Washington Capitals

Pierre-Luc Dubois notched his second multi-point game of the young season on Wednesday, scoring a goal and recording an assist in the Washington Capitals‘ 5-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins...

Alex Ovechkin’s final NHL contract could have apparently looked a bit different. According to hockey insider Elliotte Friedman, Ovechkin and the Capitals initially discussed a two-year contract...

Lacey Eden, an Annapolis, Maryland, native, is officially a PWHLer. The fifth overall pick in the 2026 PWHL Draft signed with expansion club PWHL Las Vegas on Monday. “I’m beyond grateful for the...

Boone Jenner made an immediate impact doing the “little things” in his Washington Capitals debut against the Carolina Hurricanes last week. The veteran forward won 13 of 17 faceoffs, a tremendous...

The Capitals have had a strong start to the new season, and look like a legitimate contender in the Metro.

Alex Ovechkin's final NHL season began another emotional chapter Wednesday, with his family helping create a memorable moment.

The Washington Capitals delivered a victory to their fans in this year’s home opener at Capital One Arena. The Caps jumped out to a three-goal lead over the Pittsburgh Penguins and never trailed...

WASHINGTON, DC — Alex Ovechkin (and his sons) took center stage for the Capitals’ home opener festivities, but the line of Alex Tuch, Pierre-Luc Dubois, and Tom Wilson stole the show once the puck...

On the occasion of his final NHL home opener, Alex Ovechkin described it as "pretty cool" when Ilya and Sergei Ovechkin were given the microphone to announce their father in player introductions...

Twenty-one years ago, a fully-teethed Alex Ovechkin officially arrived in DC by breaking a pane of glass on his first shift and scoring twice in his NHL debut at age 20. The evening offered great...

The Washington Capitals finally came home to Washington, DC for their home opener, hosting the Pittsburgh Penguins for one more chapter in the epic saga of head-to-head games between Vincent...

Alex Ovechkin received an extra-special introduction ahead of his final home opener with the Washington Capitals. Ovechkin, who announced earlier this week that the 2026-27 NHL season will be his...

Game information/links Game preview History is upon us. For the first time since announcing his pending retirement, Alex Ovechkin will play in a game, and it’s one that will go down in history....

Should Siegenthaler miss any time, the Devils’ defense would be dealt a substantial blow. While he doesn’t have the kind of flashiness to his game of some of his teammates, such as Luke Hughes or...

Alex Ovechkin is about to embark on a journey that previous reporting suggests he may have wanted to avoid. Now that Ovechkin has officially announced that his 22nd NHL season will be his last, he...

ARLINGTON, VA — Cole Hutson got his first taste of Capitals hockey this spring, but there’s still plenty of new milestones left in his full rookie season. Hutson, 20, will play his first-ever NHL...

Hendrix Lapierre appears set for a major opportunity in his first game back in Washington. The former Capitals first-round pick is expected to play on Sidney Crosby’s wing when the Pittsburgh...

The Carolina Hurricanes are taking their entrance song “Rock You Like a Hurricane” a little too seriously. The team released a video of head coach Rod Brind’Amour’s post-game speech on Sunday...

Hockey icons go head to head once again as Pittsburgh visits Washington. Here's when and where to watch.

Gavin McKenna, the first overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, is officially on the board. Tuesday, in the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-4 overtime victory over the Nashville Predators, McKenna registered...

The Washington Capitals are set for their home opener against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday but may line up without one of their top defensemen. Matt Roy left Saturday night’s loss to the...

Connor McDavid may appreciate Alex Ovechkin now, but not long ago, that wasn’t the case. McDavid, who grew up in Newmarket, Ontario, a suburb roughly 40 miles north of Toronto, was a huge Toronto...

Ever since the NHL's all-time goals leader announced his retirement, ticket prices to Capitals games have been soaring -- and not just for home games.

The Washington Capitals split their first two regular-season games on the road and are back at MedStar Capitals Iceplex to prepare for their home opener against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Ahead of...

Dylan Larkin will likely have to face the music (or, more accurately, the boos) in Detroit on Tuesday. Red Wings head coach Todd McLellan told local reporters that the club’s former captain will...

Washington Capitals owner Ted Leonsis is receiving one of hockey’s highest honors. Tuesday, the NHL announced that Leonsis was named the recipient of the 2026 Lester Patrick Trophy for outstanding...

Montreal Canadiens fans will have one last chance to see the NHL's all-time leading goal scorer in person this coming February, but it won't be cheap.

Clay Stevenson won his first start with the Winnipeg Jets on Monday night. The 27-year-old goaltender, plucked off waivers from the Washington Capitals last week, made 30 saves in the Jets’ 3-2...

ARLINGTON, VA — Exactly 21 years after making his NHL debut, Alex Ovechkin announced on Monday that this season will be his last. Ovechkin’s decision ends years of retirement speculation, setting...

Alex Ovechkin announced Monday that the 2026-27 season will be his last in the NHL, and Capitals fans are already jumping at what could be their last chance to bid him farewell in April. Tickets...

Evgeni Malkin and Alex Ovechkin have spent more than two decades helping define a very special era of hockey together. After growing up in the same Russian junior hockey circles, the two phenoms...

Sidney Crosby spent his entire NHL career playing against Alex Ovechkin. Now, for the first time, he knows exactly when one of the biggest rivalries in NHL history will end. On Monday, Ovechkin...

Alex Ovechkin will take his final bow in DC on April 4 as the Capitals host the Penguins. Here's what to know about tickets to the NHL game.

Top NHL blueliners, goalies and scorers explain Alex Ovechkin's unique skill.

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin announced Monday that this will be his final season in the NHL.

Ovechkin announced that the 2026-27 season will be his last in the NHL, concluding an amazing career.

The Capitals legend is planning to hang up his skates once this season reaches its conclusion

In a statement released on Washington's social media pages on Monday morning, Ovechkin announced his plans to retire,

Alex Ovechkin’s 22nd NHL season will also be his last. The Washington Capitals captain announced Monday that the 2026-27 season will be Ovechkin’s final one in the NHL. Ovechkin made the...

Ovechkin is going to hang up his skates after one of the greatest careers in the sport’s history.

Legendary Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin announced today that the 2026-27 season will be his last in the NHL. Ovechkin was previously reported to be considering retirement this past...

Legendary Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin announced today that the 2026-27 season will be his last in the NHL. Ovechkin was previously reported to be considering retirement this past...

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HERSHEY, PA — While Lynden Lakovic and Petr Sikora had a promising opening weekend for the Hershey Bears, another Washington Capitals prospect was kept on the sidelines. Terik Parascak was a...

A day after Lynden Lakovic picked up his first AHL point in his professional debut, another young Washington Capitals prospect followed up with a milestone of their own. In the Hershey Bears’ 3-2...

HERSHEY, PA — Lynden Lakovic’s first professional game was one to remember, even though the Hershey Bears fell to the Charlotte Checkers 5-2 in their home opener. Starting on the second line with...

The Baltimore Ravens had four very special guests inside M&T Bank Stadium on Sunday afternoon. Washington Capitals players Vincent Desharnais, Ryan Leonard, Cole Hutson, and Ilya Protas showed up...

The Washington Capitals will need to assess an injury when they return from a two-game road trip to start the season. Defenseman Matt Roy did not appear in the final 25 minutes of Friday night’s...

The Washington Capitals couldn’t repeat their Friday night success in Raleigh when they took the ice against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday. The Caps fell into a 2-0 hole after a poor first...