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Dec 3, 2025; San Jose, California, USA; Washington Capitals left winger Alex Ovechkin (8) deflects a shot while defended by San Jose Sharks defenseman Timothy Liljegren (37) in the third period at SAP Center at San Jose.
8 hours ago  |  By William Simoneau

The Great Eight turns heads again

Dec 2, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Washington Capitals center Connor McMichael (24) and left wing Anthony Beauvillier (72) celebrate after a goal against the LA Kings in the third period at Crypto.com Arena.
10 hours ago  |  By William Simoneau

Washington on top of the league in a key stat

Nov 19, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals right wing Ryan Leonard (9) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the Edmonton Oilers during the first period at Capital One Arena.
12 hours ago  |  By William Simoneau

The change that drags the power play back to life

Nov 26, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals goaltender Charlie Lindgren (79) celebrates with teammates after their game against the Winnipeg Jets at Capital One Arena.
13 hours ago  |  By William Simoneau

Charlie Lindgren keeps climbing the Capitals record book

Dec 3, 2025; San Jose, California, USA; San Jose Sharks defenseman Dmitry Orlov (9), defenseman Timothy Liljegren (37), Washington Capitals right winger Ryan Leonard (9), and center Ethen Frank (53) pursue the puck in the first period at SAP Center at San Jose.
16 hours ago  |  By William Simoneau

Spencer Carbery on Ryan Leonard's breakout game

Dec 3, 2025; San Jose, California, USA; Washington Capitals left winger Alex Ovechkin (8) waits to receive the puck against the San Jose Sharks in the third period at SAP Center at San Jose.
17 hours ago  |  By William Simoneau

Alex Ovechkin climbs another strange record list

Dec 3, 2025; San Jose, California, USA; Washington Capitals right winger Ryan Leonard (9) celebrates after scoring a goal against the San Jose Sharks in the first period at SAP Center at San Jose.
17 hours ago  |  By William Simoneau

Ryan Leonard comments on a special performance that puts him in elite company

Dec 2, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Washington Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson (48) defends the goal against the LA Kings in the second period at Crypto.com Arena.
20 hours ago  |  By William Simoneau

The comments of Logan Thompson after the Kings game say a lot about him

Nov 11, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Washington Capitals center Nic Dowd (26) and Carolina Hurricanes defenseman KAndre Miller (19) watch the play during the second period at Lenovo Center.
Dec 3  |  By William Simoneau

Veteran Caps player reassigned to the lineup

Apr 12, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, UNITED STATES; Western Michigan Broncos forward Tim Washe (16) and Boston University Terriers defenseman Cole Hutson (44) battle for the puck during the second period of the Frozen Four college ice hockey national championship at Enterprise Center.
Dec 3  |  By William Simoneau

Caps prospect turning heads all over his league

Nov 20, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Washington Capitals forward Anthony Beauvillier (72) prepares for a face off against the Montreal Canadiens during the second period at the Bell Centre.
Dec 3  |  By William Simoneau

Anthony Beauvillier shares his view of Tom Wilson

Oct 26, 2025; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; San Jose Sharks defenseman Vincent Iorio (22) passes the puck against the Minnesota Wild during the first period at Grand Casino Arena.
Dec 3  |  By William Simoneau

Former Capitals blue liner suits up for Sharks against Washington

Dec 2, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Washington Capitals defenseman Trevor van Riemsdyk (57) and left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrate after a goal against the LA Kings in the third period at Crypto.com Arena.
Dec 3  |  By William Simoneau

Ovechkin turns Kings win into another milestone

Nov 24, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins (90) makes a save against on Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (43) during the third period at Capital One Arena.
Dec 3  |  By William Simoneau

Big streak continues for this Caps player

Dec 2, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Washington Capitals right wing Justin Sourdif (34) celebrates after a goal against the LA Kings in the third period at Crypto.com Arena.
Dec 3  |  By William Simoneau

Classy gesture from the Capitals at the end of the game against the Kings

Nov 8, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Washington Capitals right wing Brandon Duhaime (22) reacts after scoring a goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning in the first period at Benchmark International Arena.
Dec 3  |  By William Simoneau

How a third-liner is driving the Capitals' identity

Mar 3, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Ottawa Senators left wing Brady Tkachuk (7) skates with the puck as Washington Capitals defenseman Matt Roy (3) defends in the first period at Capital One Arena.
Dec 2  |  By William Simoneau

What Brady Tkachuk Really Refused to Miss in Washington

Nov 26, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the Winnipeg Jets during the second period at Capital One Arena.
Dec 2  |  By William Simoneau

Another brother duo could reshape the Caps future

Nov 26, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals defenseman Jakob Chychrun (6) celebrates with Capitals defenseman Rasmus Sandin (38) after scoring a goal against the Winnipeg Jets during the first period at Capital One Arena.
Dec 2  |  By William Simoneau

Jakob Chychrun crazy November stat

Jun 6, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, UNITED STATES; Katie Ledecky celebrates after winning the womens 400 meter freestyle at the Toyota National Championships swimming meet at Indiana University Natatorium.
Dec 2  |  By William Simoneau

Olympic legend steals the show in a Capitals game

Nov 30, 2025; Elmont, New York, USA; Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (43) celebrates his goal against the New York Islanders during the second period at UBS Arena.
Dec 2  |  By William Simoneau

