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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.
Washington Capitals News / Stars And Sticks / October 30
Newest addition helps lead Caps to 3rd straight win
The Washington Capitals scouting department should be patting themselves on the back. Less than a week after claiming defenseman Jack St. Ivany off waivers from Winnipeg, the guy is killing it!
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 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz
How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?
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.
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 / October 29
Capitals vs Predators Game Preview
The Capitals take on the Nashville Predators tonight after a strong 5-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers. In that game, Dylan Strome and Jordan Kyrou had strong performances.
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.
Washington Capitals News / Stars And Sticks / October 29
New trio scores as Caps beat Flyers for 3rd straight win
The Capitals beat the Flyers last night and once again it was the line of Alex Tuch, Dylan Strome, and Jordan Kyrou that did the damage. Tuch scored his team-leading eighth and ninth goals of the season.
NHL News / Stars And Sticks / October 29
Flyers vs Capitals Game Preview
The Capitals are coming off of a 4-3 overtime win against the Buffalo Sabres. In that game, Alex Tuch scored twice against his former team, including the game-winning overtime goal.
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.
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.
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 / Stars And Sticks / October 28
3 possible trade destinations for Caps' Miroshnichenko and those who are off limits
Word is out that Capitals winger Ivan Miroshnichenko wants to be traded. Elliott Friedman reported that the team has given the Caps first-round pick (20th overall in 2022) permission to talk to other clubs to find a trade partner.
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 / Daily Faceoff / October 24
Capitals’ Dubois, Sourdif to return against Sabres
A couple of players are back to full health and ready to play. When speaking to the media, Washington Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery announced that forwards Pierre-Luc Dubois and Justin Sourdif are set to return to the lineup on Saturday night, when the Capitals host the Buffalo Sabres.
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.
Vincent Desharnais News / Daily Faceoff / October 24
Capitals' Vincent Desharnais out 4-6 weeks after emergency appendectomy
The Washington Capitals announced Friday that defenseman Vincent Desharnais will be out four-to-six weeks after he underwent an emergency appendectomy on Thursday.
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).
Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / October 16
Top 3 Capitals Performers So Far This Season
The Washington Capitals are off to a respectable 4-3-0 start to the 2026-27 NHL season. As of Friday, they have eight points and sit at third in the Metropolitan Division, behind the New York Rangers and the Carolina Hurricanes.
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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