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The Washington Capitals are not messing around this offseason, and they are making it very clear that they still see themselves as Stanley Cup contenders in the very near future.

Capitals deal Connor McMichael, 16th pick to Blues for Jordan Kyrou

Making sense of the NHL trade landscape after a seismic Tuesday

Have the Senators found their replacement for Brady Tkachuk in William Eklund?

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Washington Capitals News / Field Level Media / March 12

Jakob Chychrun fires game-winner as Capitals end Sabres streak

Jakob Chychrun scored the go-ahead goal with 1:33 left in the third period and the Washington Capitals ended the Sabres' eight-game winning streak with a 2-1 win Thursday night in Buffalo.

NHL News / Yardbarker / February 26

Islanders' Matthew Schaefer continues special rookie season with record-setting performance

Winning the 2025 NHL Draft Lottery could turn out to be a major franchise-changing moment for the New York Islanders.

USA’s Brady Tkachuk says team ‘can’t be in control’ of what Trump says

Senators F Brady Tkachuk objects to 'fake' AI-generated White House TikTok

Why Gabe Perreault shouldn't be considered the key piece for rebuilding Rangers

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The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"

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Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / January 5

Hockey Canada has a problem of not sending the best available players to tournaments

If you like hockey and like the Calgary Flames, you know how Zayne Parekh is performing at the annual World Junior Championships. It’s not a hot take to say he’s been Team Canada’s best player, perhaps even the tournament’s best player.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

NHL News / Oilersnation / January 1

Lightning bias shines through in Team Canada’s unsurprisingly predictable roster

Hockey fans hoping Team Canada would be young and exciting, Edmonton Oilers-laden, or that management would set aside their biases for Tampa Bay Lightning players were surely disappointed by Wednesday’s roster announcement.

Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / December 29

Capitals Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Ovechkin, Chychrun and More

Here are the biggest storylines and the upcoming schedule for the Washington Capitals for the week of Dec. 29 – Jan. 4. The biggest news surrounding the team is captain Alex Ovechkin breaking a 9-game goal drought (tied for the third-longest of his career) on Saturday, Dec.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 27

Chychrun the OT Hero as Capitals Take Down Devils 4-3

On Saturday, Dec. 27, the New Jersey Devils hosted the Washington Capitals. The Capitals took an early lead, but the Devils tried their best to stay even with the Capitals.

Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / December 20

Capitals’ Wilson, Chychrun, and Thompson Are Making Cases for Team Canada

The 2026 Winter Olympics are taking place in February, and for the first time in many years, NHL players will be able to represent their home countries on international ice.

Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / December 19

Capitals' Jakob Chychrun deserves more love to make Canada's Olympic team

The moment is quickly approaching when we’ll finally know the players that will make up Team Canada for the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, as the 12 participating nations must submit their rosters on New Year’s Eve.

T. J. Oshie predicts Maple Leafs will bounce back from early season struggles

Maple Leafs' problems keep growing, but there is no easy fix

The 25 best late-round NHL Draft picks

The 'Most 30-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz

Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / December 18

Capitals’ Chychrun Scores Twice in 4-0 Win Over Maple Leafs

Washington Capitals defensemen scored three goals in a 4-0 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs at Capital One Arena on Thursday night. Jakob Chychrun and John Carlson both scored, while Logan Thompson stopped all 22 shots sent his way by the visiting Maple Leafs to claim Washington’s 11th home win of the 2025-26 season.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 5

Senators Were Still Right to Trade Jakob Chychrun

Jakob Chychrun is having a career year with the Washington Capitals this season. As of Dec. 3, he is on pace to reach 30 goals and 69 points, shattering his previous bests of 20 goals and 47 points, which he set last season, his first season with the Capitals.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 3

Capitals’ Justin Sourdif, John Carlson miss game vs. Sharks with injury

The Washington Capitals declared forward Justin Sourdif and defenseman John Carlson as out just minutes before Wednesday night’s game against the San Jose Sharks.

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Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / November 28

Capitals’ Chychrun Nets Late Game-Winning Goal in 4-2 Victory Over Maple Leafs

Washington Capitals defenseman Jakob Chychrun scored the game-winning goal with under four minutes left in regulation of a 4-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Friday night at Capital One Arena.

Washington Capitals News / NHL Trade Talk / March 27, 2025

Jakob Chychrun Becoming the Most Fascinating Man in the NHL

Washington Capitals defenseman Jakob Chychrun is making headlines once again—not just for his on-ice performance and whopping new contract but for his unconventional lifestyle choices.

Washington Capitals News / Flamesnation / March 26, 2025

NHL Notebook: Jakob Chychrun signs eight-year extension with the Capitals

One of the best young defencemen in the league has been locked up long-term. On Tuesday, the Washington Capitals announced that they’ve signed Jakob Chychrun to an eight-year deal worth $72 million, or an annual cap hit of $9 million a season.

