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…
Alex Ovechkin returns to Capitals ice for first time ahead of 22nd NHL season
ARLINGTON, VA -- The NHL’s all-time leading goal scorer is back on the ice. Alex Ovechkin returned to MedStar Capitals Iceplex on…
‘It’s not a done deal: NHL backtracks on Texas expansion timeline
NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly recently reset expectations and provided some updates on the impending NHL expansion at the NHL/NHLPA Player Media…
‘His shot is his shot, and that’s not going anywhere’: Sidney Crosby believes Alex Ovechkin can still have a big season at 41
Alex Ovechkin may turn 41 before the Washington Capitals begin their new season, but longtime rival Sidney Crosby isn’t ready to count out…
‘I definitely feel a lot faster’: Andrew Cristall’s offseason skating work is already showing positive results
ANNAPOLIS, MD -- Andrew Cristall is hitting the ground running this fall. Now in his fourth Rookie Camp for the Capitals, Cristall…
Cole Hutson and Ryan Leonard apparently won’t be roommates after all: ‘I don’t think it’s happening’
Sorry, Caps fans. Ryan Leonard and Cole Hutson apparently won’t be living together this season. Hutson revealed the news at the first…
7-foot-1 Sharks prospect Alexander Karmanov fights Kings player in rookie camp game — and the size difference is ridiculous
Alexander Karmanov immediately made his presence felt -- and it is quite a large presence -- in his first game as a…
Mitch Gibson’s new Capitals mask is ridiculously clean and features his ‘Notorious G.I.B.’ moniker
Mitch Gibson's new Washington Capitals mask is a stunner. Painted by Vice Design, a Columbus, Ohio-based custom mask shop, the bucket features…
Canadiens sign Chris Kreider to one-year contract after veteran scorer waived by Ducks
Chris Kreider has found his new home. The 35-year-old winger signed a one-year contract Saturday with the Montreal Canadiens. Per TSN Hockey…
Tom Wilson says Alex Ovechkin’s NHL 27 character has a ‘good tan’: ‘We always admire his haircuts’
NHL 27, the latest installment in EA Sports’ hockey video game franchise, stirred up plenty of online chatter when players’ in-game faces…
Gavin McKenna scores Michigan at Leafs rookie practice, talks living with John Tavares and playing with Auston Matthews
Gavin McKenna took the ice for the first day of Toronto Maple Leafs rookie camp Friday, and he did not disappoint. The…
‘Sup, brother’: Alex Ovechkin returns to Capitals practice facility, greets teammates and staff ahead of 22nd NHL season
Alex Ovechkin is officially back in the United States after a long summer in Russia. Ovechkin, who signed a one-year, $4.25 million…
Dylan Larkin removed as Red Wings captain, will still report to training camp despite unresolved trade request
Despite requesting a trade shortly after the 2025-26 season, Dylan Larkin will report to the Detroit Red Wings' training camp next week,…
DAZN announces pricing and subscription plans for watching Capitals games
Washington Capitals fans officially have a new way to stream games this season. Two weeks after Monumental Sports Network announced a partnership…
The Capitals’ new young guns: on Segways
The Washington Capitals are going back in time to usher in a new era for the team. On Thursday, the Capitals posted…
TJ Oshie to be inducted into United States Hockey Hall of Fame as part of 2026 class
USA Hockey announced its five-member 2026 U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame class on Thursday, with TJ Oshie among those selected for induction.…
Tom Wilson joins Capitals informal skates after completing duties at NHL Player Media Tour
The Washington Capitals are very close to having their full roster on the ice after Thursday morning's informal skate. Tom Wilson, one…
‘I was standing there, looking like an idiot’: Matvei Michkov tells embarrassing Alex Ovechkin jersey swap story
Matvei Michkov ran into a very awkward situation with Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin this past season. The young Russian forward wanted…
