Alex Ovechkin becomes NHL free agent for first time in his 21-year career
Alex Ovechkin has had many "firsts" throughout his legendary 21-year NHL career, and will mark another on Wednesday. The five-year contract extension…
2026 NHL Free Agency live tracker: Every signing, trade, and big moment
One of the wildest days on the NHL offseason calendar is upon us: the opening of free agency. At 12:00 pm ET,…
Zach Werenski vetoes move to Stars after Blue Jackets reached verbal agreement on trade (report)
Zach Werenski appears to be on his way out of the door in Columbus, but his inevitable landing spot is not going…
6-foot-3 Oliver Suvanto looks to get stronger after NHL Draft: ‘I like to be the big and mean guy’
ARLINGTON, VA -- 2026 first-round pick Oliver Suvanto is still startstruck by the NHL. Four days after Washington drafted him 18th overall,…
Hershey Bears assistant Nick Bootland departs to become head coach of Cleveland Monsters
The Hershey Bears are losing an integral part of their coaching staff, as assistant Nick Bootland is departing the club to become…
Canadiens first-round pick Gleb Pugachyov makes bold claim about fighting Tom Wilson: ‘There would be nothing left of him’
The Montreal Canadiens made forward Gleb Pugachyov their 2026 first-round pick last week, and it sure appears the 18-year-old Russian is not…
Charlie Lindgren expected to remain with Capitals despite trade speculation (report)
The Washington Capitals appear ready to begin the 2026-27 season with the same goaltending tandem from the past two campaigns: Logan Thompson…
Capitals do not extend qualifying offers to three players, making them all unrestricted free agents
After trading Connor McMichael and Hendrix Lapierre, the Washington Capitals had just three restricted free agents remaining in Ryan Hofer, Garin Bjorklund,…
Washington Capitals announce 2026 Development Camp roster and schedule
The Washington Capitals are set to host the 2026 edition of their annual Development Camp this week. Ahead of the organization's prospects…
Ilya Protas expected to make Capitals’ Opening Night roster
The Washington Capitals appear to have their four centers penciled in to start the 2026-27 season, and Ilya Protas is one of…
Chris Patrick says Capitals will target both forwards and defensemen in NHL free agency
The Washington Capitals have been one of the most active teams in the NHL this summer, and they don't plan to call…
North Potomac, Maryland native Quinn McKenzie selected by New Jersey Devils in seventh round of 2026 NHL Draft
With the 222nd pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, Quinn McKenzie became the latest player from Maryland to join an NHL organization.…
Chris Patrick had a week
Congratulations on making it to Sunday, the end of one of the most exciting weeks in recent Washington Capitals history. I can…
Chris Patrick reveals Capitals already know what Alex Ovechkin’s next contract would look like
ARLINGTON, VA — The Washington Capitals have already made a splash to kick off the offseason, but their biggest piece of business…
Alexander Karmanov, selected in the seventh round by the San Jose Sharks, is the tallest player ever drafted to the NHL
Hockey Wemby is here. Alexander Karmanov, selected in the seventh round by the San Jose Sharks, is the tallest player ever drafted,…
Capitals’ draft pick Tyus Sparks compares his playing style to Dylan Guenther, hopes to be first Idaho-born player to make NHL since 1957: ‘It would mean the world’
BUFFALO, NY -- For newly minted Washington Capitals prospect Tyus Sparks, the road to the NHL Draft ran through Boise Airport. Sparks…
Hurricanes acquire John Carlson’s rights from Ducks in trade that briefly pauses NHL Draft
The Carolina Hurricanes made a draft-stopping deal, pausing Round 6 at pick number 192 for nearly 15-20 minutes. The wait was for…
Washington Capitals select forward Logan Stuart in seventh round of 2026 NHL Draft
The Washington Capitals wrapped up their 2026 draft class by selecting forward Logan Stuart in the seventh round, 208th overall. Stuart, a…
Washington Capitals select huge defenseman Brian McFadden in fifth round of 2026 NHL Draft
The Washington Capitals chose their first non-forward in the 2026 NHL Draft when they made defenseman Brian McFadden their fifth-round selection. McFadden,…
Washington Capitals trade up to select forward Tyus Sparks in fourth round of 2026 NHL Draft
The Washington Capitals traded up in the fourth round of the 2026 NHL Draft to select forward Tyus Sparks at 101st overall.…
