Lynden Lakovic had never tried asparagus or cauliflower. Then he moved in with Pierre-Luc Dubois.
ARLINGTON, VA -- Pierre-Luc Dubois has become the Capitals’ go-to host for young players, giving rookies Ryan Leonard and Cole Hutson a…
Tom Wilson calls Capitals’ gigantic size ‘a bit laughable’ after seeing it up close at training camp
The Washington Capitals are projected to be the biggest team in the NHL this season. And Tom Wilson immediately noticed the size…
Ryan Leonard has a special thank you planned for Leo Carlsson after $84 million payday
Leo Carlsson dramatically reset the market for young stars earlier this summer when he signed a five-year, $90 million offer sheet with…
Alex Ovechkin walks away from pressing interview with ESPN about United Russia video
Following his media availability on Thursday, Alex Ovechkin briefly took pointed questions from ESPN’s Robert Klemko before walking away. A former Washington Post…
Rasmus Sandin skates in no-contact jersey between Capitals practices: ‘I think we’re all hopeful’
ARLINGTON, VA -- The Washington Capitals saw positive signs on the injury front on Thursday as defenseman Rasmus Sandin took the ice…
Alex Ovechkin hopes for ‘peace and love’ but had no hesitation participating in Putin-aligned United Russia campaign ad: ‘They asked me to do that, I say yes’
ARLINGTON, VA -- Alex Ovechkin’s first media appearance of the season could have been a victory lap. Going into the offseason, Ovechkin’s…
Connor Hellebuyck suspended by Winnipeg Jets after failing to report to training camp
Amid an unresolved trade request, Connor Hellebuyck was suspended by the Winnipeg Jets after failing to report to training camp on Wednesday.…
Capitals debut what could be their Opening Night lines on Day 1 of Training Camp
The Washington Capitals took to the ice for the first day of training camp, and big news emerged just from the colored…
Capitals Media Day 2026 live updates: Ovechkin speaks, new lines, and more as training camp opens
The Washington Capitals are officially back on the ice. The team opened training camp on Thursday with its first on-ice session. Today…
Congressman Joe Wilson sends Gary Bettman letter criticizing Alex Ovechkin’s appearance in a United Russia campaign ad
The controversy surrounding Alex Ovechkin's recent appearance in a political campaign ad for United Russia took another turn on Wednesday. South Carolina…
Ryan Reaves, longtime Tom Wilson nemesis, retires at 39: ‘The corners are a little safer today’
Ryan Reaves, one of the NHL’s most recognizable and legendary enforcers of the past two decades, announced his retirement Wednesday at the…
Connor McMichael debuts absolutely unhinged hockey smile at Blues golf tournament
Connor McMichael went from hockey player to full-blown Hockey Guy over the summer. While attending the St. Louis Blues' annual Blues for…
Ryan Leonard just signed for eight years. Capitals GM Chris Patrick is already talking about his next long-term contract.
Time will tell whether Ryan Leonard's eight-year, $84 million contract extension proves to be a bargain or a gamble for the Washington…
Capitals sign Justin Sourdif to eight-year, $50.8 million contract extension
The Washington Capitals not only locked up Ryan Leonard long-term on Tuesday, but they also just signed depth centerman Justin Sourdif well…
Tom Wilson on what rule he’d change in the NHL rulebook: ‘I just want to go back and play it like it was in the 1800s’
Remember that overturned goal for goaltender interference? Or that frustrating time when a big tally was taken off the board because a…
Capitals reveal roster and schedule for 2026 Training Camp
The Washington Capitals have announced their 52-man roster for Training Camp ahead of the 2026-27 season. On-ice activities will begin on Thursday,…
Capitals prank Ryan Leonard with green jersey, scribble dollar signs all over his helmet after $84 million extension
Ryan Leonard guaranteed a life of luxury for his future son's son after signing an eight-year, $84 million contract extension with the…
Capitals sign Ryan Leonard to eight-year, $84 million contract extension
One of the game's most talented young scorers and power forwards will be a Capital long-term. Tuesday, Ryan Leonard signed an eight-year,…
Alex Ovechkin appears in campaign commercial for Putin-aligned United Russia party
Alex Ovechkin took part in a political campaign ad before leaving Russia for the United States. Standing with a host of notable…
‘MVO’: Alex Ovechkin debuts new stick with possible tribute to late father Mikhail
Alex Ovechkin debuted a new hockey stick during his first skate back at MedStar Capitals Iceplex on Monday. After saying hi to…
