is ready to return from injury

Dubois wound up missing a little more than two weeks with a lower-body injury.

Capitals' Alex Ovechkin one goal away from previously unimaginable milestone

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Alexander Ovechkin News / Field Level Media / October 25

Alex Ovechkin chases goal No. 900 as Caps meet Senators

Alex Ovechkin has the opportunity to make NHL history in a milestone game when he and the Washington Capitals play host to the Ottawa Senators on Saturday.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 25