Second wild card becoming implausible for Capitals, path to Metropolitan Division’s third spot more viable
The Washington Capitals appear to have only one viable road to the playoffs remaining. And because of a Philadelphia Flyers' regulation loss…
Chris Patrick confirms Capitals offseason plans center on trade market: ‘We had to have as many different pieces that we can use to get somebody’
The Washington Capitals have sought to add a difference maker to their forward group for the better part of two years. To…
Chris Patrick gives Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery major vote of confidence after tough season: ‘He’s 100 percent our coach now and in the future’
The Washington Capitals are unlikely to make the playoffs with three games left in their 2025-26 season. It would mark their first…
After scoring his empty netter, Cole Hutson looked ashamed after realizing he could have passed to Ilya Protas for his first NHL goal
Normally, goals inspire good feelings, but that was not the case for Cole Hutson last night against the Toronto Maple Leafs. With…
About as ugly a 4-0 win as you can possibly have: numbers for the morning after
The Washington Capitals prevailed 4-0 over the Toronto Maple Leafs in a game that will likely mean little to nothing other than…
Ilya Protas records first NHL point in Capitals debut, assists on goal with brother Aliaksei: ‘I’m so happy. It’s a dream come true.’
Ilya Protas took his first steps in the NHL on Wednesday night. The 19-year-old center made his NHL debut against the Toronto…
Caps beat Leafs 4-0 as Logan Thompson closes out a shutout for once
The Washington Capitals beat the Toronto Maple Leafs in a road game that has everyone asking, "did this matter?" Well, reader, depends…
Live blog: Washington Capitals shut out Toronto Maple Leafs 4-0 in Ilya Protas’s NHL debut
Caps vs. Leafs. Ilya Protas's NHL debut. Come join us in the comments for live updates, analysis, and fun. Let's go Caps!
Capitals grapple with Alex Ovechkin’s potential retirement: ‘It’s going to be a sad day whenever he decides to hang them up’
With four games remaining in Washington’s regular-season schedule, the Capitals know they may be playing some of their final games with franchise…
Alex Ovechkin takes pointed questions about NHL future from Toronto media: ‘I don’t know if it’s the end or not’
Alex Ovechkin met with Toronto media, perhaps for the last time, after the Washington Capitals' morning skate on Wednesday. To the credit…
Charlie Lindgren out day-to-day with upper-body injury, Mitch Gibson to serve as Capitals backup against Maple Leafs
Charlie Lindgren won't dress for the Capitals on Wednesday night due to an upper-body injury. According to the Capitals' John Walton, Lindgren…
Alex Ovechkin on the Capitals’ 700-pound line of Aliaksei Protas, Ilya Protas, and Tom Wilson: ‘I think it’s going to be the heaviest line in the league. Good luck.’
The Washington Capitals are regularly a "heavy" team to play against, but they will be even more so on Wednesday night. Ilya…
Let’s make the Capitals’ final game in Columbus this season feel like a home game
Alex Ovechkin has four games remaining in what could be the final season of his NHL career. Ahead of the morning skate…
Alex Ovechkin is the Capitals’ nominee for the 2026 Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy
Alex Ovechkin was named the Capitals’ nominee for the 2026 Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy on Wednesday morning. The trophy is awarded annually…
Alex Ovechkin will decide on NHL future this summer, no announcement expected before end of season
Alex Ovechkin isn't ready to make a decision on the future of his NHL career just yet. The Washington Capitals captain confirmed…
Capitals don’t get scoreboard help in three games, falling further behind in playoff race
The Washington Capitals' playoff odds dropped to 3.1 percent on Tuesday after three games on the NHL slate did not go their…
Capitals recall goaltender Mitch Gibson after Charlie Lindgren misses practice
The Washington Capitals recalled goaltender Mitch Gibson from the AHL’s Hershey Bears on Tuesday. Gibson joins the team as they head north to…
For Ilya and Aliaksei Protas, playing in the NHL together is a dream come true: ‘If you had told me that in childhood, I would just hang up the phone’
ARLINGTON, VA — When Ilya Protas first tried to tell his brother he’d been called up to the Washington Capitals, Aliaksei sent him…
Why Timothy Liljegren and David Kampf have barely played after the Capitals acquired them for 2 draft picks at the trade deadline
The Washington Capitals were both buyers and sellers at the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline, dealing veterans Nic Dowd and John Carlson and…
Ilya Protas to make NHL debut for Capitals against Maple Leafs: ‘I couldn’t believe for a second. I was shaky for a bit. I can’t wait for tomorrow.’
Ilya Protas will make his NHL debut for the Washington Capitals on Wednesday night. Head coach Spencer Carbery has the 19-year-old center…
