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When he first arrived in the NHL, Alex Ovechkin rocked yellow laces and a mirrored-tinted visor, having one of the most iconic looks in the league, akin to a Russian RoboCop. At Fanatics Fest earlier in the month, Ovechkin was asked by Bleacher Report's Jonny Lazarus what other player could rock that signature look.
The Washington Capitals had arguably the busiest and most impactful offseason of any NHL team, adding difference-makers through trade or free agency at every position except goaltender. General manager Chris Patrick and his staff finished their business in early July, coming away with a haul that includes Alex Tuch, Jordan Kyrou, Boone Jenner, Vincent Desharnais, and
Justin Sourdif is already grinding away ahead of his second full NHL season with the Washington Capitals. The 24-year-old forward is currently in Calgary, getting in some offseason workouts with Sutter Skills Development, a high-performance player development program run by former NHL forward Brody Sutter of the legendary Sutter hockey family. In a recent clip
Even though they’re teammates, Logan Thompson is openly a big Alex Ovechkin fan, but recently the Washington Capitals tested just how deep his fandom ran. To promote their recently released 2026-27 regular-season schedule, the Capitals posted goals Ovechkin scored against every team in the league. For the Vegas Golden Knights, the club aired a clip
Tom Wilson has a well-earned reputation around the NHL as a player you do not want to mess with. Many opponents have learned the hard way what happens when they push Wilson’s buttons, and most have quickly come to regret it. According to former Washington Capitals teammate Connor McMichael, sometimes even those on the same
It’s already been a busy offseason for Washington Capitals general manager Chris Patrick, who has overhauled the top end of the forward group while adding some insurance to the defense.…
We're moving into the top floors of our series ranking the NHL's 32 coaches. We're now into the top 10 coaches, with Washington Capitals' Spencer Carbery coming in at No. 9.
Two members of the Washington Capitals organization have been invited to the 2026 NHLPA Rookie Showcase in Chicago, Illinois, next week. Defenseman Cole Hutson and forward Andrew Cristall are expected…
The Washington Capitals and their offseason additions are one of the big topics around the NHL heading into the 2026-27 season. With the work of general manager Chris Patrick and his staff, the club has built a roster with the true intent to compete for the franchise’s second Stanley Cup and right the wrongs of missing
The New York Rangers traded their captain, defenseman Jacob Trouba, to the Anaheim Ducks in December 2024 to get the […]
The Washington Capitals built their 2026–27 roster with a deep playoff run in mind, leaning heavily on size and strength as defining parts of their identity. Washington already featured several of the NHL’s most physically imposing players in Tom Wilson, Alex Ovechkin, Aliaksei Protas, and Ilya Protas. The club only became bigger and more difficult
Boone Jenner is pumped to join the Washington Capitals and play alongside the NHL’s greatest goal-scorer next season. After becoming an unrestricted free agent this offseason, Jenner changed teams for the first time in his 13-year career, signing a four-year, $23 million contract with the Capitals on July 1, worth $5.75 million annually. The former
The Washington Capitals have spent the 2026 NHL offseason letting everyone know that not only do they plan to make it back into the playoffs, but also make some big-time noise once there. General manager Chris Patrick made several big additions to his roster, including multiple new forwards and some size on the backend. One
The Washington Capitals completed their 29th draft under the watch of assistant general manager Ross Mahoney last month. Heading into the festivities at Buffalo’s KeyBank Center, the Caps held just four draft picks, with only one coming in the first three rounds, the 18th overall selection. With that pick, the Capitals added Finnish center Oliver
The biggest move of the St. Louis Blues’ summer was trading Jordan Kyrou to the Washington Capitals. The return included forward Connor McMichael, whom new General Manager (GM) Alexander Steen…
Alex Ovechkin was pleased by the Washington Capitals’ aggressive offseason moves, which appeared to immediately turn the team into a Stanley Cup contender. But there was also one unintended consequence: Ovechkin became concerned the Capitals could no longer afford him. Ovechkin made comments about his contract-related anxiety while being interviewed on FONBET’s “FONtour 2026 World
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The Washington Capitals revealed their 2026-27 season schedule this week, dropping the details in a video showcasing Alex Ovechkin scoring on each opponent. In what could be the captain’s last…
Alex Ovechkin is back stateside, making his Fanatics Fest debut at the Javits Center in New York City. The huge event, which brings together the world’s top athletes, leagues, collectors, and brands, is a multi-day festival featuring athlete appearances, autograph signings, photo opportunities, panels, and other marquee activations. Ovechkin arrived midday on Saturday and stayed
The Washington Capitals will participate in a new NHL scheduling initiative as the league tries to cater to and build its international fan base. The NHL is introducing Monday matinee games that will allow games to start in primetime in both Europe and Russia. “(The) steady stream of Monday weekday matinee / European primetime games,
Forget goals, records, and all-time rankings. Alex Ovechkin has revealed the list that truly matters: his five favorite beers. Ahead of the upcoming Match of the Year charity game, Ovechkin participated in a live Q&A alongside Artemi Panarin, Mikhail Sergachev, and Ilya Kovalchuk. While there, he was asked to share his five go-to beer brands
NHL schedule release day always gives Washington Capitals fans plenty of dates to circle, but this year’s calendar carries extra weight. Earlier this month, Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin signed a one-year contract to return for a 22nd season, which could be his last in the NHL. With the Capitals’ schedule now public, the dates and
The Hershey Bears continued to add to their goaltending depth on Thursday, signing netminder Ben Kraws to a one-year AHL contract. The 6-foot-5 Kraws split the 2025-26 season between the AHL’s Texas Stars and ECHL’s Idaho Steelheads. He spent most of the year with Idaho, posting a 16-12-2 record, a 3.03 goals-against average, and a
The Washington Capitals officially released their 84-game schedule for the 2026-27 season on Thursday. The Capitals will open up the new season with a back-to-back on the road, taking on the defending champion Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center on Friday, October 2, and then traveling down to Benchmark International Arena on Saturday, October 3, to