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On YouTubeWashington Capitals News / Yardbarker / February 15
Why IIHF made the wrong call in not suspending Team Canada's Tom Wilson after fight at Olympics
It didn't take long for Washington Capitals right winger Tom Wilson to lose his temper at the Milan Cortina Olympics.
Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / February 15
Canada’s Tom Wilson, France’s Pierre Crinon get into fight in Olympic game
Who says there’s no fighting in Olympic men’s hockey? Fans were treated to a scrap during Canada’s preliminary matchup against France on Sunday, as Canadian forward Tom Wilson dropped the gloves with French defenseman Pierre Crinon.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / February 15
Tom Wilson showing he’s much more than a blunt instrument for Canada
The dot connecting between Canada and Tom Wilson started exactly one year ago, when a festival of fisticuffs launched the 4 Nations Face-Off into immortality.
The 'American-born NHL points leaders' quiz
How many of the 35 American-born NHL players to reach the 700-point milestone can you name in five minutes?
Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / February 14
3 Players the Washington Capitals Should Move On From
The Washington Capitals haven’t had the successful season they had hoped for. They entered the Olympic break with a 29-23-7 record and without a playoff spot in the standings, though they were once first in the Metropolitan Division.
The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup
In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best
Olympics News / Yardbarker / February 14
Ugly Kevin Fiala injury highlights risk NHL takes at Olympics
While the tournament itself is thrilling fans and a source of pride for players, there is an enormous risk for the league with relatively little reward.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / February 11
Capitals Seeking 'Higher-End, Skilled' Winger at 2026 Trade Deadline
The Washington Capitals find themselves in a precarious position ahead of the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline. Alex Ovechkin’s squad sits outside of the wild card position with a 29-23-7 record and 65 points.
Washington Capitals News / HITC / February 11
Michael Kim gives his thoughts on Cypress Point after playing round there this week
The PGA Tour heads to Pebble Beach this week, drawing attention to the most iconic peninsula in all of golf. The Monterey Peninsula is home to two legendary golf courses on the Californian coast: Pebble Beach and Cypress Point.
Alexander Ovechkin News / NHL Trade Talk / February 10
Ovechkin Hints Leaving NHL to End Career in Russia
What Alex Ovechkin does to close out his hockey career may have gotten a big update on Tuesday. Speculation was that he would end his career in Russia, and his long-anticipated homecoming is starting to feel very real.
Washington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 10
Capitals Recall Garin Bjorklund, Reassign Clay Stevenson
The Capitals announced they’ve recalled goaltender Garin Bjorklund from AHL Hershey and returned fellow netminder Clay Stevenson to Hershey in the corresponding move.
Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / February 11
How Olympic hockey rules differ from the NHL at the 2026 Winter Games
Anyone who follows international hockey knows that tournaments like the Winter Olympics are called much, much differently than the NHL.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / February 9
Remembering the Moment T.J. Oshie Became 'T.J. Sochi'
The Winter Olympics are here, and the NHL is participating for the first time since 2014. The 2014 Olympics in Sochi, Russia, had many great moments. Teemu Selanne scored two goals for Team Finland to win the bronze medal in his last Olympic game.
Washington Capitals News / HITC / February 8
Michael Kim fires ‘crybaby’ message at streamer Jack Doherty after PGA Tour lifetime ban
Streamer Jack Doherty made the headlines for the wrong reasons in round two of the WM Phoenix Open on Friday. He paid a spectator $100 to shout during Mackenzie Hughes’ backswing at TPC Scottsdale.
Washington Capitals News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 7
Exclusive: TJ Oshie backing Team USA in Olympic-themed Super Bowl spot
TJ Oshie enjoyed a long and fruitful career in the National Hockey League, appearing in over 1,000 games and being immortalized along with the 2017-18 Washington Capitals team that brought a Stanley Cup championship to the District of Columbia.
Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / February 6
A Capitals Fan’s Guide to the 2026 Winter Olympic Hockey Tournament
The Winter Olympic Games officially kick off Feb. 6, and hockey fans around the world are eager to watch some of their favorite players take the ice and represent their home nations.
Washington Capitals News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 6
Capitals’ Logan Thompson drops Olympic truth bomb ahead of Team Canada debut
Logan Thompson didn’t look any worse for wear when he made his return from a four-game absence on Thursday night, making 27 saves to help the Washington Capitals beat the Nashville Predators, 4-2, in both teams’ final contest before the Olympic break.
Pierre-Luc Dubois News / Field Level Media / February 5
Pierre-Luc Dubois scores in return as Capitals power past Predators
Jakob Chychrun scored twice in a three-point performance and Pierre-Luc Dubois netted one goal and one assist in his first game in more than three months to lead the host Washington Capitals to a 4-2 victory over the Nashville Predators on Thursday.
Pierre-Luc Dubois News / Breakaway on SI / February 5
Capitals HC Explains Timing Behind Pierre-Luc Dubois Return
Pierre-Luc Dubois will play his first game since October 31 when the Washington Capitals host the Nashville Predators tonight. The 27-year-old center underwent surgery in early November to repair injuries to his abdominal and adductor muscles, sidelining him for what became a three-month recovery process.
Pierre-Luc Dubois News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 5
Washington Capitals Activate Pierre-Luc Dubois
The Washington Capitals announced today that forward Pierre-Luc Dubois has been activated off injured reserve and will play tonight. Dubois has not played since October and has been recovering from abdominal surgery that he underwent in early November.
Alexander Ovechkin News / Breakaway on SI / February 4
Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin Surprises Figure Skater With Gift Before Olympics
While he remains focused on the remainder of his NHL career with the Washington Capitals, league star and Russia's Alex Ovechkin has previously competed in three prior Olympics — 2006, 2010 and 2014.
Washington Capitals News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 3
Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin surges past Wayne Gretzky on another NHL all-time list
It has been an up-and-down season for the Washington Capitals, but throughout the ride, Alex Ovechkin has continued to make NHL history. The all-time goals leader in NHL history scored his 20th goal of the season, moving into second all-time for most 20-goal seasons.
NHL News / Field Level Media / February 2
Capitals rally for convincing win over Islanders
Martin Fehervary and Anthony Beauvillier scored 31 seconds apart in the second period, and rookie Clay Stevenson stopped 31 shots, as the Washington Capitals rallied for a 4-1 victory over the visiting New York Islanders on Monday night.
Matt Roy News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 2
Washington Capitals Activate Matt Roy
The Washington Capitals have activated Matt Roy off of injured reserve, per The Hockey News’ Sammi Silber. In a corresponding move, the team placed netminder Logan Thompson on injured reserve.
Charlie Lindgren News / NHL Trade Talk / January 30
Wild Scene as Lindgren Wins Shootout After Injury
Charlie Lindgren delivered one of the wildest “hockey guy” moments of the 2025-26 season Thursday night in Detroit, pulling out one of the gutsiest performances in recent NHL memory.
NHL News / Yardbarker / January 29
Red Wings' Patrick Kane passes Hall of Famer Mike Modano to become top-scoring U.S.-born player in NHL history
Just a couple of weeks after joining the 500-goal club, Detroit Red Wings forward Patrick Kane reached another major milestone on Thursday night.
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