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Oct 2, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals forward Ivan Miroshnichenko (63) battles for the puck with Boston Bruins defenseman Victor Soderstrom (29) in the third period at Capital One Arena.
11 hours ago  |  By William Simoneau

The Capitals recalled a prospect from the Bears

Jan 15, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals center Dylan Strome (17) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the San Jose Sharks during the second period at Capital One Arena.
13 hours ago  |  By William Simoneau

What Could the Capitals Give Up in a Trade?

Jan 8, 2026; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers left wing Artemi Panarin (10) and center Mika Zibanejad (93) at Madison Square Garden.
14 hours ago  |  By William Simoneau

The Rangers just put a star on the trade block, and the Capitals are interested

Jan 11, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Washington Capitals right wing Justin Sourdif (34) against the Nashville Predators warms up before a game at Bridgestone Arena.
16 hours ago  |  By William Simoneau

Positive update on Justin Sourdif

Jan 1, 2026; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Ottawa Senators goalie Leevi Merilainen (1) makes a save after being screened by Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (43) in the third period at the Canadian Tire Centre.
17 hours ago  |  By William Simoneau

Capitals get encouraging practice news on Tom Wilson and Justin Sourdif

Jan 15, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) reaches for the puck in front of San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini (71) during the third period at Capital One Arena.
18 hours ago  |  By William Simoneau

Spencer Carbery on the Capitals' Season

Jan 15, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; San Jose Sharks goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic (33) celebrates with Sharks defenseman Timothy Liljegren (37) as Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) reacts after the final horn of their game at Capital One Arena.
20 hours ago  |  By William Simoneau

Dylan Strome on Capitals' inability to win consecutive games

Jan 13, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Montréal Canadiens goaltender Samuel Montembeault (35) makes a save on Washington Capitals center Ethen Frank (53) in overtime at Capital One Arena.
Jan 15  |  By William Simoneau

Retrospective on Ethen Frank's Journey to the Capitals

Jan 1, 2026; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (43) and Ottawa Senators right wing Drake Batherson (19) chase the puck in the first period at the Canadian Tire Centre.
Jan 15  |  By William Simoneau

NHL rookie says Tom Wilson delivered his 'Welcome to the NHL' moment

Oct 2, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals forward Ilya Protas (62) is tripped by Boston Bruins defenseman Jonathan Aspirot (45) while attempting a shot on Bruins goaltender Joonas Korpisalo (70) in the third period at Capital One Arena.
Jan 15  |  By William Simoneau

Young Capitals prospect named AHL All-Star

Sep 30, 2025; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Washington Capitals forward Andrew Cristall (28) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets in the first period at Nationwide Arena.
Jan 15  |  By William Simoneau

Huge night for a Capitals prospect with the Bears

Dec 31, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals defenseman Jakob Chychrun (6) controls the puck defended by New York Rangers defenseman Braden Schneider (4) during the first period at Capital One Arena.
Jan 15  |  By William Simoneau

Capitals injury update: Washington gets a key piece back vs Sharks

Jan 13, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) shoots the puck in overtime against the Montréal Canadiens at Capital One Arena.
Jan 15  |  By William Simoneau

Capitals need to solve a big problem

Jan 13, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals center Connor McMichael (24) celebrates with teammates after scoring the game winning goal in overtime against the Montréal Canadiens at Capital One Arena.
Jan 15  |  By William Simoneau

Capitals vs. Sharks: Game Preview

Jan 13, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Blues center Brayden Schenn (10) handles the puck against the Carolina Hurricanes in the second period at Enterprise Center.
Jan 15  |  By William Simoneau

Capitals in trade rumors involving another NHL star

Jan 1, 2026; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Washington Capitals defenseman Jakob Chychrun (6) takes a knee after shooting the puck in the third period against Ottawa Senators at the Canadian Tire Centre.
Jan 14  |  By William Simoneau

Positive news for the Capitals: Jakob Chychrun Injury update

Sep 27, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski (8) skates with the puck past Washington Capitals forward Pierrick Dube (72) in the first period at Capital One Arena.
Jan 14  |  By William Simoneau

Former Capitals forward joins an NHL organization

Jan 3, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals defenseman Jakob Chychrun (6) reacts after missing during a shootout against the Chicago Blackhawks at Capital One Arena.
Jan 14  |  By William Simoneau

Spencer Carbery gives a quick update on Jakob Chychrun's status

Jan 13, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals center Connor McMichael (24) celebrates with teammates after scoring the game winning goal in overtime against the Montréal Canadiens at Capital One Arena.
Jan 14  |  By William Simoneau

Spencer Carbery on the Capitals' comeback

Jan 1, 2026; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (43) celebrates with team his goal scored in the first period against the Ottawa Senators at the Canadian Tire Centre.
Jan 14  |  By William Simoneau

Big news on Tom Wilson's injury status

Jan 13, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson (48) celebrates with teammates after their overtime win against the Montréal Canadiens at Capital One Arena.
Jan 14  |  By William Simoneau

