Emergency backup goaltenders will become full-time members of NHL teams due to provision in newly negotiated CBA
The recently extended CBA between the NHL and NHLPA includes several provisions that will change how teams are run. One of the…
Lars Eller reveals the gift Alex Ovechkin got all his teammates and what he did on the bus after breaking the NHL goals record
Lars Eller returned to the Washington Capitals in a familiar role early in the 2024-25 season. Acquired from the Pittsburgh Penguins for…
Lars Eller on decision to sign with Ottawa Senators: ‘It was an important spot for me, an important role to fill’
Lars Eller left DC for the second time in his career this summer, signing a one-year, $1.25 million contract with the Ottawa…
Dmitry Orlov excited for fresh start on Sharks after being disappointed with bottom-pairing role on Hurricanes: ‘I just tried to move far away with a new team’
Former Capitals defenseman Dmitry Orlov took the next step in his career this summer, signing a two-year, $13 million contract with the…
Seattle Kraken reportedly open to trading high-scoring forward Jared McCann. Could the Capitals be a potential trade suitor?
Capitals general manager Chris Patrick stated in May that the Caps would be willing to get "aggressive" in acquiring players this offseason, and…
The Washington Capitals traded the Pittsburgh Penguins for Jaromir Jagr 24 years ago today
Nearly a quarter century ago, the Washington Capitals made one of the most notable trades in franchise history. On July 11, 2001,…
Ilya Sorokin never saw the shot that gave Alex Ovechkin the NHL goals record: ‘I didn’t see the puck. I only saw it when it flew out of the net.’
Ilya Sorokin, the goaltender who allowed Alex Ovechkin's record-breaking 895th career goal, has shown grace ever since becoming part of NHL history…
Ryan Reaves traded by Maple Leafs to Sharks for defenseman Henry Thrun
Ryan Reaves is headed back to the Western Conference. The Toronto Maple Leafs traded the veteran enforcer to the San Jose Sharks…
New provision in recently-renewed CBA will reportedly allow NHL teams to send one 19-year-old CHL player to AHL per season
The junior hockey landscape continues to shift after a report Thursday outlined a provision in the recently-renewed CBA. According to hockey insider…
Jeff Marek believes there will be further trades this offseason and floats Capitals as team to watch: ‘Washington is a really well-designed and smart team’
The NHL trade market has yet to really heat up this offseason, following the opening of free agency on July 1. The…
Hershey Bears release schedule for 2025-26 AHL season
The Hershey Bears released their 2025-26 schedule alongside the other 31 American Hockey League teams on Thursday afternoon. Hershey will open their…
Hershey Bears re-sign forward Justin Nachbaur to a one-year AHL contract
The Hershey Bears re-signed forward Justin Nachbaur to a one-year AHL contract on Thursday morning. Nachbaur, 25, played his first season in…
Former Capitals head coach Dale Hunter and brother Mark will lead Team Canada at 2026 World Junior Championship
Dale Hunter will be tasked with bringing Team Canada back to World Juniors glory. The former Washington Capitals bench boss was named…
Alex Ovechkin returns to the ice before ‘Match of the Year’ scrimmage without beard or helmet visor
Alex Ovechkin had only one goal on Wednesday: survive his first skate in what is believed to be over a month. "I…
Ryan Reaves changes his tune on Tom Wilson after hanging out with him at Chandler Stephenson’s wedding: ‘He’s a great guy. He’s a great player.’
Tom Wilson and Ryan Reaves have quite the history of on-ice tiffs. The latter even went so far as to declare himself…
Jason Robertson trade rumors heat up as hockey insiders believe Dallas Stars have salary number they won’t budge on: ‘I don’t think the Stars want to drag this out’
Rumors surrounding superstar forward Jason Robertson of the Dallas Stars have been swirling the entire 2025 NHL offseason. The elite, high-scoring winger…
Joe Snively heads overseas for first time in pro career, signs one-year contract in SHL with Djurgardens IF
Former Washington Capitals forward Joe Snively is taking his professional career overseas for the first time next year. Djurgardens IF of Sweden's…
Hershey Bears re-sign defenseman Jon McDonald to one-year AHL contract
The Hershey Bears announced the re-signing of defenseman Jon McDonald to a one-year AHL contract, Wednesday morning. The 26-year-old rearguard played in…
Capitals prospects Cole Hutson and Nick Kempf named to Team USA’s roster for 2025 World Junior Summer Showcase
The Washington Capitals will see a couple of their prospects from the 2024 NHL Draft donning the red, white, and blue of…
Matvei Michkov addresses Alex Ovechkin’s critical comments that he shows off too much
Alex Ovechkin made some headlines in February when he stated that he wished young Russian star Matvei Michkov would show off a…
