Connor Bedard signs five-year, $75 million contract extension with Chicago Blackhawks
The Chicago Blackhawks have locked down 21-year-old phenom Connor Bedard. Chicago announced Saturday that they have signed Bedard to a five-year contract…
LeBron James to the Washington Wizards? Anthony Davis says they’ve ‘had some conversations.’
The Washington Wizards may have a chance to pull off the NBA’s most stunning move of the summer: reuniting LeBron James with…
Washington Capitals to play two Monday lunch-hour games this season as NHL expands international reach
The Washington Capitals will participate in a new NHL scheduling initiative as the league tries to cater to and build its international…
Alex Ovechkin drafted to Team Sergachev for 2026 Match of the Year, will play alongside Aliaksei Protas
Alex Ovechkin now knows which team he'll be playing for in this year's Match of the Year on July 25. After it…
Alex Ovechkin reveals his five favorite beers
Forget goals, records, and all-time rankings. Alex Ovechkin has revealed the list that truly matters: his five favorite beers. Ahead of the…
Lacey Eden throws out ceremonial first pitch, meets fans at Chesapeake Baysox Women in Sports Night
Lacey Eden, one of the most accomplished Maryland-born hockey players of all time, was honored at Friday's Chesapeake Baysox game for Women…
Connor McMichael signs six-year, $40.5 million contract extension with St. Louis Blues
Connor McMichael and the St. Louis Blues avoided salary arbitration and came to terms on a six-year, $40.5 million extension. The big…
Alex Ovechkin’s potential final home game and NHL regular-season game set after Capitals schedule release
NHL schedule release day always gives Washington Capitals fans plenty of dates to circle, but this year’s calendar carries extra weight. Earlier…
Hershey Bears sign 6-foot-5 goaltender Ben Kraws, giving Capitals organization six goalies under contract for next season
The Hershey Bears continued to add to their goaltending depth on Thursday, signing netminder Ben Kraws to a one-year AHL contract. The…
Washington Capitals release full 2026-27 regular-season schedule
The Washington Capitals officially released their 84-game schedule for the 2026-27 season on Thursday. The Capitals will open up the new season…
Alex Ovechkin says he’s ‘not a big fan’ of Erling Haaland despite social media comparisons between the two
While watching the 2026 FIFA World Cup this summer, hockey fans found plenty of Alex Ovechkin in Norwegian goal-scoring star Erling Haaland.…
‘I was waiting, just like everyone else’: Aliaksei Protas says nobody on the Capitals knew Alex Ovechkin was re-signing
The Washington Capitals may have shared a locker room with Alex Ovechkin, but they had no more insight into his future than…
Capitals to open 2026-27 season on the road, host Penguins in home opener
The Washington Capitals now know where they'll begin the 2026-27 NHL season. The NHL announced the date and opponent for all 32…
Alex Ovechkin says his sons fell in love with hockey on their own: ‘We don’t push them’
Alex Ovechkin's young sons, Sergei and Ilya, have fallen in love with hockey, and the Washington Capitals' superstar says it happened naturally.…
Alex Ovechkin says he’ll try for 1,000 career goals: ‘Everything will depend on my desire and health’
If everything goes right next season, Alex Ovechkin is open to continuing his career another year. He's also found a new milestone…
Hershey Bears sign three depth players to one-year AHL contracts
The Hershey Bears restocked their depth by inking three players to one-year AHL contracts on Tuesday. The club announced that they signed…
Washington Capitals sign 2026 first-round pick Oliver Suvanto to three-year, entry-level contract
The Washington Capitals announced they have signed 2026 first-round pick Oliver Suvanto to a three-year, entry-level contract. Suvanto, taken with the 18th overall…
Alex Ovechkin plays soccer again at Russia’s Street Cup, drills opponent with powerful shot
Alex Ovechkin competed for a Cup once again. No, not the Stanley Cup (although he will be doing that next season after…
Capitals trade forward Zac Funk to the Buffalo Sabres for forward Tyler Kopff
The Washington Capitals swapped minor-league forwards with the Buffalo Sabres late Monday afternoon. Zac Funk is headed to the Sabres, with the…
Hershey Bears sign goaltender Garin Bjorklund to AHL contract with potential questions looming in net
The Hershey Bears announced they have signed goaltender Garin Bjorklund to an AHL contract for the 2026-27 season. Bjorklund, a 2020 sixth-round…
