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The mere threat of a Tom Wilson hit sends Jack Hughes diving to the ice
Tom Wilson is known to put quite the fright into anyone who steps onto the ice against him. Jack Hughes was the latest example on Saturday, when the Capitals hosted the New Jersey Devils at Capital One Arena. While bearing down on Washington’s net on a rush chance, Hughes (5-foot-11, 175 pounds) quickly glanced up
Lynden Lakovic scores first AHL goal in Hershey’s 5-3 win over Providence
Lynden Lakovic had a night he’ll never forget in Hershey. Five minutes and 12 seconds into the first period, Lakovic found the back of the net for the first time as a professional, beating Providence Bruins goaltender Simon Zajíček. Lakovic’s power-play goal put the Bears up 1-0. Lynden Lakovic’s first AHL goal The Bears’ rookie
Capitals send Justin Holl back to Hershey Bears with Matt Roy nearing return from injury
The Washington Capitals made a roster move after their 4-2 win over the New Jersey Devils on Saturday. Shortly after the final horn sounded, the Capitals sent veteran defenseman Justin Holl back to the AHL’s Hershey Bears, per the NHL media site. The Caps recalled Holl earlier this week after placing Matt Roy and Rasmus
Capitals’ new ‘Legend of the Game’ award is an Alex Ovechkin rookie-era helmet, mirrored tinted visor and all
The Washington Capitals have a new player of the game award, and it’s a vintage piece of equipment with special significance. Future Washington Capitals captain Tom Wilson revealed the special item after the Capitals defeated the New Jersey Devils 4-2 in a Saturday matinee at Capital One Arena. “I think we’re going with ‘Legend of
‘It was a huge play, huge moment’: Ryan Leonard dangles through New Jersey Devils in goal of the year candidate
WASHINGTON, DC — Ryan Leonard is only in his sophomore season in the NHL, but he recorded an all-time career highlight. Leonard scored in absolutely ridiculous fashion against the New Jersey Devils on Saturday, carrying the puck nearly the full length of the ice and splitting New Jersey’s defenders for an early goal of the
Connor Hellebuyck’s suspension expected to end next week amid Winnipeg Jets trade drama (report)
Connor Hellebuyck and the Winnipeg Jets are about to find themselves in quite the awkward situation. According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the Jets will have to end Hellebuyck’s suspension for failing to report to training camp on Friday, October 23. Under the NHL’s CBA, the Jets could suspend Hellebuyck for a “reasonable length” of time
It’s not overpassing if it works: Caps crush Devils
It was a gorgeous autumn afternoon here in Frederick, Maryland, and I missed it not at all while I watched the Washington Capitals out-skill the New Jersey Devils on home ice. Arseny Gritsyuk teamed up with Dawson Mercer to beat Logan Thompson and put the Devils up first. The Caps did not like that. Ryan
Capitals vs. Devils live updates: Washington beats New Jersey 4-2 behind goals from Leonard, Protas, and Strome
Game information/links Game preview The Washington Capitals are back in action Saturday afternoon, but an illness making its way through the locker room is complicating their plans. The Capitals (4-3-0) will host the New Jersey Devils (4-3-0) at Capital One Arena for a 1 pm matinee, looking to build on Wednesday’s entertaining 5-4 victory over
Capitals pregame: News, projected lineups, injury updates ahead of Devils game
The Washington Capitals are ready to dance with the New Jersey Devils at Capital One Arena on Saturday afternoon. After a couple of days off following their victory over the Montreal Canadiens, the Capitals will take on the Devils in the first of four intra-division games between the two clubs this season. New Jersey enters
Pierre-Luc Dubois placed on injured reserve after illness forces him to miss fourth straight game
Pierre-Luc Dubois will miss a fourth straight game due to illness on Saturday. During Spencer Carbery’s pregame chat with media, the Washington Capitals head coach confirmed that the team’s star center would miss Saturday’s matinee matchup against the New Jersey Devils with the bug, joining Justin Sourdif and Matt Roy out of the lineup. The team also recalled Jonny Brodzinski
Capitals recall Jonny Brodzinski from Hershey as illness takes toll on forward corps
With an illness continuing to work its way through the Washington Capitals‘ locker room, the team is turning to the Hershey Bears for reinforcements. The Capitals recalled veteran forward Jonny Brodzinski from their AHL affiliate after Justin Sourdif missed practice on Friday. During his pregame chat with reporters this morning, Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery
TJ Oshie and Braden Holtby to hold public autograph signings in November
Washington Capitals fans have two upcoming opportunities to meet members of the franchise’s 2018 Stanley Cup championship team in November. TJ Oshie and Braden Holtby will hold public autograph signings at Eavesdrop Brewery in Manassas, Virginia, on consecutive weekends, with Oshie appearing on Saturday, November 14, and Holtby following on Sunday, November 22. Both events
NHL insiders reveal steep asking prices for Dylan Larkin and Connor Hellebuyck amid trade requests
