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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
Andrew Cristall leads AHL in points, assists, and plus-minus after four games: ‘It’s almost like he knows his next play before it even happens’
HERSHEY, PA — Andrew Cristall is adjusting to new linemates and arguably hasn’t played his best hockey early for the Hershey Bears. It hasn’t mattered. Four games into the 2026-27 season, the Capitals’ 2023 second-round pick is tied for the AHL lead in points (8), assists (8), and plus-minus (+6). Six of his eight apples
Capitals to remain without Pierre-Luc Dubois and Matt Roy against Canadiens
Pierre-Luc Dubois and Matt Roy still aren’t ready to return for the Washington Capitals. Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery revealed that neither player will dress for the Caps in the club’s Wednesday night matchup with the Montreal Canadiens. Dubois has missed the past two games with an illness and hasn’t resumed skating yet, while Roy
Mathieu Olivier fined by NHL Player Safety for ringing chimes of Uvis Balinskis: ‘I don’t even have an explanation for it’
Mathieu Olivier got himself into some hot water after putting his hockey stick somewhere it does not belong: Uvis Balinskis‘ crotch. The NHL’s Department of Player Safety fined Olivier $5,000, the maximum allowed under the CBA, for “slashing” Balinskis where the sun doesn’t shine. The punishment comes on top of Olivier receiving a five-minute major
‘Whoever doesn’t win is not going to be happy’: Hutson brothers prepare for first NHL game against each other
Two sets of brothers will be on the ice at Capital One Arena on Wednesday night. As the Protas siblings line up again for the Washington Capitals, their teammate, Cole Hutson, will face off against his older brother, Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson, for the first time in the NHL. The Hutsons seemed more focused
Hurricanes mascot Stormy ruthlessly mocks Capitals logo: ‘Also, oink.’
Becoming Stanley Cup champions gives you a certain swagger, and it’s fair to say Carolina Hurricanes mascot Stormy is feeling pretty saucy these days. The beefin’ mascot has a bit where he holds up a piece of paper during home games at Lenovo Center with a clever, or perhaps tired, observation, trying to be a Sophisticated
Capitals can’t quite quell the Hurricanes again despite a surprise goal from Justin Holl: numbers for the morning after
The Washington Capitals took two separate leads against the Carolina Hurricanes but couldn’t stave off a comeback, ultimately falling 4-2 after a rough second half of the game. PLD, feel better. Matt Roy, sending you healing vibes, too. After putting together an excellent first period, reminiscent of their entire game in Carolina to kick the
Blues rookie Dylan Peterson gets into fight in NHL debut as worried mom watches from front row
Most hockey parents dream of someday watching their child make the NHL. Probably none of them envision watching their son get punched in the face from glass-side seats. But that was the experience for Angela and Blaine Peterson, who were at Canadian Tire Centre to see their son, St. Louis Blues rookie Dylan Peterson, make
Matt Rempe fights for first time since undergoing two thumb surgeries, injures other hand
Matt Rempe has already opened his fight ledger for the 2026-27 NHL season in his second game with the New York Rangers. Rempe needed just four shifts to find a willing dance partner in Tampa Bay Lightning forward Jeffrey Viel. The two tough guys dropped their gloves with 5:43 remaining in the first period of
Ryan Leonard benched for ‘frustrating’ slashing penalty against Hurricanes: ‘Cannot happen, and he’ll learn from it’
Ryan Leonard may have had a multi-point game against the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday, but his time in Raleigh ended on a sour note, even beyond the Capitals’ 4-2 defeat. After strong play earlier in the night, Leonard headed to the penalty box for a slash midway through the third period and watched nearly the
Plentiful penalty problems condemn Caps to Canes’ conquering
Down a couple important players, the Washington Capitals hopped down to Raleigh to visit the Carolina Hurricanes – a rematch of that 5-2 win in the season opener. Boone Jenner scored first, continuing a torrid streak to start his season. In the second period, Andrei Svechnikov tied it by shoving the puck through Thompson’s pads,
Capitals vs. Hurricanes live updates: Andrei Svechnikov scores late go-ahead goal as Washington falls 4-2 to Carolina
Game information/links Game preview Twenty-two years after the Washington Capitals selected him first overall in the 2004 NHL Draft, Alex Ovechkin is back in the same building where his NHL journey began. Tonight, he’ll play his final regular-season game in Raleigh as his farewell tour makes its first stop against the Carolina Hurricanes. RMNB News
‘I have such great memories here, drafted first overall’: Alex Ovechkin starts farewell tour where NHL career began for final regular-season game in Carolina
