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NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 21
Kraken linked to trio of names for head-coaching vacancy
Outside of Rick Tocchet, who landed with the Flyers, there haven’t been many names firmly connected to the Kraken’s head-coach vacancy.
NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 20
3 Capitals trade targets after Hurricanes series loss
The Washington Capitals lost to the Carolina Hurricanes in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. After challenging for the Presidents’ Trophy and winning the Metropolitan Division, it was a disappointing finish for Washington.
Andrew Cristall News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 20
Capitals reassign Andrew Cristall to AHL
While the Capitals’ season is over, their AHL affiliate in Hershey is still alive in the Calder Cup Playoffs. They’ll be getting a boost in the form of 2023 second-round pick Andrew Cristall, who the Caps announced has been assigned to Hershey and could make his pro debut in tomorrow’s win-or-go-home Game 3 against Charlotte.
The 'Stanley Cup Playoff points leaders since 1999-2000' quiz
How many of the NHL postseason scoring leaders since the 1999-2000 season can you name in five minutes?
Washington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 19
Sonny Milano’s availability to start next season in question
This season was one to forget for Capitals winger Sonny Milano.
John Carlson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 19
Capitals unlikely to hold offseason extension talks with John Carlson
When the Capitals signed Jakob Chychrun to a massive eight-year, $72MM extension in March, most thought he’d been locked in as their succession plan to John Carlson as the team’s No.
Washington Capitals News / WashingtonCaps.com / May 19
Washington Capitals News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 19
3 early predictions for Capitals offseason after Hurricanes series loss
The Washington Capitals lost Game 5 to the Carolina Hurricanes and now turn their focus to the offseason. With players such as Andrew Mangiapane, Anthony Beauvillier, and Lars Eller all scheduled to become free agents, the Capitals have plenty of decisions to make in the offseason.
Lars Eller News / House of Hockey / May 18
Lars Eller Calls Out the Capitals for Healthy Scratching Him in Elimination Game Against Carolina
Washington Capitals forward Lars Eller wasn't happy about being scratched for his team's elimination game against the Carolina Hurricanes earlier this week.
Nicklas Backstrom News / Blade of Steel / May 18
Former Stanley Cup Champion and No. 4 Pick Comes Out of Retirement to Join New Team
Just when it seemed the playing career of 2018 Stanley Cup champion Nicklas Backstrom was over, he's agreed to play one more year - but not with the Capitals.
Washington Capitals News / Athlon Sports / May 18
Capitals' Tom Wilson Shares Honest Thoughts on Alex Ovechkin's NHL Future
Alex Ovechkin may be heading into his 21st NHL season, but the Washington Capitals captain is not thinking about retirement just yet. On Saturday, he confirmed he plans to return next season but joked that, at 40 years old, he’ll still need to earn a roster spot.
Alexander Ovechkin News / Athlon Sports / May 18
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin Makes Final Decision on Early Retirement
The Washington Capitals completed the regular season as the best team in the Eastern Conference but fell in five games to the Carolina Hurricanes in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Alexander Ovechkin News / Field Level Media / May 17
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin plans to return for 21st NHL season
After a season when he became the NHL's all-time goal-scoring leader, Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin said Saturday he still has more to give to the game and will return for his 21st NHL season in 2025-26 at the age of 40.
Washington Capitals News / House of Hockey / May 17
Alex Ovechkin Reveals His Goal for Next Season After Breaking Wayne Gretzky's Legendary Record
Alex Ovechkin made plenty of NHL history in 2024/25, and now he's revealed a very intriguing goal ahead of what would be his 40-year old season in the NHL.
Washington Capitals News / Athlon Sports / May 16
Sidney Crosby Sends 6-Word Alex Ovechkin Warning After Capitals Season Ends
Given their 51-win, 111-point season, the Washington Capitals were expected to make a deep run in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Unfortunately for them, they ran into a buzzsaw in the second round in the Carolina Hurricanes, who dispatched Washington in five games and sent them home with a 3-1 Game 5 win on Thursday.
Nicklas Backstrom News / Breakaway on SI / May 16
Capitals Legend Signs With Swedish Team
After more than a year away from the game, Washington Capitals forward Nicklas Backstrom will finally return to hockey, but sadly not in the NHL. According to Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet, Backstrom plans to sign a one-year deal with Brynäs IF of the Swedish Hockey League, the team he played with before Washington.
Ryan Chesley News / Daily Faceoff / May 16
Capitals sign Ryan Chesley to entry-level contract
The Washington Capitals announced Friday the signing of defenseman Ryan Chesley to a three-year entry-level contract beginning in the 2025-26 season. According to a team statement, the contract will carry an average annual value (AAV) of $923,333 at the NHL level, and $82,500 in the AHL.
Alexander Ovechkin News / Daily Faceoff / May 17
Was Alex Ovechkin a detriment during Capitals' second-round series loss?
The Washington Capitals’ 2024-25 season came to an end Thursday night when the Carolina Hurricanes defeated them 3-1, giving the Hurricanes a 4-1 series victory and sending the Capitals home.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 16
2 Capitals Takeaways Following a Tough Round 2 Series Loss to the Hurricanes
The Washington Capitals’ season ended with a 3-1 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 5 on Thursday night. Washington’s 50th season in franchise history skidded to a close following Andrei Svechnikov’s game-winning goal with 1:59 remaining in regulation.
Logan Thompson News / Athlon Sports / May 16
Logan Thompson Assigns Blame for Capitals' Elimination
The Washington Capitals were eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Thursday night following a 3-1 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 5. For Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson, the outcome was especially difficult to take.
Andrei Svechnikov News / Yardbarker / May 15
Watch: Incredible Andrei Svechnikov goal propels Hurricanes to second Eastern Conference Final in three seasons
The Carolina Hurricanes ousted the Washington Capitals.
NHL News / Yardbarker / May 15
Watch: Capitals goalie Logan Thompson makes save of the Stanley Cup playoffs
Logan Thompson delivered during the first period of Game 5.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 15
3 Capitals Questions Before Game 5 vs. Hurricanes
The Washington Capitals face a tall task in their Round 2 series against the Carolina Hurricanes. Carolina has been relentlessly attacking Washington, which has caused significant problems for the Capitals in generating an offensive attack of their own.
Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / May 15
Capitals’ offense needs to wake up to avoid early elimination
The best team in the Eastern Conference during the regular season is on the brink of elimination, and could use a much-needed scoring punch to keep its season alive.
NHL News / Field Level Media / May 14
Season on the line for Capitals down 3-1 in series to Hurricanes
The Washington Capitals head into Thursday's Game 5 matchup with the visiting Carolina Hurricanes knowing they must win the next three games to keep their second-round series going and advance to the NHL's Eastern Conference final.
Ilya Kovalchuk News / House of Hockey / May 13
Ilya Kovalchuk allegedly committed over 180 driving infractions in past year-and-a-half
According to reports, Kovalchuk has had almost 200 traffic infractions.
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