According to DC Backcheck, Ovechkin called reports of a retirement after one more season "pure nonsense." Ovechkin is 39, but ...

Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin was back on the ice on Sunday for a good cause, as he took part in the "Match of the Year," a charity friendly between Russian NHL and KHL All-Stars.

The Washington Capitals masterfully re-tooled their roster in the face of a looming rebuild after missing the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time in eight seasons in 2023. Their front office made ...

The Washington Capitals are changing course with their roster plans, following a tough go of it in free agency signings.

The Capitals were 3-3-0 in the preseason in 2024-25 and their all-time preseason record is 182-137-33-19. The complete ...

Washington adds four forwards and one defenseman, including first-rounder Lynden Lakovic ...

The Washington Capitals took a calculated swing on Saturday at the NHL Draft in Las Vegas, moving down in the third round to grab a big-bodied German winger they hope can grow into an NHL-caliber ...

The Washington Capitals had five picks in the 2025 NHL Draft, including first round pick Lynden Lakovic. Did their class earn ...

Washington Capitals. HAND CURATED. ... As NHL free agency opens, the Caps have an eye on the forward market. July 1, 2025. Bailey Johnson. Capitals sign Martin Fehervary to seven-year, $42 million ...

That same idea extended to the postseason. The Capitals’ power play wasn’t as effective in the playoffs, but their five-on-five scoring made up for it with 2.66 GF/60 in Round 1.

Washington’s offense hasn’t faded since the 4 Nations break, but there is one major difference: the goaltending. Over the last 27 games, the Capitals have allowed 3.08 GA/60 and earned a ...

The Capitals, who beat the Devils on Friday night for their ninth win in 10 games, have become frequent celebrants. (Jonathan Newton/The Washington Post) Perspective by Barry Svrluga ...