Washington Capitals: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Fiyers, Capitals meet with both hoping to ignite playoff push

Their season has been a bumpy road to this point, but the Washington Capitals continue to prove their resilience. Fresh off a roller-coaster victory, the Capitals hope to ride the momentum into Wednesday's road game with the Philadelphia Flyers.

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David Kampf News / The Hockey Writers / March 10

Get to Know the Newest Washington Capital: David Kampf

David Kampf was recently acquired by the Washington Capitals at the 2026 Trade Deadline when the Vancouver Canucks traded him for a sixth-round pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft.

Alexander Ovechkin News / Athlon Sports / March 10

Alex Ovechkin Reveals Key Factor in Retirement Decision

The Washington Capitals are playing out the final stretch of the 2025-26 season with 17 games remaining in their schedule and still having some postseason hope, sitting five points outside of the wild-card seeds.

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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?

The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz

The 'Most 30-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz

The 'Active 100-point NHL seasons' quiz

Washington Capitals News / WashingtonCaps.com / March 10

Watch: Rink Report Live | March 9

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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 / Field Level Media / March 9

Capitals blow 3-goal lead before pulling away from Flames

Connor McMichael's second goal of the game broke a third-period tie and the host Washington Capitals recovered after blowing a three-goal lead to beat the Calgary Flames 7-3 on Monday.

Washington Capitals News / WashingtonCaps.com / March 6

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Graeme Clarke News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 6

Capitals Trade Graeme Clarke To Senators

The Senators and Capitals apparently connected on a last-minute minor deal before the deadline. Washington dealt forward Graeme Clarke to Ottawa in exchange for center Wyatt Bongiovanni, per PuckPedia.

Ivan Miroshnichenko News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 6

Capitals Recall Ivan Miroshnichenko

The Washington Capitals will have a bit more opportunity available on offense after trading Nic Dowd to the Vegas Golden Knights on the eve of the Trade Deadline.

David Kampf News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 6

Washington Capitals To Acquire David Kampf

The Washington Capitals have acquired forward David Kampf from the Vancouver Canucks for a sixth-round pick, reports TSN’s Darren Dreger. After trading Nic Dowd to the Vegas Golden Knights earlier this week, a move that opened up a hole at fourth-line center for the team, the club has filled that hole with Kampf.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / March 6

Washington Capitals Acquire Right-Shot Defenceman from Sharks

The Washington Capitals and the San Jose Sharks have made a trade deadline deal. Timothy Liljegren has been acquired by the Capitals. More details on the return are to come.

Washington Capitals News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 6

Capitals star Tom Wilson’s message to teammates after John Carlson trade

The NHL Trade Deadline had one of its biggest shockers in the overnight hours, as the Capitals traded away John Carlson to the Anaheim Ducks. Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin called it the saddest day of his career.

Washington Capitals News / NHL Trade Talk / March 6

Alex Ovechkin hit hard by John Carlson trade, calls it ‘saddest day of career’

The Washington Capitals made one of the more shocking trades of the deadline early on Friday morning, sending star defenseman John Carlson to the Anaheim Ducks for a conditional 2026 first-round pick and a 2027 third-round pick.