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Friday, November 6, 2026
Capitals Friday practice updates: Prepararing for Panthers, praising Boone, and extra faceoffs work

ARLINGTON, VA — After dropping two games in a row against the Minnesota Wild and Dallas Stars, the Capitals will look to hold strong against one of the league’s strongest teams when the Florida...

Jordan Kyrou still without a goal song after Capitals reject Drake’s ‘Janice STFU’

ARLINGTON, VA — When the St. Louis Blues traded Jordan Kyrou this summer, the move to Washington came with an extra perk: Kyrou could pick his own goal song. The Capitals have used different goal...

New York Rangers replace captaincy letters with FDNY and NYPD inspired badges on Hometown Remix jerseys

The New York Rangers' Hometown Remix jerseys have a pretty unconventional way to identify who's in charge. The small red nameplates, highlighted by a large silver border, are tucked under the...

Thursday, November 5, 2026
Capitals’ annual Hockey Fights Cancer skate features purple mullets, snowballs, and shooting lessons from Ovi’s office: ‘It’s a great feeling inside you’

ARLINGTON, VA — The Washington Capitals brought on some new members of the team on Thursday, hosting their annual Hockey Fights Cancer skate at MedStar Capitals Iceplex. After wrapping up...

Mammoth’s Cooley becomes fastest active player to five career hat tricks

Cooley scored his fifth career hat trick faster than Alex Ovechkin did, doing so by two games.

No NHL dress code? Tom Wilson explains which fashion choices can still get Capitals players in trouble.

The NHL may have eliminated its traditional dress code, but that doesn’t mean Washington Capitals players can wear whatever they want without consequences. Just ask one Tom Wilson. The Capitals’...

‘It has to be the right opportunity’: Ivan Miroshnichenko’s agent says winger is seeking top-six role away from Capitals

The Washington Capitals recently gave Ivan Miroshnichenko‘s agent, Dan Milstein, permission to explore trade opportunities, and Milstein’s search for a new home for his client is underway....

Martin Fehervary misses practice, Ethen Frank skates on second defense pairing in his absence

The Washington Capitals took the ice at MedStar Capitals Iceplex Thursday morning for their first of two full practices before hosting the Florida Panthers Saturday afternoon. Martin Fehervary,...

Hershey Bears beat Hartford Wolf Pack 4-1: Trineyev’s milestone, Iorio tribute video, Korpisalo’s conditioning start, and McIlrath’s ROAR

The Hershey Bears put 43 shots on goal in their 5-0 shutout loss to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins on Sunday. Wednesday, they had 38 shots, and this time to a much different result. In front...

Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Lars Eller reaches 1,200 NHL games with Florida Panthers, reflects on unlikely journey from Denmark: ‘The little kid would be proud today’

When Lars Eller took the ice against the Chicago Blackhawks on Wednesday night, he reached another incredible milestone in his career. Eller played his 1,200th NHL game, becoming just the 143rd...

New Michigan senator Dr. Abdul El-Sayed is a former hockey goalie and lifelong Detroit Red Wings fan who says ‘Hockeytown deserves better’

There will be a hockey-loving man representing Hockeytown in the United States Senate for the next six years. Democrat Abdul El-Sayed, an epidemiologist from Southeast Michigan, defeated...

Capitals’ Ivan Miroshnichenko’s agent working on finding trade

Miroshnichenko has 14 points in 55 career NHL games with the Capitals.

Nashville Predators to honor Dolly Parton with special butterfly patch on Hometown Remix jerseys she helped inspire

The Nashville Predators are adding a little extra Dolly to their newest jerseys. The team unveiled a special patch honoring late country music legend Dolly Parton on Tuesday, which will be worn on...

Alex Ovechkin saves a skate-blade-less Jakob Chychrun with hockey’s version of the Tush Push

Jakob Chychrun found himself in a spot during Tuesday night’s game between the Washington Capitals and the Dallas Stars at Capital One Arena. During the first period of Washington’s eventual 6-5...

2026 Hall of Fame tiers: Ranking the legends, locks and borderline cases

Among active players, who are the easy Hall calls, and who has work to do to get in?

Not enough room left for comeback as poor goaltending sinks Capitals against Stars: numbers for the morning after

The Washington Capitals dropped another home-ice matchup with a Central Division team on Tuesday night. After falling into an early hole, the Caps couldn’t complete a comeback over the Dallas...

Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Logan Thompson pulled for second time in Capitals tenure after Jason Robertson scores natural hat trick: ‘It was time to make the change and go to Chucky’

WASHINGTON, DC — Logan Thompson isn’t used to getting the hook. Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery has rarely pulled the goaltender during his tenure in DC, opting to let the starter hold the net...

Caps lose to Stars because Jason Robertson put a natural hat trick on Logan Thompson

The Capitals of Washington, DC had an awful Tuesday night as Texas put up a surprisingly strong performance. The Dallas Stars had the Caps’ goalie solved from the drop. Joel Kiviranta punished...

Capitals vs. Stars live updates: Logan Thompson starts as Washington seeks bounce-back win on Election Night

Game information/links Game preview The Washington Capitals (8-5-0) are back at Capital One Arena Tuesday night, looking to bounce back from their loss to the Minnesota Wild when they host the...

Dylan McIlrath wants to ‘feel like a hockey player again’ after Capitals demotion to Hershey: ‘The sitting out was difficult’

Dylan McIlrath returned to Hershey on Tuesday morning under vastly different circumstances than when he last wore a Bears jersey. The 34-year-old defenseman, who captained Hershey to back-to-back...

Capitals morning skate: Timothy Liljegren good to go, projected lineups, and why the Stars wil be ‘another good test’

The Washington Capitals return to home ice Tuesday night to host the Dallas Stars for their lone visit to Capital One Arena this season. Washington will seek a bounce-back win after dropping their...

Capitals react to new Hometown Remix jerseys, from childhood memories to marble confusion

The Washington Capitals unveiled their Hometown Remix jersey on Monday, giving players — some of whom had already worn or seen the design in the preceding weeks and months — their first...

As first NHL stars of internet age reach twilight years, how has fame changed?

Many superstars came of age during social media’s infancy. What awaits the next generation?

Where to watch Capitals vs. Stars today: Channel, live stream, time, TV schedule for Tuesday NHL game

Alex Tuch — not Ovechkin — has been the Caps' biggest weapon so far. Here's when and where to watch him against the Stars.

Facing uncertain future, Rémi Poirier just grateful to be practicing again: ‘I was like a kid on Christmas Day’

ARLINGTON, VA — Rémi Poirier left New Jersey before he’d even broken in his new pads. After playing four seasons for the Dallas Stars organization, Poirier has spent nearly as much time in transit...

Monday, November 2, 2026
Spencer Carbery explains why Cole Hutson is thriving alongside Jack St. Ivany and how the Capitals are managing his ice time

Cole Hutson is already becoming one of the NHL’s most exciting young players, and his newly formed defensive pairing with Jack St. Ivany on the Washington Capitals has produced some of the best...

NHL Hometown Remix jersey tier list: Ranking all 32 teams from best to worst

The NHL gave us a gift on Monday -- 32 to be exact. In conjunction with Fanatics, the league unveiled its new Hometown Remix jersey line where they created a special-edition jersey for each and...

Stars aim to continue road success as Capitals try to avoid consecutive losses

On the heels of a strong extended home stretch, the Dallas Stars now look to continue the success they've enjoyed on the road to open the season.,Amid

Dylan McIlrath clears NHL waivers, sent to AHL’s Hershey Bears for first time since 2024

Dylan McIlrath will remain part of the Washington Capitals organization. The 34-year-old defenseman cleared NHL waivers on Monday and was sent to the AHL’s Hershey Bears. The Capitals waived...

Capitals practice updates: Injury updates on three defenders, Remi Poirier’s first skate, and reaction to Hometown Remix jerseys

The Washington Capitals returned to the ice for practice at MedStar Capitals Iceplex after falling to the Minnesota Wild on Sunday afternoon. Monday’s skate was the team’s lone full practice ahead...

Capitals to wear new Hometown Remix jerseys at 11 home games during 2026-27 season

The Washington Capitals rolled out their new Hometown Remix jerseys on Monday morning. Alongside the full drop from Fanatics, which will bring back Washington’s iconic blue color scheme from the...

Washington Capitals unveil new NHL Hometown Remix jerseys: Here’s where to buy them and see the full merch drop

After weeks of teasers, leaks, and one particularly bizarre appearance by a fan at Capital One Arena, the Washington Capitals have officially unveiled their new Hometown Remix jerseys. The new...

