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Saturday, October 31, 2026
‘A really, really positive step’: Rasmus Sandin joins Capitals teammates for first practice since undergoing ACL surgery

Rasmus Sandin took the next big step in his recovery from ACL surgery on Saturday morning. The Swedish defender joined the Washington Capitals‘ practice with his teammates for the first time...

Friday, October 30, 2026
‘Lucky it went in’: Cole Hutson picks the corners with two jaw-dropping goals against Predators

Whether it was luck or skill can be left up for debate, but what isn’t: Cole Hutson had one of the best games of his career against the Nashville Predators. Hutson notched the first multi-goal...

Nikita Kucherov shockingly requests trade from Tampa Bay Lightning after announcing he won’t re-sign

Nikita Kucherov stunned the Tampa Bay Lightning and the hockey world at large on Friday. According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the superstar Russian winger has told the Lightning...

CAS orders Russia’s return to IIHF tournaments after four-year ban, but major questions remain

Russia appears very close to returning to international hockey tournaments after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) ruled Friday that the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) must...

Alex Tuch leads NHL in game-winning goals, on pace for 70 after scoring 10th goal in 12 games

Alex Tuch continued his early-season heroics for the Washington Capitals in their 4-3 victory over the Nashville Predators, Thursday night. Tuch scored the game-winning goal — his fifth of the...

Capitals grind out a road win with another clutch goal from Alex Tuch: numbers for the morning after

The Washington Capitals swept their back-to-back set of games with a hard-fought road win over the Nashville Predators on Thursday night. The tired Caps weathered the storm for parts of the game...

Barry Trotz inducted into Predators’ Golden Hall, reunites with Alex Ovechkin for ceremonial puck drop

Barry Trotz caught up with Alex Ovechkin and received a hero’s welcome in Nashville on Thursday night. The Predators inducted their inaugural head coach and former general manager into the...

Thursday, October 29, 2026
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 Predator

‘Hockey’s going to feel weird when he’s gone:’ Predators gift Alex Ovechkin with custom guitar for farewell game in Nashville

Alex Ovechkin made the second stop of his farewell tour on Thursday, traveling to Nashville for his final regular-season game at Bridgestone Arena. Both Predators captain Roman Josi and Barry...

The new guys have taken over: Caps beat Predators

The Washington Capitals earned a rare win on the road by outworking the Nashville Predators on Thursday night. It was a good game. Filip Forsberg scored his 10th goal in his 22nd career game...

Capitals vs. Predators live updates: Alex Ovechkin visits Nashville one last time as Barry Trotz is honored

Game information/links Game preview The Washington Capitals (7-4-0) are back on the road Thursday night for a special matchup against the Nashville Predators (4-3-5) at Bridgestone Arena. The game...

Dylan Larkin suspended without pay after refusing to play for Red Wings, Capitals on preferred trade list

The Dylan Larkin situation in Detroit has reached a breaking point. According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the Red Wings center will not play again until the team satisfies his request to be...

Ryan Leonard puts his complete game on display in remarkable end-to-end shift against Flyers

Ryan Leonard has shown flashes of brilliance this season, offering tantalizing glimpses of the superstar he could one day become. His coast-to-coast goal-of-the-year candidate against the New...

NHL insiders reveal teams interested in trading for Ivan Miroshnichenko and share more details on what it could cost to acquire him

The Washington Capitals could have several trade partners for Ivan Miroshnichenko as the organization looks for a new home for the young Russian forward. According to The Fourth Period’s David...

NHL officially announces release date for Hometown Remix jerseys

The NHL and Fanatics’ long-awaited Hometown Remix jersey program has finally been given an official release date. On Thursday morning, the league revealed that the “launch date” for all 32 teams’...

Alex Ovechkin, 41, sends Flyers’ Hunter McDonald sprawling with massive shove: ‘No surprise really’

Despite not recording a point, Alex Ovechkin had one of his stronger games of the season in the Washington Capitals‘ 5-2 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday. The Capitals outshot the...

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

Capitals get more offense from their big-time offseason additions: numbers for the morning after

The Washington Capitals gave the tired and downright bad Philadelphia Flyers almost nothing in a fun 5-2 home-ice victory on Wednesday night. The Caps led for the majority of the game and shut the...

