Washington Capitals: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Devante Smith-Pelly News / WashingtonCaps.com / June 14

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Kevin He News / The Hockey Writers / June 13

Capitals 2025 Draft Target: Haoxi 'Simon' Wang

The Washington Capitals have a strong forward prospect pool headlined by Ryan Leonard, Andrew Cristall, and Ilya Protas. Therefore, it does not seem like a stretch for the Capitals to target defensemen and goalies at the 2025 NHL Draft unless there is a best-player-available forward that falls into their lap.

Washington Capitals News / WashingtonCaps.com / June 12

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The 'Multiple 50-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz

In the history of the NHL, a total of 46 players have scored 50 goals in a season more than once. How many of the 46 can you name in six minutes?

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Alexander Alexeyev News / House of Hockey / June 12

Capitals' Alexander Alexeyev Faces Penalty Amid Court Case Over Recent Arrest

Last month, Washington Capitals defenseman Alexander Alexeyev was arrested and has now received his verdict after making an appearance in court. On May 17th, Washington Capitals defenseman Alexander Alexeyev was arrested following an altercation with another man at 3:30 in the morning in Arlington, Virginia.

Washington Capitals News / WashingtonCaps.com / June 12

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T.J. Oshie News / The Hockey Writers / June 9

Capitals’ T.J. Oshie Announces Retirement From the NHL

On June 9, 2025, an injury-stricken T.J. Oshie announced his retirement. The 38-year-old winger missed the entire 2024–25 season with a back injury and called it a career after 1,010 regular-season NHL games.

T.J. Oshie News / Daily Faceoff / June 9

Capitals’ T.J. Oshie retires after 16-season NHL career

Washington Capitals winger T.J. Oshie has announced his retirement from hockey on Monday. There was a report that Oshie was expected to announce his retirement on Wednesday last week after it was revealed that he would be hosting an event at the Washington Harbour on Monday.

T.J. Oshie News / Field Level Media / June 9

Capitals F T.J. Oshie, 38, retires after decorated career

Olympic hero and longtime NHL forward T.J. Oshie announced his retirement Monday after a 16-year NHL career. Oshie, who did not play in 2024-25 due to a back injury, split his 1,010 career games between the St.

T.J. Oshie News / Last Word On Sports / June 9

2018 Stanley Cup Champion and Former US Olympian Retires

After missing the entire 2024-25 season due to a back injury, forward T.J. Oshie has made his decision about his future. The 2018 Stanley Cup Champion is retiring from the NHL.

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T.J. Oshie News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 9

Capitals forward, Olympic hero T.J. Oshie announces retirement

Washington Capitals forward T.J. Oshie announced his retirement from the NHL during a fan-event on Monday. Oshie will close his career after 16 seasons and 1,010 games in the league.

Capitals coach wins 2025 Jack Adams Award

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Alexander Ovechkin News / Athlon Sports / June 8

Capitals' Alex Ovechkin Makes Big Career Decision: Report

After breaking the legendary Wayne Gretzky’s longstanding record for most career goals, few would blame Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin if he decided to call it a career.

Washington Capitals News / Blade of Steel / June 8

Pavel Datsyuk Makes Stunning Comments About Alex Ovechkin Ahead of Potential Retirement

Former Red Wings forward Pavel Datsyuk has made a stunning comment on fellow Russian and Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin ahead of his potential upcoming retirement from the NHL.

Washington Capitals News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 8

Capitals’ nightmare scenario in 2025 NHL Free Agency

The Washington Capitals are coming off a season where they finished with the best record in the Eastern Conference and saw Alex Ovechkin break Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goal-scoring record.

Spencer Carbery News / The Hockey Writers / June 7

Capitals Spencer Carbery Wins Jack Adams Award for 2024-25 Season

Washington Capitals head Spencer Carbery was awarded the Jack Adams Award for the 2024-25 season after leading Washington to a 51-22-9 record and the top mark in the Eastern Conference with 111 points, a 20-point gain over the 2023-24 season where Washington slipped into the postseason on the final day of the season.

Spencer Carbery News / Field Level Media / June 7

Capitals coach Spencer Carbery claims Jack Adams Award

Spencer Carbery of the Washington Capitals was named the winner of the 2024-25 Jack Adams Award on Saturday. The honor is presented to the NHL coach who is judged to have made the biggest contribution to a team's success.

Spencer Carbery News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 7

Capitals coach wins 2025 Jack Adams Award

The league announced that Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery has won the 2025 Jack Adams Award as “the NHL coach adjudged to have contributed the most to his team’s success,” as selected by the NHL Broadcasters’ Association.

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T.J. Oshie News / Daily Faceoff / June 4

Report: Capitals’ T.J. Oshie expected to announce retirement on Monday

Washington Capitals winger T.J. Oshie is expected to announce his retirement on Monday, according to Pioneer Press Writer Jess Myers. The Capitals officially announced that Oshie will be holding an event at the Washington Harbour on Monday, which will be open to the general public.

Washington Capitals News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 4

Capitals’ dream scenario in 2025 NHL Free Agency

The Washington Capitals were the top team in the Eastern Conference this regular season. Still, the Capitals were eliminated by the Carolina Hurricanes in the second round of the playoffs. The Capitals will look to take another step towards winning the Cup again in 2025-26.

Alexander Ovechkin News / Breakaway on SI / June 2