Capitals can’t climb out of early hole and get conned by poor officiating: numbers for the morning after

The Washington Capitals dropped a game much closer than the final score would indicate on Sunday afternoon. After battling in a one-goal game deep into the third period, some refereeing hijinks...

Sunday, November 1, 2026
Capitals fan appears to wear unreleased Hometown Remix jersey to Wild game in photos shared on social media

The Washington Capitals‘ new Hometown Remix jersey may have been revealed in one of the strangest ways imaginable: a fan apparently wearing it to a game before its official release. On Sunday,...

Tom Wilson gets misconduct, Capitals say Zach Bogosian embellished pivotal high-sticking call: ‘His stick doesn’t even touch his face’

The Washington Capitals and Minnesota Wild were set up for a thrilling finish until officials whistled Tom Wilson for a controversial high-sticking call on Zach Bogosian with 3:50 remaining in the...

Wild's fast start snaps Capitals' streak

Quinn Hughes and Michael McCarron scored in the first six minutes and the Minnesota Wild pulled away for a 5-1 win over the Washington Capitals on Sun

Capitals place Dylan McIlrath on waivers

McIlrath was a healthy scratch for eight of the Capitals’ 12 games before the waiver placement.

Wallstedt stops everything: Wild beat Caps in the matinee

Hosting the Minnesota Wild, the Washington Capitals played one of those accursed mid-afternoon games to kick off November. A frustrating one on a couple levels. The Wildlings scored twice in the...

Red Wings assistant GM Kris Draper attended Capitals game Wednesday, listed again Sunday amid Dylan Larkin trade rumors

The Washington Capitals had an interesting name listed on their press box seating chart at Capital One Arena on Sunday. Detroit Red Wings assistant general manager Kris Draper was in DC to take in...

Capitals vs. Wild live updates: Washington seeks fourth straight win against Kirill Kaprizov and Minnesota

Game information/links Game preview The Washington Capitals (8-4-0) are back home Sunday afternoon, hosting the Minnesota Wild (9-3-3) at Capital One Arena as they look to extend their winning...

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...

Dylan McIlrath placed on NHL waivers by Capitals

The Washington Capitals placed defenseman Dylan McIlrath on NHL waivers on Sunday. The Capitals waived McIlrath after acquiring goaltender Remi Poirier from the New Jersey Devils. With Poirier’s...

Capitals Acquire Remi Poirier From Devils

The Washington Capitals have acquired some goaltending depth from a division rival. According to a team announcement, the Capitals have acquired netminder Rémi Poirier from the New Jersey Devils...

Capitals acquire Remi Poirier from Devils for draft pick

Poirier was claimed by New Jersey off waivers from the Dallas Stars prior to the season.

Capitals trade draft pick to Devils for goaltender Rémi Poirier

The Washington Capitals announced a move for a depth goaltender on Sunday morning. The Capitals dealt a 2027 seventh-round draft pick to the New Jersey Devils for goaltender Rémi Poirier. NEWS |...

Saturday, October 31, 2026
Latest On Rasmus Sandin

Capitals defenseman Rasmus Sandin had a nice milestone in his recovery from ACL surgery this morning, appearing in practice donning a non-contact jersey, as shared by Tom Gulitti of NHL.com. Going...

Capitals seek fourth straight win against surging Wild

The Minnesota Wild feel happy about their performance during October.,A new challenge -- and a new month -- arrives Sunday afternoon when the Wild fac

Capitals have reportedly engaged in trade discussions ‘to some level’ with Red Wings about Dylan Larkin

The Washington Capitals appear to be testing the trade waters on Detroit Red Wings star center Dylan Larkin. In his latest trade market update, The Athletic’s Pierre LeBrun reported that the...

Spencer Carbery dresses as ‘Captain Carbs Sparrow’ for annual staff Halloween party: ‘I think it was pushed to another level again on costumes’

ARLINGTON, VA — Washington Capitals players celebrated Halloween together earlier this month, but they weren’t the only ones dressing up for the holiday. Spencer Carbery hosted his fourth annual...

Nick Jensen placed on waivers by Anaheim Ducks just months after signing two-year, $4.5 million contract

Nick Jensen’s days in the NHL may be numbered. Saturday, the Anaheim Ducks placed the former Washington Capitals defenseman on waivers after holding him out of the lineup for much of the season....

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