Logan Thompson on what changed for the Capitals heading into the third period

Jan 13, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals center Ethen Frank (53) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the Montréal Canadiens during the third period at Capital One Arena.
Jan 14  |  By William Simoneau

Spencer Carbery on Ethen Frank's Game

Jan 11, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Washington Capitals center Ethen Frank (53) celebrates with his teammates after scoring a goal against the Nashville Predators during the third period at Bridgestone Arena.
Jan 14  |  By William Simoneau

Capitals' new power play look amid all the absences

Sep 22, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals forward Eriks Mateiko (73) and Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Jamie Drysdale (9) battle for the puck in the first period at Capital One Arena.
Jan 13  |  By William Simoneau

Capitals Prospect Out for Olympics and Rest of Season

Jan 11, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) scores past Washington Capitals goaltender Charlie Lindgren (79) during the third period at Bridgestone Arena.
Jan 13  |  By William Simoneau

Capitals vs Canadiens: Game preview

Dec 31, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (43) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the New York Rangers during the second period at Capital One Arena.
Jan 13  |  By William Simoneau

News on Tom Wilson's Status

Dec 18, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Sonny Milano (15) reaches for the puck as Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Matthew Knies (23) chases during the first period at Capital One Arena.
Jan 13  |  By William Simoneau

Bottom-six forward back in the lineup for the Capitals

Jan 11, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville Predators goaltender Justus Annunen (29) blocks the shot of Washington Capitals right wing Justin Sourdif (34) during the first period at Bridgestone Arena.
Jan 13  |  By William Simoneau

Capitals injury updates from the morning skate

Jan 11, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville Predators goaltender Justus Annunen (29) blocks the shot of Washington Capitals center Aliaksei Protas (21) during the third period at Bridgestone Arena.
Jan 13  |  By William Simoneau

Pressure Rising on the Capitals in the East

Jan 8, 2026; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens goalie Samuel Montembeault (35) makes a save against the Florida Panthers during the second period at Bell Centre.
Jan 13  |  By William Simoneau

Capitals' next opponent's starting goalie is already in Washington

Jan 11, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Washington Capitals center Ethen Frank (53) celebrates with his teammates after scoring a goal against the Nashville Predators during the third period at Bridgestone Arena.
Jan 13  |  By William Simoneau

Capitals best Prospects List

Sep 22, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals forward Eriks Mateiko (73) and Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Jamie Drysdale (9) battle for the puck in the first period at Capital One Arena.
Jan 12  |  By William Simoneau

One of the Capitals' top prospects suffers a skate cut during a game

Jan 11, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Washington Capitals center Nic Dowd (26) skates with the puck against the Nashville Predators during the third period at Bridgestone Arena.
Jan 12  |  By William Simoneau

Nic Dowd turns the Mentors' Trip into something bigger

Jan 11, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Washington Capitals center Connor McMichael (24) skates with the puck against the Nashville Predators during the second period at Bridgestone Arena.
Jan 12  |  By William Simoneau

Roster move in the Capitals system

Jan 5, 2026; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers left wing Artemi Panarin (10) skates with the puck against the Utah Mammoth during the second period at Madison Square Garden.
Jan 12  |  By William Simoneau

Capitals in Trade Rumors for an NHL Star

Jan 11, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Washington Capitals goaltender Charlie Lindgren (79) blocks the shot of Nashville Predators right wing Michael McCarron (47) during the first period at Bridgestone Arena.
Jan 12  |  By William Simoneau

Steven Stamkos on Charlie Lindgren's poke check that sent him flying

Jan 1, 2026; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Washington Capitals center Hendrix Lapierre (29) skates with the puck in the second period against the Ottawa Senators at the Canadian Tire Centre.
Jan 12  |  By William Simoneau

Hendrix Lapierre lands on a list with NHL stars

Jan 11, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville Predators goaltender Justus Annunen (29) blocks the shot of Washington Capitals center Dylan Strome (17) during the first period at Bridgestone Arena.
Jan 12  |  By William Simoneau

Dylan Strome on the Capitals' Recent Performance

Jan 7, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals right wing Justin Sourdif (34) skates with the puck past Dallas Stars defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin (46) during the third period at Capital One Arena.
Jan 12  |  By William Simoneau

Capitals Lose Another Key Player to Injury

Jan 9, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates after scoring against the Chicago Blackhawks during the third period at United Center.
Jan 11  |  By William Simoneau

Alex Ovechkin reached a major milestone

Jan 9, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) smiles after scoring against the Chicago Blackhawks during the third period at United Center.
Jan 11  |  By William Simoneau

Tonight's Capitals lineup: latest update

Jan 9, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Blackhawks center Jason Dickinson (16) battles for the puck with Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (74) during the second period at United Center.
Jan 11  |  By William Simoneau

Looking back at John Carlson's first half after his 36th birthday Saturday

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