Alex Ovechkin tells story of why he once taped a toilet plunger to his stick at Capitals practice
Alex Ovechkin is not one to usually mess around with his hockey sticks, but he made a funny exception during the 2011-12…
Zdeno Chara involved in bicycle accident during training ride, says injured runner was at fault
Legendary NHL defenseman Zdeno Chara was involved in a bicycle accident while training in his native Slovakia last week, per Slovak outlet…
Pittsburgh Penguins sign forward with just 14 career points to an 8-year, $32 million contract extension
The Pittsburgh Penguins made a very surprising move on Thursday. The club announced that they have re-signed restricted free agent forward Ville…
Capitals goaltending prospect Antoine Keller opens up about leaving North America last season, future path back to organization
Antoine Keller had a roller-coaster 2025-26 season, playing for teams in both North America and Europe. The Washington Capitals goaltending prospect started…
Roger McQueen pays homage to Lightning McQueen with jersey number choice of 95
Roger McQueen, the Anaheim Ducks' first-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft (10th overall), wears number 95 as a Cars tribute, recently…
Alex Ovechkin will play on same team as son Sergei during gala match at annual Ovi Cup
Alex Ovechkin will get a chance to share the ice with his oldest son, Sergei Ovechkin, once again this summer. The Washington…
Why Alex Ovechkin’s Capitals teammates once dropped him off on the side of a highway with all his bags
Alex Ovechkin has left plenty of opponents stranded during his NHL career. One time, his own Washington Capitals teammates left him on…
Adley Rutschman learned he was traded to Red Sox while walking into Spider-Man movie with his Orioles teammates
Adley Rutschman was supposed to spend his evening watching Spider-Man save the day. Instead, the Baltimore Orioles catcher learned that his own…
Andrew Cristall reveals what he hopes fans say after first watching him play
Andrew Cristall is not a prototypical hockey player. The Washington Capitals' 2023 second-round pick is small, both in height and weight. He…
Nicklas Backstrom remains on medical leave, absent as Brynäs begins on-ice training for 2026-27 SHL season
Nicklas Backstrom is back in a familiar and frustrating spot. The legendary Washington Capitals center was absent when Brynäs IF reconvened for…
Alex Ovechkin makes surprising choice when asked to name favorite all-time hockey player
Alex Ovechkin had quite an interesting answer when asked to name who his favorite all-time hockey player is. The topic came up…
Cole Hutson on celebrating his first NHL goal with Alex Ovechkin: ‘He might’ve been happier than I was, which is pretty crazy’
Cole Hutson scored his first NHL goal on March 18, 2026, in his NHL debut against the Ottawa Senators at Capital One…
Dylan Strome, John Carlson, and Martin Fehervary among guests who attend Connor McMichael’s wedding
Connor McMichael got married to his longtime girlfriend, Lene, on Saturday night, and several Washington Capitals players, past and present, were in…
Dmitry Orlov reflects on approaching end of Alex Ovechkin-Sidney Crosby era: ‘It will be sad’
Ahead of participating in the Match of the Year, San Jose Sharks defenseman Dmitry Orlov celebrated his 35th birthday in Saint Petersburg,…
Cole Hutson tells story of being reprimanded by Tom Wilson after making turnover on toe-drag move: ‘[He] let me hear it after the game’
Cole Hutson is already one of the most highly-skilled young players in the NHL, just 14 games into his Washington Capitals career.…
Alex Ovechkin explains why he changes gloves up to four times every game: ‘I absolutely love new gloves’
Alex Ovechkin loves his hockey equipment both on and off the ice. The NHL's all-time leading goal scorer can often be seen…
Ryan Leonard scores goal, shares funny moment with Gabe Perreault at Shoulder Check Showcase
Ryan Leonard is getting ready for his second full season in the NHL after notching 45 points (20g, 20a) in 75 games…
Alex Tuch hits the ice at MedStar Capitals Iceplex for the first time as a member of the Washington Capitals
Just a day before the calendar is set to flip into August, the Washington Capitals welcomed one of their huge offseason additions…
A first look at Boone Jenner in Washington Capitals gear
Boone Jenner did not waste any time getting into his new Washington Capitals gear. Jenner was caught rocking his new Caps jersey,…
Hershey Bears announce schedule for 2026 preseason
The Hershey Bears announced the schedule for their 2026 preseason on Thursday. Hershey will play just two exhibition games, one on the…
