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Key Capitals forward will miss Devils game with upper-body injury

Key Capitals forward will miss Devils game with upper-body injury

The Washington Capitals are making a late push to the playoffs with three consecutive wins, sitting just three points back of the second wild card position.

Alexander Ovechkin News / The Hockey Writers / April 1
Capitals’ Captain Alex Ovechkin Continues to Break Records as He Nears Retirement

Capitals’ Captain Alex Ovechkin Continues to Break Records as He Nears Retirement

When you think of the greatest NHL players of all time, a few names come to mind. Gordie Howe, Wayne Gretzky, Connor McDavid, and, of course, Alex Ovechkin.

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The 'Most 30-goal NHL seasons' quiz

The 'Most 30-goal NHL seasons' quiz

How many of the 29 players in NHL history with 10 or more 30-goal seasons can you name in five minutes?

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Mikhail Grabovski News / Daily Faceoff / April 1
Former NHLer charged following alleged assault of hockey coach

Former NHLer Mikhail Grabovski charged following alleged assault of hockey coach

A popular name in the greater Toronto area is in some trouble. 

Alexander Ovechkin News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'NHL franchise scoring leaders' quiz

The 'NHL franchise scoring leaders' quiz

How many of the players with the most career goals for every NHL franchise can you name in five minutes?

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NHL News / Yardbarker / March 31
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin makes more NHL history with another 30-goal season

Capitals' Alex Ovechkin makes more NHL history with another 30-goal season

Washington Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin is already the NHL's all-time leading goal-scorer, and he keeps adding to his list of personal milestones. 

Igor Shesterkin, Jacob Markstrom throw punches during goalie fight
Sabres edge Islanders for franchise's 2,000th victory
Leafs HC Craig Berube breaks silence on his future after Brad Treliving firing
Former Maple Leafs player floated as GM candidate after Treliving firing
Stars make decision on Jim Nill
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The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

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

Alexander Ovechkin News / NHL Trade Talk / March 31
20 Years of 30 Goals: Ovechkin’s Rewriting What Aging Is

20 Years of 30 Goals: Ovechkin’s Rewriting What Aging Is

Some records sit around waiting for someone to catch them. Others get flattened by a man who treats them like routine work. Alex Ovechkin is in that second category.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 31
Alex Ovechkin scores twice, Caps end Flyers' road win streak

Alex Ovechkin scores twice, Caps end Flyers' road win streak

Alex Ovechkin and Tom Wilson each scored twice, Jakob Chychrun added a goal and an assist, and Pierre-Luc Dubois handed out four assists as the Washington Capitals ended the Philadelphia Flyers' eight-game road winning streak with a 6-4 victory on Tuesday.

Washington Capitals News / WashingtonCaps.com / March 31
Alexander Ovechkin News / Daily Faceoff / March 31
Alex Ovechkin becomes fourth 40-plus year old to score 30 goals in a season

Alex Ovechkin becomes fourth 40-plus year old to score 30 goals in a season

Washington Capitals’ captain Alex Ovechkin scored his 30th goal of the season Tuesday night against the Philadelphia Flyers, becoming just the fourth player over the age of 40 to reach the 30-goal mark in a single season.

Washington Capitals News / WashingtonCaps.com / March 31
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The 'NBA yearly free throw leaders' quiz
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 The 'Rushing-TD leaders by NFL team' quiz
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Washington Capitals News / WashingtonCaps.com / March 31
Aliaksei Protas News / Daily Faceoff / March 30
Capitals’ Aliaksei Protas to ‘miss a little bit of time’ with upper-body injury

Capitals’ Aliaksei Protas to ‘miss a little bit of time’ with upper-body injury

Washington Capitals’ forward Aliaksei Protas is “going to miss a little bit of time,” head coach Spencer Carbery told reporters Monday, and that he won’t play Tuesday against the Philadelphia Flyers.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / March 30
Report: Fallout from Oilers loss led to Bruce Cassidy’s exit from Vegas

Report: Fallout from Oilers loss led to Bruce Cassidy’s exit from Vegas

NHL insider Elliotte Friedman is reporting that the writing was on the wall with Bruce Cassidy and his being fired by the Vegas Golden Knights this weekend.

Washington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 29
Bill Riley Passes Away At 75

Bill Riley Passes Away At 75

In an unfortunate announcement from the team, the Washington Capitals shared that former player Bill Riley passed away at the age of 75. In their press

Dylan Strome News / Field Level Media / March 29
Dylan Strome's heroics help Caps nip Knights in shootout

Dylan Strome's heroics help Caps nip Knights in shootout

Dylan Strome scored the tying goal in the third period and the game-winner in the shootout to give the Washington Capitals a 5-4 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday night in Las Vegas.

Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / March 25
Checking in on the Capitals’ 2025 Draft Selections

Checking in on the Capitals’ 2025 Draft Selections

In the 2025 NHL Entry Draft in Los Angeles, the Washington Capitals made five selections from a talented class of junior hockey players. They had one first-round pick and four picks in the subsequent rounds.

Washington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 15
Capitals To Sign Cole Hutson To Entry-Level Contract

Capitals To Sign Cole Hutson To Entry-Level Contract

According to ESPN’s Kevin Weekes, the Washington Capitals are signing defenseman prospect Cole Hutson to his entry-level contract. The Capitals have yet to confirm the signing.

Ethen Frank News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 4
Capitals Sign Ethen Frank To Two-Year Extension

Capitals Sign Ethen Frank To Two-Year Extension

The Capitals announced they’ve signed winger Ethen Frank to a two-year, $4MM deal. He’ll count $2MM against the cap for the 2026-27 and 2027-28 seasons.

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