Mike Vecchione leaves Hershey Bears, signs contract with KHL’s Traktor Chelyabinsk: ‘It’s hard to say goodbye’
The KHL is going to be full of former Hershey Bears next season. Just days after both Pierrick Dubé and Chase Priskie…
Alex Ovechkin on if he wants someone to break his NHL goals record: ‘God willing. I will congratulate that player, just like Gretzky congratulated me.’
Alex Ovechkin will continue a tradition that Gordie Howe once started with Wayne Gretzky if a player is ever able to eclipse…
Hockey insider John Shannon believes NHL still set for ‘bump of trades’ and ‘second wave of free agent signings’
The NHL offseason has gone silent as the calendar heads into late July. After the usual flurry of moves at the beginning…
Henrik Rybinski on his first NHL call-up, what it was like practicing with Alex Ovechkin, and how he became such a talented two-way center
The Washington Capitals have several open roster spots heading into the 2025-26 season, and one of the players that could force their…
TJ Oshie and family leave DC area, list McLean, Va house for $9.85 million
TJ Oshie’s time in DC has come to an end. Oshie announced Sunday that he and his family had left the area…
Alex Ovechkin indicates he will play out all of next season with Capitals before making decision on future of NHL career: ‘A year will pass and we will think about it’
Alex Ovechkin became eligible for a contract extension with the Washington Capitals earlier this month. The legendary winger's future has been a…
Aliaksei Protas and Ilya Protas participate in 3-on-3 charity game with several current and former Belarusian NHL players
Aliaksei Protas and his younger brother, Ilya Protas, laced up their skates in their native Belarus for a good cause on Saturday.…
Alex Ovechkin on whether Evgeny Kuznetsov could return to the Capitals this summer: ‘He has his own head on his shoulders. I’m not a manager.’
Evgeny Kuznetsov's name has recently surfaced in offseason rumors, following his agent's revelation that multiple teams have discussed bringing the Russian center…
Andrew Cristall has begun his summer training with Connor Bedard, Kent Johnson, Beck Malenstyn, and other NHL players
Andrew Cristall is back in a pair of skates just a few weeks after completing his third development camp with the Washington…
Alex Ovechkin on becoming just the 23rd player in NHL history to play in 1,500 career games next season: ‘This figure will be very important for me’
Alex Ovechkin is on the verge of even more hockey history. After breaking Wayne Gretzky's all-time goals record this past season, the…
Flyers defenseman Egor Zamula on having to defend Alex Ovechkin: ‘His shots break bones, legs. It is difficult to find a way to contain him.’
Alex Ovechkin is the greatest goal scorer in the history of the NHL, and his ability to put the puck in the…
Yegor Chinakhov has requested a trade from the Columbus Blue Jackets. Could he be the ‘skilled player’ the Capitals are looking for this offseason?
Washington Capitals general manager Chris Patrick was honest about his desire to add a "skilled player" to the team's lineup during his…
Gear from Alex Ovechkin’s 895th career goal added to Hockey Hall of Fame
Alex Ovechkin’s record-breaking goal has been immortalized in the halls of hockey history. The Hockey Hall of Fame has added memorabilia from…
Evgeny Kuznetsov’s agent says he speaks to 2-3 NHL teams a day and a contract resolution should be reached by early August: ‘He is motivated to come back’
Evgeny Kuznetsov revealed his interest in an NHL comeback through his agent, Shumi Babaev, before free agency at the end of June.…
Chase Priskie signs one-year deal with KHL’s Sibir Novosibirsk after being traded by Capitals at draft
Chase Priskie is joining a few other recent Calder Cup champions in the KHL next season. Sibir Novosibirsk announced Friday morning that…
Jaroslav Halak, goaltender behind infamous 2010 playoff upset of Capitals, announces retirement after 17-year NHL career
The author of perhaps the most painful playoff defeat in the Alex Ovechkin-led Washington Capitals era is calling it a wrap on…
Alex Ovechkin says comparing him to his favorite athlete Michael Jordan is like comparing night to day: ‘Jordan is the greatest’
Alex Ovechkin does not want to be mentioned in the same breath as his favorite athlete, six-time NBA champion Michael Jordan. Ovechkin,…
Jordan Kyrou reportedly remains on trade market with St. Louis Blues willing to deal 70-point winger. Are the Capitals a potential landing spot?
The Washington Capitals are expected to be patrolling the trade market this summer, likely targeting a top-six forward after missing out on…
Justin Sourdif and Declan Chisholm receive their jersey numbers with Capitals
The Washington Capitals have made two trades for players this summer, acquiring forward Justin Sourdif from the Florida Panthers and defenseman Declan…
ESPN’s ‘Frozen Frenzy’ returning on October 28 with all 32 NHL teams playing at staggered start times
The NHL released each team's 82-game regular season schedule on Wednesday and one date hockey fans will want to circle on their…