Alex Ovechkin will play his final regular-season game at Lenovo Center against the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday night, kicking off his farewell tour at the place that started his NHL journey. The Washington Capitals captain was drafted first overall by the Capitals in 2004 at what was then the RBC Center in Raleigh. Now, 22
Capitals morning skate: News, projected lineups, injury updates ahead of Hurricanes game
The Washington Capitals are already back in Raleigh, North Carolina, for their final regular-season visit to play the Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center. After Washington beat Carolina in their own barn 5-2 on October 2, the Hurricanes haven’t lost another game, building an NHL-best five-game winning streak and climbing to the top of the league
‘An elite player’: TJ Oshie shares high praise for Capitals rookie defenseman Cole Hutson
TJ Oshie was between the benches during the Washington Capitals‘ 5-3 loss to the Seattle Kraken on Sunday. And not only did the former Capital unsuspectingly resume his pregame butt-taps tradition with Tom Wilson, but he also got a first look at some of the team’s newest players from center ice. After the game, Oshie,
We finally have a timeline for when the NHL’s new Hometown Remix jerseys will be revealed
The NHL’s latest alternate jersey program is nearing a release. Monday, the Nashville Predators were documented by the Tennessean’s Alex Daugherty working in special new equipment during their practice at Centennial Ice Rink. The new gear included navy helmets and dark navy pants featuring a gold design with stars. Uh, navy helmets? And navy pants
Connor Hellebuyck could rejoin Winnipeg Jets after trade request, but teammates ‘may not want him back’ (report)
Connor Hellebuyck is back in the news despite still not playing a single minute for the Winnipeg Jets this season. Hellebuyck continues to forfeit his 2026-27 season salary (now over $536k) because of a team-issued suspension for missing training camp, but he may reportedly seek a return to the Jets while keeping his prior trade request
Capitals host Alexa Landestoy announces she is pregnant with twins
Alexa Landestoy’s family is growing once again. The Monumental Sports Network host announced on Monday that she and her husband, Michael Landestoy, are expecting twins next year. “We’ve been keeping a few secrets! Isabella is going to be a BIG SISTER!! & at our first appointment, we got the surprise of a lifetime…. there are
Garin Bjorklund sent to ECHL South Carolina as Hershey settles on early goaltending tandem
The Hershey Bears solved their logjam in net on Monday, sending Garin Bjorklund to the ECHL’s South Carolina Stingrays. The move comes after Mitch Gibson, the Bears’ presumed number-one starter, returned from a lower-body injury on Sunday and stopped 24 of 25 shots in Hershey’s 6-1 victory over the Texas Stars. Veteran Cal Petersen, who
Capitals don’t know what to expect as Alex Ovechkin begins NHL farewell tour at Lenovo Center against Hurricanes
Alex Ovechkin‘s farewell tour officially begins Tuesday night, and even his coaches and teammates don’t know exactly what to expect. Ovechkin will play his final regular-season game at Lenovo Center when the Capitals visit the Carolina Hurricanes. With the Caps captain announcing last week that the 2026-27 season will be his last in the NHL,
Alex Ovechkin scores free 9:30 Club tickets for life after reaching 930 career goals
Alex Ovechkin became the first player in NHL history to reach 930 goals on Sunday. And apparently, that comes with a pretty incredible perk most Washingtonians will likely be jealous of. The 9:30 Club gave the Washington Capitals captain free tickets for life. The venue’s owner, Seth Hurwitz, along with his son Sam, presented Ovechkin
Pierre-Luc Dubois, Matt Roy to miss Hurricanes game, Alex Tuch will travel with team despite missing practice
The Washington Capitals will remain without two of their top players in their next game against the Carolina Hurricanes. Neither forward Pierre-Luc Dubois (illness) nor defenseman Matt Roy (lower-body injury) skated with the team at MedStar Capitals Iceplex on Monday, and head coach Spencer Carbery ruled both out of traveling to Raleigh for Tuesday night’s
Capitals make roster moves with Rasmus Sandin and Matt Roy sidelined, recall Justin Holl from Hershey
The Washington Capitals made a trio of roster moves on Monday, formally moving two injured defensemen off their active roster and bringing in a reinforcement from Hershey. The Capitals placed Rasmus Sandin on long-term injured reserve and Matt Roy on injured reserve, while recalling veteran defenseman Justin Holl from the AHL’s Bears. Both Sandin and
Happiness Survey, October 2026: Results white paper and strategic insights
As you recall, prior to the beginning of the season, we conducted our first Happiness Survey. In the past, we had only begun running the survey at game twenty, but we thought we should get a baseline this year. I’m glad we did; the results are interesting. We will now go over them. This is