Washington Capitals

Dylan Larkin made it clear over the summer that he had no interest in staying with the Detroit Red Wings, but the tiny list of teams he was willing to accept a trade to keeps him in Detroit and...

ARLINGTON, VA — The Washington Capitals will have to go without their captain for the rest of the preseason. Alex Ovechkin, who has been day-to-day with a lower-body injury since Sunday, will not...

In their third preseason game, the Washington Capitals will essentially field their Opening Night lineup as they prepare for their regular-season opener on October 2. The Capitals released their...

The Washington Capitals Training Camp roster is now down to 40. The Capitals cut forwards Bogdan Trineyev and Josh Dunne, defenseman Jacob MacDonald, and goaltender Mitch Gibson from their roster...

Ville Ottavainen will likely be hearing from NHL Player Safety after losing his cool big time during the Seattle Kraken‘s 4-3 shootout victory over the Calgary Flames on Thursday night. With 12:38...

The NHL announced that Pittsburgh Penguin’s Andrei Kuzmenko is taking a leave of absence after the death of his father, Alexander. NHL.com reports Alexander Kuzmenko, 62, was attacked by a bear...

A day after being eviscerated by the normally non-confrontational Mark Messier, Mike Babcock responded to the Hockey Hall of Famer’s criticism after the Oilers’ training camp skate on Thursday. In...

The Columbus Blue Jacketslocked down their top young center, Adam Fantilli, longterm. Columbus announced Thursday that they signed Fantilli to a six-year contract extension worth $82.5 million...

Logan Thompson has turned to another movie for his latest goalie-mask tribute to Washington, D.C. — this time honoring classic characters portrayed by Vince Vaughn, Owen Wilson, Bradley Cooper,...

ARLINGTON, VA — Alex Ovechkin was back on the ice with the Capitals on Thursday, taking part in a full practice for the first time in his recovery from a lower-body injury. Ovechkin, who missed...

Notes from around the hockey world including Joey Anderson's new team, a promotion for Dan Cleary, and more.

The Edmonton Oilers are less than a week away from officially starting their first campaign under new head coach Mike Babcock. While the club hired the highly controversial bench boss back in...

When the Washington Capitals signed Jonny Brodzinski, he was one of three depth veterans the team added on the first day of free agency, likely to provide veteran leadership in Hershey and serve...

Vincent Desharnais has been with the Washington Capitals for just a few short weeks, but he is already settling into an important role with Cole Hutson, the team’s prized rookie defenseman. “I...

ARLINGTON, VA — Ethen Frank’s biggest training focus this offseason lived between his ears. After spending much of the 2025-26 season as an NHL regular, Frank tried a new approach this summer,...

Washington Capitals fans will have the opportunity to meet two of the team’s biggest stars in one trip next month. Ryan Leonard and Jordan Kyrou will hold back-to-back public autograph signings at...

Alex Ovechkin was back on the ice at MedStar Capitals Iceplex for the first time in three days on Wednesday morning. However, his appearance was brief, and he returned to the team’s locker room...

The NHL got its first look at its newest pair of brothers Tuesday night. Identical twins, Markus Ruck and Liam Ruck, made their NHL preseason debuts together, suiting up for the Pittsburgh...

News from the Board of Governors meeting including a new chair, revenue projections, and the latest on expansion.

TJ Oshie will return to ESPN as an analyst this season. Oshie will once again join fellow former NHL players PK Subban, Erik Johnson, Mark Messier, Ray Ferraro, and Kevin Weekes, as well as...

Washington Capitals owner Ted Leonsis has been unanimously approved to be the next chairman of the NHL Board of Governors.

The NHL is one week away from the start of the 2026-27 campaign. With the preseason so short, the waiver wire has seen more action earlier than in recent years. Still, with all due respect to the...

The NHL’s Board of Governors has a new chairman for the first time in almost two decades. Washington Capitals owner Ted Leonsis was unanimously elected to the role on Tuesday, replacing Jeremy...

Leonsis takes over from Jeremy Jacobs, who was the group’s chairman for nearly two decades.

