Alex Ovechkin plays in final Capitals home opener, closing chapter that began with two-goal NHL debut 21 years ago
Twenty-one years ago, a fully-teethed Alex Ovechkin officially arrived in DC by breaking a pane of glass on his first shift and…
Alex Ovechkin introduced before final Capitals home opener by his two sons, Sergei and Ilya
Alex Ovechkin received an extra-special introduction ahead of his final home opener with the Washington Capitals. Ovechkin, who announced earlier this week…
Alex Ovechkin farewell tour: When he’ll play his final game in every NHL city
Alex Ovechkin is about to embark on a journey that previous reporting suggests he may have wanted to avoid. Now that Ovechkin…
Cole Hutson isn’t nervous ahead of first NHL home opener: ‘I’m going to take it all in’
ARLINGTON, VA -- Cole Hutson got his first taste of Capitals hockey this spring, but there’s still plenty of new milestones left…
‘It’s a massive opportunity’: Hendrix Lapierre promoted to Sidney Crosby’s top line before first game against Capitals
Hendrix Lapierre appears set for a major opportunity in his first game back in Washington. The former Capitals first-round pick is expected…
Carolina Hurricanes’ post-game ‘rock’ — yes, a literal rock — joins pantheon of weirdest NHL team locker-room awards
The Carolina Hurricanes are taking their entrance song "Rock You Like a Hurricane" a little too seriously. The team released a video…
Gavin McKenna scores first NHL goal, says moment topped being selected first overall
Gavin McKenna, the first overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, is officially on the board. Tuesday, in the Toronto Maple Leafs'…
Matt Roy unlikely to play in Capitals home opener against Penguins
The Washington Capitals are set for their home opener against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday but may line up without one of…
‘I was a Sid fan’: Connor McDavid admits he ‘didn’t love’ Alex Ovechkin growing up
Connor McDavid may appreciate Alex Ovechkin now, but not long ago, that wasn't the case. McDavid, who grew up in Newmarket, Ontario,…
Spencer Carbery moves Ryan Leonard to Capitals’ fourth line to give him more defensive responsibility: ‘I’ve seen some really positive signs of growth’
The Washington Capitals split their first two regular-season games on the road and are back at MedStar Capitals Iceplex to prepare for…
Dylan Larkin will play for Red Wings tonight if cleared by doctors, face jeering Detroit crowd
Dylan Larkin will likely have to face the music (or, more accurately, the boos) in Detroit on Tuesday. Red Wings head coach…
Capitals owner Ted Leonsis to receive Lester Patrick Trophy for service to American hockey
Washington Capitals owner Ted Leonsis is receiving one of hockey's highest honors. Tuesday, the NHL announced that Leonsis was named the recipient…
‘He made some big, big stops’: Clay Stevenson wins Jets debut with 30-save performance against Penguins
Clay Stevenson won his first start with the Winnipeg Jets on Monday night. The 27-year-old goaltender, plucked off waivers from the Washington…
‘All good things must come to an end:’ Capitals grapple with ‘mixed emotions’ about Alex Ovechkin’s final NHL season
ARLINGTON, VA -- Exactly 21 years after making his NHL debut, Alex Ovechkin announced on Monday that this season will be his…
Most tickets to attend Alex Ovechkin’s final regular-season home game are listed for over $1,000
Alex Ovechkin announced Monday that the 2026-27 season will be his last in the NHL, and Capitals fans are already jumping at…
‘Maybe it’s my last year too’: Evgeni Malkin breaks longtime media routine to reflect on Alex Ovechkin’s final NHL season
Evgeni Malkin and Alex Ovechkin have spent more than two decades helping define a very special era of hockey together. After growing…
‘Before we even met, we were kind of built up against each other’: Sidney Crosby reflects on rivalry with Alex Ovechkin as Capitals’ star announces NHL retirement
Sidney Crosby spent his entire NHL career playing against Alex Ovechkin. Now, for the first time, he knows exactly when one of…
Alex Ovechkin announces NHL retirement after 2026-27 season: ‘I know in my heart it’s the right decision’
Alex Ovechkin's 22nd NHL season will also be his last. Ovechkin, the NHL's all-time leading goal scorer and the face of the…
‘He needs to get in the gym’: Capitals first-round pick Terik Parascak healthy-scratched opening weekend as Bears take patient approach with prospect
HERSHEY, PA -- While Lynden Lakovic and Petr Sikora had a promising opening weekend for the Hershey Bears, another Washington Capitals prospect…
Petr Sikora scores milestone first AHL goal after sensational pass by Andrew Cristall
A day after Lynden Lakovic picked up his first AHL point in his professional debut, another young Washington Capitals prospect followed up…