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 25, 2025

Top free-agent defensemen after Jakob Chychrun extension

Top available defensemen in free agency after Capitals' extension of Jakob Chychrun

With San Jose and Chicago eliminated from postseason contention and many more to join them soon, here are the five most interesting defenseman who will hit the free-agent market.

Capitals re-sign key defenseman to long-term contract

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The 23 NHL players who have scored 60+ goals in one season

Washington Capitals News / Yardbarker / March 25, 2025

Capitals re-sign key defenseman to long-term contract

The Washington Capitals have locked up one of their best defensemen for the foreseeable future.

Watch: Capitals' Alexander Ovechkin scores goal No. 889 vs. Jets

SKA confirms controversial Ivan Demidov move, could be good for Habs

Canadiens receive multiple pieces of bad news amid heated playoff chase

Leafs' depth in crease takes potential hit as injury rears its ugly head

Rangers add recent Stanley Cup champ to their team with new roster move

Evander Kane shocks at practice after discouraging report from Stan Bowman

Washington Capitals News / Yardbarker / January 18, 2025

Watch: Jakob Chychrun gives Capitals another reason to re-sign him with goal vs. Penguins

Chychrun sits third leaguewide in goals scored by defensemen this year.

Watch: Capitals' Alex Ovechkin breaks another NHL record with OT winner

Why Capitals should prioritize re-signing goalie Logan Thompson

Capitals’ Charlie Lindgren activated from injured reserve

Who scored the most goals for every NHL franchise?

The 'Most 20-goal NHL seasons' quiz

Washington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 2, 2025

Breakout defenseman open to signing extension with Capitals

Jakob Chychrun has outplayed his $4.6M yearly cap hit and could finally demand top-pair money on a new deal.

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The 'NHL franchise all-time point leaders' quiz

Washington Capitals News / Yardbarker / December 31, 2024

Capitals' Chychrun is an early front-runner for Norris Trophy

Capitals' Jakob Chychrun is an early front-runner for Norris Trophy

The Washington Capitals are one of the hottest teams in the NHL currently and defenseman Jakob Chychrun is a big reason why.

A grade, New Year's resolution for every NHL Eastern Conference team

Watch: Alex Ovechkin back on red-hot pace with second goal since returning from injury

Don’t bet against Ovechkin in record-setting goal chase

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The 'NHL franchise all-time point leaders' quiz

Washington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 2, 2024

Capitals defenseman's hot start halted with IR placement

Little details have been revealed about his injury.

Seeking to extend momentum, Capitals take on Blue Jackets

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The '500 NHL goals club' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker / July 1, 2024

Capitals continue busy offseason with significant trade acquisition

Washington Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan continued his busy summer of roster retooling by making a big trade Monday.

Capitals re-sign former first-round pick

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Ottawa Senators News / NHL Trade Talk / April 18, 2024

Chychrun’s Response to Senators’ Future Question Hints at Trade

There was plenty of speculation that Jakob Chychrun might be on the move at this past year’s NHL Trade Deadline. He wasn’t dealt, even though his future in Ottawa seemed less than clear.

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 7, 2024

Players to keep an eye on as NHL trade deadline approaches

There’s less than 24 hours until the 2024 NHL trade deadline, and plenty of players are already on the move.

Leafs acquire veteran defenseman

Avalanche acquire Brandon Duhaime

Lightning acquire Anthony Duclair

Ducks trade former first-round pick to Canadiens in prospect swap

Three more Caps players who could be on the trade block amid busy deadline

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 6, 2024

NHL bets: Two SOG props for Wednesday, March 6

There is quite a bit of value on the board for Wednesday's small NHL slate, particularly in the SOG market. We focus in there for tonight on the ice as we look to build a run on these player props.

Red Wings, Avalanche renew rivalry from lower range of vision

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Ottawa Senators News / Daily Faceoff / January 23, 2024

Six trade destinations to watch for Ottawa Senators defenseman Jakob Chychrun

With less than two months until the 2024 NHL Trade Deadline March 8, we’re delivering at least one deadline-focused story every day at Daily Faceoff.

Ottawa Senators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 16, 2024

Senators entertaining offers for former first-round pick

Senators reportedly entertaining offers for former first-round pick

Senators GM Steve Staios is examining possible trades to finally kickstart the team’s rebuild out of low gear while freeing up financial maneuverability in the process.

Which Western seller teams should blow it up at the trade deadline?

Avalanche's Valeri Nichushkin enters the NHL/NHLPA assistance program

Blue Jackets goaltender requests trade

Ducks rookie center is returning to the ice earlier than expected

Wild activate former top-10 pick off LTIR