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On YouTubeWashington Capitals News / Yardbarker / March 1
Alexander Ovechkin inches closer to Wayne Gretzky for overall scoring record
Washington Capitals icon Alexander Ovechkin is already regarded as the NHL's goal-scoring king, but he's actually on the verge of adding to his standing even more.
Trevor van Riemsdyk News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 28
Capitals Looking To Move Trevor Van Riemsdyk
The Capitals are set to move on from pending unrestricted free agent defenseman Trevor van Riemsdyk one way or another, Frank Seravalli of Victory+ writes.
The 'NHL active hat trick leaders' quiz
How many of the active NHL players with at least seven hat tricks in their career can you name in five minutes?
NHL News / The Sick Podcast / February 28
Habs Looking To Get Back To Winning Ways VS. Capitals
The Montreal Canadiens (32-17-9) are looking to bounce back from Thursday’s heartbreaking overtime loss as they host the Washington Capitals (31-23-7) tonight at 7:00 pm ET.
The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup
In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best
NHL News / Field Level Media / February 28
Capitals aim for season sweep of Canadiens in 'crucial' game
Pierre-Luc Dubois will look to continue his impressive return from injury when the Washington Capitals visit the Montreal Canadiens in a battle of Eastern Conference playoff contenders on Saturday night.
Pierre-Luc Dubois News / Field Level Media / February 27
Pierre-Luc Dubois scores twice as Capitals edge Golden Knights
Pierre-Luc Dubois scored two goals and had an assist and Logan Thompson made 24 saves to lead the Washington Capitals to a 3-2 victory over the visiting Vegas Golden Knights on Friday night.
Washington Capitals News / WashingtonCaps.com / February 27
NHL News / Yardbarker / February 26
Islanders' Matthew Schaefer continues special rookie season with record-setting performance
Winning the 2025 NHL Draft Lottery could turn out to be a major franchise-changing moment for the New York Islanders.
Washington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 26
Trade Deadline Primer: Washington Capitals
With the Olympic break over, the trade deadline is just over a week away. Where does each team stand, and what moves should they be looking to make? After looking at teams at the ends of the standings, we shift our focus to teams fighting for a playoff spot.
NHL News / Field Level Media / February 25
Capitals topple Flyers to continue strong form from before break
Logan Thompson made 23 saves and Trevor van Riemsdyk scored late in the third period to give the Washington Capitals a 3-1 win over the visiting Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday.
Washington Capitals News / WashingtonCaps.com / February 25
Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / February 25
Capitals’ place Milano on waivers; McMichael activated off IR
A veteran winger might be heading down to the minors. While another is set to return. On Wednesday, the Washington Capitals placed forward Sonny Milano on waivers, making him available to the other 31 teams in the NHL.
Sonny Milano News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 25
Capitals Place Sonny Milano On Waivers
The Capitals will place Sonny Milano on waivers today at 1:00 pm Central, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports. Until he’s assigned to AHL Hershey tomorrow or is claimed by another team, he’s been designated as a non-roster player to afford Washington the open spot to activate Connor McMichael from injured reserve as expected.
Alexander Ovechkin News / Athlon Sports / February 25
Washington Capitals: NHL Analyst Questions if Second Half of Season Will Be It for Alex Ovechkin's Career or Not
Washington Capitals legend Alex Ovechkin is 40 years old, and he is in the final year of his contract. When the 2025-26 season comes to an end, there will be many questions about his future in the NHL.
Washington Capitals News / Field Level Media / February 24
Caps D John Carlson questionable, F Connor McMichael to play vs. Flyers
Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson is questionable to host the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday because of a lower-body injury. The Capitals will have forward Connor McMichael, who will be activated from injured reserve after missing four games before the Winter Olympics break due to an upper-body injury.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / February 24
Reviewing Capitals Performances at the 2026 Winter Olympics
As soon as the United States stepped onto the podium to claim their gold medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics, the NHL was ready to resume. The Washington Capitals have 23 games left on the schedule, the fewest of any team in the Eastern Conference, starting with the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday.
Alexander Ovechkin News / Athlon Sports / February 23
Alex Ovechkin Makes Retirement Admission Amid 21st NHL
The Washington Capitals will return from the Olympic break trying to make a postseason push during the final stretch of the 2025–26 season. On top of questions about whether the Capitals will make the playoffs, there is uncertainty surrounding the future of captain Alex Ovechkin and his looming retirement.
Tom Wilson News / NHL Trade Talk / February 22
Tom Wilson steps up in gold medal game with massive hit
With the game notched at 0-0, Team Canada’s Tom Wilson delivered a massive, tone-setting hit on Team USA’s Dylan Larkin early in the gold medal game at the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics.
Washington Capitals News / NHL Rumors / February 21
2026 NHL Free Agents – Unrestricted Left Wingers
Alexander Ovechkin is the top scoring left winger who is without a contract for next season, but it will be the Washington Capitals or retirement for him.
Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / February 20
Grading the Washington Capitals’ 2025-26 Newcomers
Though the Washington Capitals’ roster remains relatively unchanged since the 2024-25 season, three players have found their way into the lineup for the first time this season.
Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / February 17
Capitals sign Mitch Gibson to two-year contract
An experienced netminder is back on an NHL team’s payroll. On Tuesday, Washington Capitals general manager Craig Patrick announced that the team has signed goaltender Mitch Gibson to a two-year, two-way contract.
Tom Wilson News / Yardbarker / February 15
Why IIHF made the wrong call in not suspending Team Canada's Tom Wilson after fight at Olympics
It didn't take long for Washington Capitals right winger Tom Wilson to lose his temper at the Milan Cortina Olympics.
Henrik Lundqvist News / Breakaway on SI / February 14
Henrik Lundqvist Returns to Italy Two Decades After Winning Olympic Gold
Twenty years ago, Henrik Lundqvist suited up for his Olympic debut in Turin in 2006 and left Italy an Olympic champion. The 23-year-old Swedish goaltender backstopped his country to gold in what would become the first chapter of a storied international career.
Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / February 14
3 Players the Washington Capitals Should Move On From
The Washington Capitals haven’t had the successful season they had hoped for. They entered the Olympic break with a 29-23-7 record and without a playoff spot in the standings, though they were once first in the Metropolitan Division.
T.J. Oshie News / Daily Faceoff / February 11
How Olympic hockey rules differ from the NHL at the 2026 Winter Games
Anyone who follows international hockey knows that tournaments like the Winter Olympics are called much, much differently than the NHL.
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