Game Preview Caps vs Kings

Nov 28, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals right wing Ryan Leonard (9) skates with the puck past Toronto Maple Leafs center Bobby McMann (74) during the first period at Capital One Arena.
Dec 2  |  By William Simoneau

Ryan Leonard is finally finding his true Capitals identity

Nov 30, 2025; Elmont, New York, USA; New York Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer (48) defends against Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) during the first period at UBS Arena.
Dec 2  |  By William Simoneau

Another Ovechkin stat keeps climbing up the record book

Nov 24, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals defenseman Jakob Chychrun (6) celebrates after scoring a goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets during the first period at Capital One Arena.
Dec 2  |  By William Simoneau

Capitals player forcing his way into Olympic team

Nov 19, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (43) skates with the puck past Edmonton Oilers left wing Zach Hyman (18) during the second period at Capital One Arena.
Dec 1  |  By William Simoneau

Tom Wilson earns a big reward for his effort

Nov 17, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals center Hendrix Lapierre (29) shoots the puck as Los Angeles Kings left wing Jeff Malott (39) defends during the first period at Capital One Arena.
Dec 1  |  By William Simoneau

Hendrix Lapierre opens up after a hard start to the season

Nov 30, 2025; Elmont, New York, USA; Washington Capitals right wing Ryan Leonard (9) checks New York Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer (48) into the boards during the first period at UBS Arena.
Dec 1  |  By William Simoneau

Ryan Leonard's priceless reaction to Tony DeAngelo

Mar 29, 2025; Toledo, OH, USA; Boston University defenseman Cole Hutson (44) skates with the puck in the first period against the Cornell at Huntington Center.
Dec 1  |  By William Simoneau

2 Caps prospects selected to Team USA World Juniors preliminary roster

Nov 30, 2025; Elmont, New York, USA; Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (43) celebrates his goal against the New York Islanders during the first period at UBS Arena.
Dec 1  |  By William Simoneau

Tom Wilson powers Capitals with career pace start

Nov 30, 2025; Elmont, New York, USA; Washington Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson (48) makes a glove save against the New York Islanders during the second period at UBS Arena.
Dec 1  |  By William Simoneau

Humble words from Logan Thompson after saving the Caps

Nov 30, 2025; Elmont, New York, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) taps in an empty net goal against the New York Islanders during the third period at UBS Arena.
Dec 1  |  By William Simoneau

The crazy Capitals stat when Alex Ovechkin finds the net

Nov 30, 2025; Elmont, New York, USA; Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (43) celebrates his goal against the New York Islanders with Washington Capitals defenseman Rasmus Sandin (38) during the second period at UBS Arena.
Dec 1  |  By William Simoneau

Tom Wilson hits new mark in Capitals history

Nov 30, 2025; Elmont, New York, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates his goal with Washington Capitals left wing Anthony Beauvillier (72) against the New York Islanders during the third period at UBS Arena.
Nov 30  |  By William Simoneau

Ovechkin scores his way into history again

Nov 11, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen (31) defends the net against Washington Capitals right wing Ryan Leonard (9) during the second period at Lenovo Center.
Nov 30  |  By William Simoneau

Ryan Leonard's recent stats push him into the Calder Conversation

Nov 30, 2025; Elmont, New York, USA; Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (43) celebrates his goal against the New York Islanders during the first period at UBS Arena.
Nov 30  |  By William Simoneau

Today's game puts Tom Wilson among the NHL's elite

Nov 24, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals defenseman Jakob Chychrun (6) celebrates after scoring a goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets during the first period at Capital One Arena.
Nov 30  |  By William Simoneau

Did the Capitals just find their own Cale Makar

The Bears take the ice. The Hershey Bears hosted the Coachella Valley Firebirds Game 6 of the Calder Cup Finals at Giant Center on Monday June 24, 2024. The Bears defeated the Firebirds, 5-4 in OT to claim their 13th Calder Cup Championship and their second in a row.
Nov 30  |  By William Simoneau

Meaningful theme night in Hershey tonight

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.
Nov 30  |  By William Simoneau

Two Capitals prospects make noise in Hershey

Sep 30, 2025; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Washington Capitals forward Ilya Protas (62) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets in the second period at Nationwide Arena.
Nov 30  |  By William Simoneau

Crazy stat shows how fast Ilya Protas is rising

Hershey Bears Garrett Roe (65), Hershey Bears Riley Sutter (24), and Hershey Bears Bogdan Trineyev (44) celebrate Roe scoring the game-winning goal in the decisive game 7 of the AHL Eastern Conference Finals between the Hershey Bears and Cleveland Monsters on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at the Giant Center in Hershey. The Bears won, 3-2, in overtime.
Nov 30  |  By William Simoneau

Hershey gets help as prospect returns to the lineup

Nov 28, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; referee Kelly Sutherland (11) talks with Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) after waving off a goal by Capitals center Dylan Strome (not pictured) against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the first period at Capital One Arena.
Nov 29  |  By William Simoneau

Ref caught apologizing to strome over goal on hot mic

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.
Nov 29  |  By William Simoneau

Spencer Carbery speak highly of Capitals prospect

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