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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / November 7
Capitals’ Wilson ejected for boarding Panthers’ Vilmanis
Well, it’s been a while since we’ve had to write something like this. During a matchup between the Washington Capitals and Florida Panthers on Saturday afternoon, Capitals forward Tom Wilson was ejected after boarding Panthers defenseman Sandis Vilmanis.
Dylan Larkin News / NHL Trade Talk / November 6
Larkin-to-Capitals Trade Pitch Gets Evenly Split Response
A PuckGM user has pitched a trade that would bring Dylan Larkin to Washington, and from the responses to the idea, fans seem to believe it’s a pretty fair deal.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / November 6
Logan Cooley beats Alex Ovechkin's record to become fastest player to five career hat tricks
It’s not every day that a player reaches a goal-scoring mark faster than the GR8.
The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz
Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?
Ivan Miroshnichenko News / Daily Faceoff / November 4
Capitals’ Ivan Miroshnichenko’s agent working on finding trade
The Washington Capitals have one of the deepest forward groups in the NHL, and when a team has more than 12 quality forwards and has yet to run into sustained injury issues, someone has to sit in the press box or wait their turn in the AHL.
The biggest draft bust for every NHL team
People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.
NHL News / Stars And Sticks / November 4
Caps recent struggles continue as comeback bid falls short
The Washington Capitals lost to the Dallas Stars last night 6-4 in a game where the Caps gave up the first four goals of the game before goalie Logan Thompson was pulled.
NHL News / Stars And Sticks / November 3
Stars vs Capitals Game Preview
The Capitals are hosting the Dallas Stars tonight as they look to bounce back from their 5-1 loss against the Minnesota Wild. In that game, Justin Sourdif was the lone goal scorer.
Washington Capitals News / Viral Sports News / November 2
Washington Capitals Cut Ties With 14-Year NHL Veteran
The Washington Capitals found themselves needing to free a roster spot on Sunday after completing a trade earlier in the day that brought goaltender Rémi Poirier over from the New Jersey Devils.
Dylan McIlrath News / Daily Faceoff / November 1
Capitals place Dylan McIlrath on waivers
The Washington Capitals have placed defenseman Dylan McIlrath on waivers for the purpose of re-assigning him to their AHL affiliate, the Hershey Bears.
Dylan McIlrath News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 1
Capitals Place Dylan McIlrath On Waivers
The Washington Capitals needed to clear a roster spot after acquiring netminder Rémi Poirier from the New Jersey Devils earlier this morning. To that end, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman said the Capitals placed defenseman Dylan McIlrath on waivers.
Alex Tuch News / Field Level Media / October 29
Alex Tuch scores winner as Capitals edge Predators
Alex Tuch scored the go-ahead goal at 10:09 of the third period as the Washington Capitals earned their third straight victory, defeating the Predators 4-3 on Thursday night in Nashville.
The defining figure for every NHL franchise
People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.
NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 29
Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin gets special retirement gift from Roman Josi, Predators
Alex Ovechkin has already announced that the 2026-27 season will be his last year in the National Hockey League. As the season plays out, the NHL’s all-time leading goal scorer will undoubtedly receive a number of tributes and gifts as he makes his way from city to city with the Washington Capitals.
Ivan Miroshnichenko News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 29
2 Western Conference teams interested in Capitals’ Ivan Miroshnichenko
Despite being selected in the first round of the 2022 NHL Draft, Washington Capitals forward Ivan Miroshnichenko has struggled to secure a regular spot in the lineup amid a surplus of effective forwards — and the team reportedly gave him and his agent permission to seek a trade late last week.
Alex Tuch News / Field Level Media / October 29
Capitals' Alex Tuch brings hot streak into matchup with Predators
The Nashville Predators will try to cool off Alex Tuch and his linemates when the Washington Capitals visit on Thursday night. Tuch enjoyed his second straight two-goal game in Washington's 5-2 win against the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday night as the Capitals completed a 4-1 homestand.
Washington Capitals News / Field Level Media / October 28
Jordan Kyrou, Alex Tuch combine for 4 goals as Capitals down Flyers
Jordan Kyrou and Alex Tuch each scored two goals to guide the Washington Capitals to a 5-2 home victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday. Logan Thompson finished with 23 saves for Washington, including a huge stop on Trevor Zegras with the hosts clinging to a one-goal lead in the third period.
Logan Thompson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 28
Capitals Activate Logan Thompson; Reassign Mitch Gibson
After returning as a regular to practice yesterday, the Washington Capitals will return their starting netminder to the active roster. According to beat reporter Sammi Silber, the Capitals activated netminder Logan Thompson from the injured reserve and assigned Mitch Gibson to the AHL’s Hershey Bears.
Jack St. Ivany News / The Hockey Writers / October 28
Get to Know the Newest Washington Capital: Jack St. Ivany
The Washington Capitals claimed defenseman Jack St. Ivany off waivers from the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday. The 27-year-old from Manhattan Beach, California has spent most of his professional career with the Pittsburgh Penguins organization.
Washington Capitals News / Viral Sports News / October 26
Washington Capitals Receive Huge Trade Update on Monday
The Washington Capitals have opened the door for Ivan Miroshnichenko to explore trade options, according to Sportsnet insider Elliotte Friedman, who highlighted the 22-year-old forward’s situation on Saturday Headlines.
Washington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 25
Capitals Grant Ivan Miroshnichenko Permission To Seek Trade
The Washington Capitals’ forward group has filled up. New additions Jordan Kyrou, Alex Tuch, and Boone Jenner earned clear-cut roles, while breakouts from Justin Sourdif, Ryan Leonard, and Ilya Protas filled out the depth chart.
Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / October 23
Washington Capitals Injury Updates: Desharnais, Thompson, Dubois, and Sourdif
As is typical in any given NHL season, the Washington Capitals are without a handful of key players due to illness and injury. Defenseman Vincent Desharnais and goaltender Logan Thompson are out with injuries, and centers Pierre-Luc Dubois and Justin Sourdif are out with illness.
Alexander Ovechkin News / Yardbarker / October 17
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin on brink of making franchise history
After the Washington Capitals' victory against the New Jersey Devils on Saturday, Alex Ovechkin is one assist short of tying Nicklas Bäckström for the most assists in Capitals history (762).
NHL News / Yardbarker / October 10
Igor Shesterkin's season-ending injury is brutal blow to Rangers' playoff chances
The New York Rangers knew there was a chance the injury to starting goalie Igor Shesterkin was going to be serious.
NHL News / Yardbarker / October 9
Rangers nervously wait for updates after Igor Shesterkin exits game with injury
After winning four of their first five games things were looking really good for the New York Rangers to start the 2026-27 HL season. As is usually the case when they win, starting goalie Igor Shesterkin has been at the center of a lot of that initial success.
NHL News / Yardbarker / October 8
Father Time rears its ugly head in Alex Ovechkin vs. Sidney Crosby rivalry
It is a harsh reminder that only Father Time is undefeated in sports. He comes for everybody eventually, no matter how great that player is, and he is unforgiving when he does.
Alexander Ovechkin News / Yardbarker / October 5
Alex Ovechkin announces retirement but leaves himself one major loophole
Ovechkin finally answered the question everyone around the Washington Capitals has been asking. Sort of.
Alex Tuch News / Yardbarker / October 1
Washington Capitals have new weapon in Alex Tuch
For the fourth time in his career, Alex Tuch is starting with a new NHL team—and the Washington Capitals have another weapon in their arsenal.
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