Lynden Lakovic records career-high three points, extends point-streak to five games in Hershey’s 3-2 win over Rochester

Washington Capitals 2025 first-round pick Lynden Lakovic is quickly finding his footing during his rookie season pro. The 19-year-old forward recorded his first career three-point game, scoring a...

Matt Roy gets two penalties in eight seconds, including one for abuse of officials after referee said he ‘showed him up twice’

Matt Roy is one of the most even-tempered players in the NHL, but on Wednesday night, the veteran defenseman found himself in some rare penalty trouble during the Washington Capitals‘ 5-2 victory...

Alex Tuch and Jordan Kyrou score twice, Dylan Strome has hat trick of assists in dazzling performance from Capitals’ top line against Flyers

WASHINGTON, DC — The Washington Capitals’ first line buoyed them to victory on Wednesday night, with Alex Tuch, Dylan Strome, and Jordan Kyrou all tallying multiple points in the 5-2 win over the...

Alex Tuch perfectly sums up Alex Ovechkin’s approach to hockey: ‘Having some beers and winning some games’

Alex Tuch was TNT’s pre- and postgame guest during their telecast of the Washington Capitals‘ 5-2 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers. Tuch got the nod due to scoring twice, including the...

Wednesday, October 28, 2026
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.,Log

More magic from Alex Tuch and Jordan Kyrou helps fuel Capitals’ home-ice win against Flyers

The Washington Capitals hosted the Philadelphia Flyers at Capital One Arena for the first time this season. The Caps seem to never actually play hockey these days, so it was good to see them...

Meet Devin Cooley, the Flames goalie going viral for his wild interviews: ‘Nothing matters. Nobody cares. We’re all going to die.’ He has a pet bunny, too.

NHL player interviews are rarely must-see TV. Most feature clichés about getting pucks deep, playing a full 60 minutes, and taking things one game at a time. Honesty and bluntness? More like:...

Capitals vs. Flyers live updates: Logan Thompson starts, Jack St. Ivany makes debut with Washington

Game information/links Game preview The Washington Capitals (6-4-0) are finally back at it Wednesday night, hosting the Philadelphia Flyers (3-7-4) at Capital One Arena in their final game of a...

Ryan Leonard and Cole Hutson mostly fail to scare teammates in Capitals’ Halloween prank

Brandon Duhaime may be gone, but his Halloween prank lives on another year — now with two much less scary dudes. Ryan Leonard and Cole Hutson did their best to scare their teammates ahead of...

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...

Spencer Carbery on Jack St. Ivany playing with Cole Hutson during Capitals debut: ‘Cole’s going to be in some different spots, and he just has to be aware’

The Washington Capitals will have a new face in their lineup against the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday night. Head coach Spencer Carbery confirmed that defenseman Jack St. Ivany will be making...

Capitals return goaltender Mitch Gibson to Hershey Bears

The Washington Capitals sent goaltender Mitch Gibson back to the Hershey Bears on Wednesday afternoon. Gibson returns to Hershey as the Capitals prepare to welcome number-one netminder Logan...

Capitals morning skate: Logan Thompson nearing return from injury, Jack St. Ivany’s debut, and projected lineup against Flyers

The Washington Capitals are ready to get back to game action after another three-day break between matchups. They’ll host the Philadelphia Flyers at Capital One Arena on Wednesday night, the first...

Rested Capitals determined to cap homestand in style vs. Flyers

The Washington Capitals hope to end a successful homestand on a positive note Wednesday night when they face the Philadelphia Flyers.,The Capitals ent

Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Washington Capitals’ Hometown Remix jersey design appears to leak through viral rendering

The NHL hasn’t officially unveiled its new Hometown Remix jerseys yet, but Washington Capitals fans may have just gotten their clearest look at their team’s new design through a rendering posted...

Spencer Carbery recalls watching Pierre-Luc Dubois torment Auston Matthews before trade to Washington, calls him a ‘huge part’ of Capitals

Pierre-Luc Dubois has spent much of the last year out of the lineup, losing most of the 2025-26 season to injury and missing five of the last 10 games while out sick. But when he’s healthy enough...

