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Washington Capitals News / WashingtonCaps.com / October 8
Washington Capitals News / WashingtonCaps.com / October 8
The 'Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz
How many of the Maurice Richard trophy winners since the award was first given out in 1998-99 can you name in five minutes?
Alexander Ovechkin News / Bleacher Report / October 8
The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season
Every NHL player faces some degree of pressure. Even Aleksander Barkov, who has captained the Florida Panthers to back-to-back titles. However, some players certainly face more pressure than most, and of course inherently some players are facing the most pressure.
Washington Capitals News / WashingtonCaps.com / October 8
Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / October 8
Washington Capitals Announce Opening Night Roster for 2025-26 Season
The Washington Capitals are ready to get their 2025-26 season underway tomorrow night at Capital One Arena when the Boston Bruins roll into town. Washington finished as the best team in the Eastern Conference with a 51-22-9 during the 2024-25 regular season.
Alexander Ovechkin News / Field Level Media / October 7
Capitals open against Bruins as Alex Ovechkin nears 900 goals
The Washington Capitals enter the 2025-26 season aiming to build on their Eastern Conference-best record a year ago, while the Boston Bruins embark on a new era following their first playoff miss since 2016.
Spencer Carbery News / WashingtonCaps.com / October 7
Michael Kim News / HITC / October 7
Michael Kim sets bold targets for 2026 season, after watching Team USA fall
Michael Kim has become a fan favourite on the PGA Tour in recent years, and after a strong 2025 season, he’s already looking ahead to what’s next. Kim finished the year with a win at the French Open, capping off a campaign that saw him break into the top 40 and record four top-ten finishes on the PGA Tour.
Washington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 6
Capitals reassign once-promising forward, place Dylan McIlrath on IR
Following the clearance of their waiver placements, the Capitals announced that they have reassigned forward Ivan Miroshnichenko and placed defenseman Dylan McIlrath on injured reserve.
NHL News / Trade Talk Sports / October 5
Is Auston Matthews as Good as Alex Ovechkin?
Last season was historic, as Alex Ovechkin finally tied and then passed Wayne Gretzky to become the NHL’s all-time goal-scoring leader. It was a moment that cemented his legacy as one of hockey’s greatest pure shooters — and one that may never be matched.
Washington Capitals News / WashingtonCaps.com / October 4
John Carlson News / The Hockey Writers / October 4
Contract Extension Not Guaranteed for John Carlson & the Capitals
Washington Capitals’ defenseman John Carlson is entering the final year of his eight-year, $64 million contract. According to ESPN’s Greg Wyshynski, as of Sept.
Washington Capitals News / Breakaway on SI / October 2
Former Capitals Star Takes on New Role Following Retirement
It is not every day when one of the NHL's greatest shootout players and one of the Washington Capitals' best players of the last decade gets to be on ESPN.
Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / October 2
2025-26 NHL team preview: Washington Capitals
For the past few seasons, the only storyline surrounding the Washington Capitals has been Alex Ovechkin’s chase of Wayne Gretzky’s goal record. But after Ovechkin got only 31 goals and the Caps barely snuck into the playoffs with a -37 goal differential in the 2023-24 season, that storyline appeared to be in doubt.
Washington Capitals News / Last Word On Sports / October 1
Puck Drop Preview: 2025-26 Washington Capitals
Last Word on Hockey’s Puck Drop Previews are back for the 2025-26 season! As the regular season approaches, Last Word will preview each team’s current outlook and stories to watch for the upcoming year.
John Carlson News / Athlon Sports / September 28
John Carlson Wants to Sign Capitals Extension Under One Condition, Claims Pierre LeBrun
The Washington Capitals opened camp this fall with a huge question hanging over their blue line. Veteran defenseman John Carlson is skating into the final year of his contract, an eight-year, $64 million deal signed in 2018.
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 27
Capitals name Patrick Wellar interim assistant coach, hire Brent Thompson
The Capitals have promoted Patrick Wellar to their NHL coaching staff on an interim basis, Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post reports. It will be his first NHL role after spending the past several years working as an assistant for Washington’s AHL affiliate in Hershey.
Washington Capitals News / Breakaway on SI / September 25
Future Unclear For Capitals' Star Defenseman
The Washington Capitals were one of the most surprising teams in 2024-25, sitting near the top of the league for most of the season. Entering 2025-26, the Capitals have new expectations to once again vie for a playoff spot, especially in what could be Alex Ovechkin’s final NHL season.
Martin Fehervary News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 23
Martin Fehervary trending toward playing in preseason
It’s looking highly likely that the Capitals will have defenseman Martin Fehervary available for their opening night lineup. Head coach Spencer Carbery told reporters today, including Sammi Silber of The Hockey News, that he’s an option to play preseason contests as soon as this week .
Mitch Love News / Field Level Media / September 14
Capitals assistant Mitch Love on leave, under NHL investigation
The Washington Capitals placed assistant coach Mitch Love on leave pending an NHL investigation, the team announced Sunday. It wasn't revealed why Love
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