We’re already on the fourth day of preseason in a new, tightened-up training camp. Several teams have already made their first round of big cuts, with more sure to come today after a handful of...

The Washington Capitals made the first round of cuts to their 2026 Training Camp roster on Tuesday. Nine players were cut in total, trimming the team’s roster to 44 from the 53 players who began...

The Hershey Bears revealed their roster for the start of 2026 Training Camp on Tuesday. The group consists of 18 players, including 13 forwards, 3 defensemen, and 2 goaltenders. The Bears will...

According to NHL Player Safety, Capitals forward Andrew Cristall has been fined $2,250.86, the maximum allowable under the CBA, for cross-checking Hunter Mcdonald in their preseason game against...

Andrew Cristall is lighter in the pocketbook after the Washington Capitals’ 5-2 preseason victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday night. The Capitals’ prospect winger was fined $2,250.86,...

The 21-year-old is looking to make his NHL debut this season, and may have earned some respect from his coach despite the penalties and fine.

Dylan McIlrath was two distinct people during the Washington Capitals‘ preseason game against the Philadelphia Flyers in Hershey: a family man and a hockey enforcer looking for blood. McIlrath,...

The Washington Capitals are in the win column during the 2026 NHL preseason after securing a 5-2 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday night. The Caps secured the win playing inside...

Barkey collected 17 points in 43 games with the Flyers in the 2025-26 regular season.

Andrew Cristall was ejected from Monday’s Washington Capitals–Philadelphia Flyers preseason game in Hershey after sticking up for teammate Ryan Leonard. The mess started when Flyers prospect...

The Washington Capitals have made a trip up to Hershey, Pennsylvania, where they’ll take on the Philadelphia Flyers in their second game of the 2026 preseason. The Metropolitan Division exhibition...

ARLINGTON, VA — Ilya Protas may have outgrown his “Little Pro” nickname. Already a towering 6-foot-6 when he made his NHL debut this spring, the 20-year-old center has only continued to grow this...

Alex Ovechkin is day to day with a lower-body injury, less than two weeks before the Washington Capitals' season opener.

The Capitals are set to open their season on Oct. 2 against the defending champion Hurricanes.

Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin was not on the ice for Monday morning’s training camp skate at MedStar Capitals Iceplex. The team later announced that the 41-year-old winger is dealing...

The Washington Capitals are heading to Hershey’s Giant Center for its second game of the preseason – a tilt against the rival Philadelphia Flyers. The Capitals will field a roster that blends NHL...

Every year, with the NHL Salary Cap rising, articles like these will constantly highlight the growth of hockey. Players are looking to make more money, and teams are avoiding sticker shock in the...

Ivan Miroshnichenko will need a strong camp to earn a spot on the Washington Capitals to start the season. In Sunday’s preseason opener, a 3-2 shootout loss to the Boston Bruins, the Russian...

The Washington Capitals opened up their 2026 preseason schedule with a 3-2 shootout loss to the Boston Bruins on Sunday evening. The Capitals assembled a mixed roster of some veteran mainstays,...

The Washington Capitals are officially back to business as they open the newly abbreviated NHL preseason with a game on the road against the Boston Bruins. Sunday evening’s matchup will feature a...

Vincent Desharnais is the ‘Seaweed Man’, and no, it’s not because it’s a preferred topping on his poké bowl or a healthy, rich-in-minerals snack he religiously consumes before games. The...

Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers seem prepared for the worst and are hoping for the best with their new head coach, Mike Babcock. Babcock, embattled by controversy surrounding his prior...

Few teams have managed an offseason as productive as the Washington Capitals’ latest summer. After missing the postseason by just four points, Washington leaned all-in over the summer, bringing in...

ARLINGTON, VA — The Washington Capitals offered their first glimpse of the power play in Training Camp, practicing special teams on Saturday morning at MedStar Capitals Iceplex. Under new...

The Washington Capitals will open their preseason schedule Sunday evening against the Boston Bruins. After three days of on-ice work at training camp, Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery will get...