Bravo, service dog in training, visits Capitals practice

ARLINGTON, VA — The Washington Capitals welcomed a VIP to the rink on Tuesday. Bravo, a 13-week-old service dog in training through America’s Vet Dogs, stopped by MedStar Capitals Iceplex during...

Pittsburgh Penguins taking calls on veteran stars like Erik Karlsson and Kris Letang, as Kyle Dubas ‘is open for business’ (report)

Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas is reportedly ready to make serious roster changes if the team doesn’t find its groove this season… and soon. After a surprise playoff appearance...

Capitals prepare for back-to-back with encouraging injury news, a small lineup change, and a special four-legged visitor

The Washington Capitals took the ice at MedStar Capitals Iceplex for their final full practice before Wednesday and Thursday’s home-and-road back-to-back against the Philadelphia Flyers and...

New Washington Capitals hat pairs retro Capitol Dome logo with blue lettering ahead of Hometown Remix jersey reveal

The Washington Capitals are bringing blue back to the ice this season, and one new piece of merchandise already looks like it would fit right in. '47 recently released a line of vintage Seymoore...

Monday, October 26, 2026
Report: Quinn Hughes could have ‘nearby’ options that he would consider outside of the New Jersey Devils

Quinn Hughes is back in the news as he and the Minnesota Wild still haven’t agreed on a contract extension. Hughes, acquired in a blockbuster trade from the Vancouver Canucks last year, is...

Rod Brind’Amour appears to criticize Alexander Nikishin’s former agents over ‘not so good advice’ after lengthy holdout, trade request

Alexander Nikishin officially ended his holdout on Sunday, signing a one-year, $3 million contract with the Carolina Hurricanes. Nikishin’s deal came after he reportedly asked for a trade shortly...

‘A difficult situation’: Spencer Carbery ‘really impressed’ with Ivan Miroshnichenko’s attitude amid healthy scratches, trade rumors

Ivan Miroshnichenko and his representation have reportedly been allowed to explore a trade with another team as the Washington Capitals‘ 2022 first-round pick has been healthy-scratched in seven...

‘It’s kind of a dream’: Jack St. Ivany says he was ‘through the roof’ excited after Capitals claimed him off waivers

Jack St. Ivany wasn’t sure what to expect when the Winnipeg Jets placed him on waivers last week. But when the Washington Capitals claimed him, he was immediately thrilled about the new...

Jakob Chychrun misses Capitals practice, Logan Thompson continues injury recovery

The Washington Capitals can’t seem to stay healthy early in the 2026-27 campaign, and that seemed to continue at Monday morning’s practice. The Capitals were without top-pairing defenseman Jakob...

Elliotte Friedman shares insight into the trade return the Capitals could seek for Ivan Miroshnichenko

The Washington Capitals made headlines over the weekend when it was revealed they were letting Ivan Miroshnichenko and his representatives talk to other NHL teams to pursue a trade. Hockey insider...

Washington Capitals break in new gear, including goalie masks, for NHL Hometown Remix jerseys

The Washington Capitals broke in new gear on Monday morning for their NHL Hometown Remix jerseys, which are set to be released at the beginning of November. The gear was primarily blue, black, and...

Metro Notes: Rangers, Capitals, Hurricanes

Dan Rosen of NHL.com was at New York Rangers’ practice today and saw newly signed James Reimer as the first goaltender off the ice, which could indicate that he’s making his season and New York...

Sunday, October 25, 2026
‘This has been a long process’: Alexander Nikishin ends holdout with Hurricanes, signs one-year contract extension after previously requesting trade

The last major domino remaining from the 2026 offseason finally fell on Sunday as Alexander Nikishin agreed to a one-year contract extension with the Carolina Hurricanes. The deal, per the team,...

Spencer Carbery evaluates Jack St. Ivany after Capitals claim him off waivers: ‘Someone that can help us as we’re battling through injuries’

The Washington Capitals claimed defenseman Jack St. Ivany off waivers from the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday, adding a right-handed defenseman to an injury-plagued backend. After the Capitals’ 4-3...

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...

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