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Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin jokingly puts GM on the spot with demand

Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin jokingly puts GM on the spot with demand

Tuesday’s season-ending 2-1 win over the Columbus Jackets gave Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals a four-game winning streak to close out the campaign.

Washington Capitals News / Yardbarker / April 16
Alex Ovechkin offers strongest hint yet about his future plans

Capitals' Alex Ovechkin offers strongest hint yet about his future plans

Washington Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin has not yet made a decision on whether or not he is going to play during the 2026-27 NHL season. 

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Alexander Ovechkin News / Field Level Media / April 16
Capitals star Alex Ovechkin 'pretty sure' he will play again

Capitals star Alex Ovechkin 'pretty sure' he will play again

Alex Ovechkin told reporters Thursday morning that he's "pretty sure" he will return for a 22nd NHL season. The NHL's all-time leading goal scorer addressed his playing future as his Washington Capitals teammates cleaned out their lockers.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

Alexander Ovechkin News / NHL Trade Talk / April 16
Alex Ovechkin Teases Return For Next Season with Capitals

Alex Ovechkin Teases Return For Next Season with Capitals

It appears Alex Ovechkin will be returning to the NHL next season after all. While speaking with the media on Thursday, he noted, “To be honest with you, I’m pretty sure it’s not my last game.

Alexander Ovechkin News / Daily Faceoff / April 16
Capitals’ Ovechkin hopes NHL career isn’t over yet

Capitals’ Ovechkin hopes NHL career isn’t over yet

Will he stay, or will he go? That’s been the question for the past couple of weeks regarding Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin. With the superstar having seemingly done everything there is to do in the game, many wonder if there’s anything left for him to do.

NHL News / Stadium Rant / April 16
Crosby Vs Ovechkin: Greatest Moments From An Era-Defining NHL Rivalry

Crosby Vs Ovechkin: Greatest Moments From An Era-Defining NHL Rivalry

Nobody knows if we have seen the last of Alex Ovechkin in the NHL, but it seems like this season was it. He hasn’t announced his retirement yet, but it feels like the Washington Capitals are ready to transition to the next generation, leaving Ovechkin’s legendary run behind.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 15
Blue Jackets' losing culture is becoming major problem

Columbus Blue Jackets' losing culture is becoming major problem

It can be very difficult to get a sense for the mood around a team unless you are actually in their locker room every day and seeing things up close and personal. But sometimes there are hints and clues when an environment has turned rotten, and the Columbus Blue Jackets are showing a lot of them.

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Washington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 15
Capitals Reassign Ivan Miroshnichenko, Ilya Protas, Clay Stevenson

Capitals Reassign Ivan Miroshnichenko, Ilya Protas, Clay Stevenson

The Capitals announced that they’ve reassigned forwards Ivan Miroshnichenko and Ilya Protas, as well as goaltender Clay Stevenson, to AHL Hershey. Their season is over after last night’s win over the Blue Jackets, although their four-game win streak to end the season wasn’t enough to get them into playoff position.

Alexander Ovechkin News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 15
Capitals superfan gets Alexander Ovechkin signature tattooed on arm

Capitals superfan gets Alexander Ovechkin signature tattooed on arm

The Washington Capitals and their fans are showing love to Alexander Ovechkin, as he mulls retirement. A Caps super fan got Ovechkin’s signature tattooed on her arm, per ESPN.

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NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 14
Blue Jackets’ Rick Bowness goes off on players after loss to Alex Ovechkin, Capitals

Blue Jackets’ Rick Bowness goes off on players after loss to Alex Ovechkin, Capitals

The Columbus Blue Jackets are out of the playoffs despite an incredible mid-season run in the race. When they fired Dean Evason, they were in last place in the Metropolitan Division with a 19-19-7 record.

Alexander Ovechkin News / Yardbarker / April 14
Alex Ovechkin has tongue-in-cheek response to question about future

Capitals' Alex Ovechkin offers tongue-in-cheek response to question about his future

Washington Capitals left winger Alex Ovechkin keeps ducking questions about retirement. 

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Alexander Ovechkin News / Field Level Media / April 14
Caps edge Jackets in Alex Ovechkin's potential final game

Caps edge Jackets in Alex Ovechkin's potential final game

Alex Ovechkin had an assist in what might have been his final NHL game, Jakob Chychrun scored the go-ahead goal and the Washington Capitals beat the host Columbus Blue Jackets 2-1 in the season finale for teams that will not be in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / April 13
Capitals eliminated from 2026 Stanley Cup playoff contention

Capitals eliminated from 2026 Stanley Cup playoff contention

The end is truly in sight for a team that was coming off an impressive performance this time last year. Thanks to the necessary results on Monday night, the Washington Capitals were officially eliminated from contention for the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Ilya Protas News / The Hockey Writers / April 13
Capitals’ Ilya Protas on NHL Debut, Playing with Brother and Ovi & Plans for the Future

Capitals’ Ilya Protas on NHL Debut, Playing with Brother and Ovi & Plans for the Future

Earlier in the month, Washington Capitals forward Ilya Protas had his debut in the NHL, posting an assist in the Caps’ 4-0 win in Toronto on April 9. Then he continued with two games against the Penguins, posting a goal and two assists in the first game, which the Capitals won 6-3.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 12
Capitals stay alive in playoff race with win over Penguins

Capitals stay alive in playoff race with win over Penguins

Logan Thompson posted his fourth shutout of the season, and Connor McMichael scored a pair and added an assist for the Washington Capitals, who scored a 3-0 victory Sunday over the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins in a must-win game for the host squad.

Washington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 11
Capitals’ Pierre-Luc Dubois, Rasmus Sandin Leave With Injury

Capitals’ Pierre-Luc Dubois, Rasmus Sandin Leave With Injury

The Washington Capitals lost two important players during Saturday’s game against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Center Pierre-Luc Dubois sustained an upper-body injury after crashing into the boards on the first goal of the game, while defenseman Rasmus Sandin was helped off the ice with a lower-body injury later in the game.

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