Two of the NHL’s biggest unresolved trade requests continue to fuel rumors and speculation, but new reporting has shed light on what it might take to get deals done. Dylan Larkin of the Detroit Red Wings and Connor Hellebuyck of the Winnipeg Jets, both gold-medal-winning members of Team USA at the 2026 Winter Olympics, want
Ryan Leonard is hopping during warmups for reasons unknown
The Washington Capitals are no strangers to warmups shenaniganery. Whether it’s their elaborate pregame tunnel routines, physically lifting up teammates on the ice, or Tom Wilson and TJ Oshie’s butt-tapping ritual (which has continued even past Oshie’s retirement), the Caps have never let the seriousness of game preparation stop them from having fun. Enter: Ryan
Justin Sourdif joins Pierre-Luc Dubois in missing Capitals practice due to illness
Illness continues to plague the Washington Capitals‘ center-ice depth. After seeing Pierre-Luc Dubois miss the last three games and not yet return to practice due to falling ill, the Caps are now also missing Justin Sourdif for the same reason. Washington announced that Sourdif is sick after he didn’t participate in Friday morning’s skate at MedStar
‘Oh, and it didn’t go!’: Doc Emrick reveals he couldn’t see Braden Holtby’s ‘The Save’ when he made iconic Stanley Cup Final call
Few broadcasters have captured the excitement, unpredictability, and sheer drama of hockey quite like Doc Emrick. With his unmistakable voice, colorful vocabulary, and extraordinary gift for describing the action as it unfolded, Emrick provided the soundtrack to some of the most memorable moments in NHL history. For Washington Capitals fans, few of those calls are
Alex Ovechkin’s concerning start to the season
Ahead of the 2026-27 regular season, Alex Ovechkin suffered a lower-body injury and didn’t appear in a preseason game. Forty-one years old and in his 22nd and final NHL season, Ovechkin’s training camp has essentially been the start of the regular season. And the early returns have not been great. Ovechkin is, points-wise, experiencing the
Elliotte Friedman: Multiple NHL teams keeping tabs on Capitals’ Ivan Miroshnichenko
Ivan Miroshnichenko made the most of his first game of the season with the Washington Capitals on Wednesday night, scoring a goal and, apparently, further catching the attention of teams around the NHL. According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, multiple clubs are monitoring the 22-year-old winger’s status in Washington. With the Capitals’ forward group crowded with
‘One of the greatest honors of my life’: Capitals’ Dylan Strome to have his No. 19 retired by Erie Otters
Dylan Strome will be getting an incredible honor later this season. The Erie Otters will retire Strome’s number 19 from junior on February 6, raising it to the rafters at Erie Insurance Arena. On an Instagram Story post, Strome called the gesture, “One of the greatest honors of my life. Can’t wait to be back
Jordan Kyrou finds his legs and scoring touch in win over Canadiens: numbers for the morning after
The Washington Capitals didn’t have their best against the Montreal Canadiens on Wednesday night, but two points are two points. The Caps were opportunistic and pounced on the few chances they did create, downing the Habs 5-4 in a close one. A win is a win, especially to end such a busy stretch for the
‘Hell of a job, Miro!’: Ivan Miroshnichenko scores in Capitals’ season debut, levels Juraj Slafkovský with huge hit
Washington Capitals forward Ivan Miroshnichenko made his season debut on Wednesday and he did not disappoint in the team’s 5-4 victory over the Montreal Canadiens. After sitting out the first six games of the season, Miroshnichenko scored a power-play goal and landed a huge hit on Juraj Slafkovský in 10:01 of ice time. Miroshichenko’s goal
‘I’ll take it’: Alex Ovechkin wanted credit for Justin Holl’s goal against Canadiens, and Holl was happy to oblige
Alex Ovechkin was mere inches away from potentially scoring the 931st goal of his career in the Washington Capitals‘ 5-4 victory over the Montreal Canadiens, Wednesday. Set up in the right circle looking for a deflection, Ovechkin waved the shaft of his stick at a Justin Holl point shot that found the back of the
‘Fun to have him on our side now’: Alex Tuch continues scorching start with Capitals, scores twice against Canadiens
WASHINGTON, DC — Alex Tuch continued his strong start to the season on Wednesday, tallying three points in the Capitals’ 5-4 win over the Montreal Canadiens. Since joining the Capitals this offseason, Tuch has arguably been Washington’s best skater. He’s recorded six points (5g, 1a) in his first seven games, tied with Ryan Leonard (2g,
Jordan Kyrou breaks out and Alex Tuch keeps scoring in tight Capitals win over Canadiens
The Washington Capitals returned from Raleigh overnight to host the Montreal Canadiens at Capital One Arena on Wednesday. The Caps were looking for a big bounce-back win after dropping two straight. Josh Anderson was gifted the game’s opening marker on a Jordan Kyrou turnover, but Kyrou made up for it with a goal of his
Capitals vs. Canadiens live updates: Alex Tuch scores twice as Washington defeats Montreal 5-4 in wild Hutson brothers showdown
Game information/links Game preview It’s sibling rivalry night at Capital One Arena, and at least one member of the Hutson family is going home unhappy. Washington Capitals rookie defenseman Cole Hutson will face his older brother, Montreal Canadiens star Lane Hutson, for the first time in an NHL game Wednesday night. Lane, the 2025 Calder