Takeaways: Capitals’ 2026 Trade Deadline moves felt like a team caught between two philosophies
If Chris Patrick were a country at the Trade Deadline, he was Switzerland. If I were to grade the Washington Capitals' moves,…
Timothy Liljegren and David Kampf receive their jersey numbers with Capitals
The Washington Capitals added two players at the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline: defenseman Timothy Liljegren and forward David Kampf. The two newest…
John Carlson practices for first time in an Anaheim Ducks uniform: ‘Yesterday was a little crazy. This part of it feels a lot more normal.’
John Carlson donned some unfamiliar colors for the first time in his career on Saturday morning. Carlson jumped on the ice with…
Spencer Carbery evaluates trade-deadline additions Timothy Liljegren and David Kampf: ‘Little bit of a Maple Leaf reunion. Know them both really, really well.’
While the subtractions from the team's roster made the biggest headlines, the Washington Capitals added just as much as they lost at…
Bruins beat Caps 3-1 in post-deadline disappointment
The Washington Capitals suited up for the first time since the trade deadline for a matinee visit with the Boston Bruins. Both…
Dylan Strome serves as alternate captain for Capitals in first game after John Carlson and Nic Dowd trades
The Washington Capitals have filled their leadership void after John Carlson and Nic Dowd were dealt ahead of the 2026 NHL Trade…
Live blog: Boston Bruins defeat Washington Capitals 3-1
The Washington Capitals are playing their first game since the NHL Trade Deadline, a matinee tilt against the Boston Bruins. The team…
Chris Patrick explains how John Carlson’s late-night trade to the Ducks went down and why it was as ‘respectful as possible’
Washington Capitals general manager Chris Patrick spoke to the media on Friday afternoon, shortly after the NHL trade deadline. The Capitals made…
Teary-eyed Capitals grapple with John Carlson trade: ‘There’s certain guys in the locker room that are kind of the North Star’
ARLINGTON, VA -- Friday morning marked the end of an era in Washington. For 17 seasons, John Carlson had been a cornerstone…
Capitals trade Graeme Clarke to Senators for Wyatt Bongiovanni in swap of minor-league forwards
The Washington Capitals and Ottawa Senators got in a final trade ahead of the NHL's trade deadline on Friday. The Capitals acquired…
Capitals recall forward Ivan Miroshnichenko from AHL’s Hershey Bears
Ivan Miroshnichenko is back in the NHL after the Washington Capitals recalled him from the AHL's Hershey Bears on Friday. Miroshnichenko joins…
Capitals trade draft pick to Canucks for forward David Kampf
The Washington Capitals have made another move at the 2026 trade deadline, acquiring forward David Kampf from the Vancouver Canucks. TSN's Darren…
Timothy Liljegren traded to Capitals by Sharks for draft pick
The Washington Capitals acquired defenseman Timothy Liljegren in a trade deadline deal with the San Jose Sharks on Friday. The deal was…
Alex Ovechkin ‘in shock’ after John Carlson trade, calls it the toughest day of his career
Alex Ovechkin is taking the trade of John Carlson hard. Friday, after the Washington Capitals held a full practice, Ovechkin spoke to…
NHL Trade Deadline day (live updates)
Welcome to the 2026 NHL trade deadline. Teams have until 3 pm ET today to submit any trades for the rest of…
John Carlson was reportedly asleep, did not know Capitals had traded him until the morning
The Washington Capitals pulled off one of the most significant trades in franchise history, dealing defenseman John Carlson to the Anaheim Ducks…
Conor Garland traded to Columbus Blue Jackets for draft picks
One of the first deals of Trade Deadline Day was a player the Washington Capitals were rumored to be targeting. Shortly after…
John Carlson, one of the greatest players in Capitals history, traded to Ducks for draft picks
In a late night stunner, the Washington Capitals traded star defenseman John Carlson to the Anaheim Ducks for a conditional first-round pick…
Evgeni Malkin ejected from Penguins-Sabres game for slashing Rasmus Dahlin in the head
Evgeni Malkin has likely earned himself a date with the NHL's Department of Player Safety. The 39-year-old center received a five-minute major…
Capitals players distraught after Nic Dowd’s trade to Vegas: ‘What if we won against Utah? Would it have been different?’
ARLINGTON, VA -- The Washington Capitals left the rink on Thursday pondering the what-ifs. Players had gotten the news that morning that…
