Washington Capitals: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

When Was the Last Olympics Fight Before Tom Wilson's in 2026?

Team Canada wrapped up its 2026 Olympics round-robin schedule with a 10–2 win over France on Sunday, clinching a place in the competition's quarterfinals round after going 3-0 in the group stage.

Tom Wilson News / NHL Trade Talk / February 16

Team Canada’s Tom Wilson Fights At Olympics: Suspension Update

“No fighting in the Olympics, eh? Think again, says Tom Wilson,” posted Pierre LeBrun on social media Sunday when the Washington Capitals’ heavyweight mixed it up in the third period of Team Canada’s game against France.

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.

Ugly Kevin Fiala injury highlights risk NHL takes at Olympics

The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz

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The 'Multiple 50-goal NHL seasons' quiz

In the history of the NHL, a total of 47 players have scored 50 goals in a season more than once. How many of the 47 can you name in six minutes?

The '60-goal NHL seasons' quiz

The 'Team USA Four Nations Face-Off roster' quiz

The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / February 15

Canada’s Tom Wilson, France’s Pierre Crinon get into fight in Olympic game

Who says there’s no fighting in Olympic men’s hockey? Fans were treated to a scrap during Canada’s preliminary matchup against France on Sunday, as Canadian forward Tom Wilson dropped the gloves with French defenseman Pierre Crinon.

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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 / Daily Faceoff / February 15

Tom Wilson showing he’s much more than a blunt instrument for Canada

The dot connecting between Canada and Tom Wilson started exactly one year ago, when a festival of fisticuffs launched the 4 Nations Face-Off into immortality.

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.

Olympics News / Yardbarker / February 14

Ugly Kevin Fiala injury highlights risk NHL takes at Olympics

While the tournament itself is thrilling fans and a source of pride for players, there is an enormous risk for the league with relatively little reward.

Connor McDavid already chasing Olympic history with dominant start

Ilia Malinin misses Olympic podium after catastrophic free skate

Malinin had three-word response to his disastrous Olympic performance

U.S. snowboarder breaks silence after controversial Olympics disqualification

Snoop Dogg's security had incident with Olympic medalist

The 'Winter Olympics host cities' quiz

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / February 11

Capitals Seeking 'Higher-End, Skilled' Winger at 2026 Trade Deadline

The Washington Capitals find themselves in a precarious position ahead of the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline. Alex Ovechkin’s squad sits outside of the wild card position with a 29-23-7 record and 65 points.

Alexander Ovechkin News / NHL Trade Talk / February 10

Ovechkin Hints Leaving NHL to End Career in Russia

What Alex Ovechkin does to close out his hockey career may have gotten a big update on Tuesday. Speculation was that he would end his career in Russia, and his long-anticipated homecoming is starting to feel very real.

Washington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 10

Capitals Recall Garin Bjorklund, Reassign Clay Stevenson

The Capitals announced they’ve recalled goaltender Garin Bjorklund from AHL Hershey and returned fellow netminder Clay Stevenson to Hershey in the corresponding move.

Washington Capitals 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.

2026 Olympic men’s hockey predictions: Standings, medalists and tourney MVP

Why NHL participation at the Olympics is important for European hockey fans

Canada’s All-Bust team: Worst roster picks of the best-on-best era

Olympic men’s hockey power rankings: USA’s roster mismanagement leaves Canada favorites entering tournament

The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / February 9

Remembering the Moment T.J. Oshie Became 'T.J. Sochi'

The Winter Olympics are here, and the NHL is participating for the first time since 2014. The 2014 Olympics in Sochi, Russia, had many great moments. Teemu Selanne scored two goals for Team Finland to win the bronze medal in his last Olympic game.

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The 'Multiple 20-assist NBA games' quiz

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The 'Super Bowl winning coaches' quiz

Washington Capitals News / HITC / February 8

Michael Kim fires ‘crybaby’ message at streamer Jack Doherty after PGA Tour lifetime ban

Streamer Jack Doherty made the headlines for the wrong reasons in round two of the WM Phoenix Open on Friday. He paid a spectator $100 to shout during Mackenzie Hughes’ backswing at TPC Scottsdale.

Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / February 6

A Capitals Fan’s Guide to the 2026 Winter Olympic Hockey Tournament

The Winter Olympic Games officially kick off Feb. 6, and hockey fans around the world are eager to watch some of their favorite players take the ice and represent their home nations.

Pierre-Luc Dubois News / Field Level Media / February 5

Pierre-Luc Dubois scores in return as Capitals power past Predators

Jakob Chychrun scored twice in a three-point performance and Pierre-Luc Dubois netted one goal and one assist in his first game in more than three months to lead the host Washington Capitals to a 4-2 victory over the Nashville Predators on Thursday.

Pierre-Luc Dubois News / Breakaway on SI / February 5

Capitals HC Explains Timing Behind Pierre-Luc Dubois Return

Pierre-Luc Dubois will play his first game since October 31 when the Washington Capitals host the Nashville Predators tonight. The 27-year-old center underwent surgery in early November to repair injuries to his abdominal and adductor muscles, sidelining him for what became a three-month recovery process.

Pierre-Luc Dubois News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 5

Washington Capitals Activate Pierre-Luc Dubois

The Washington Capitals announced today that forward Pierre-Luc Dubois has been activated off injured reserve and will play tonight. Dubois has not played since October and has been recovering from abdominal surgery that he underwent in early November.