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…
Ilya Protas practices with the Capitals for the first time, skates on line with older brother Aliaksei Protas and Tom Wilson
Ilya Protas has arrived at MedStar Capitals Iceplex. The 19-year-old center practiced Tuesday morning with the Washington Capitals for the first time…
Ryan Leonard replaces Dylan Strome as Easter Bunny during Stromes’ annual Easter egg hunt
Washington Capitals players weren't at home for Easter Sunday as the team played the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden that…
Hendrix Lapierre drops gloves with Noah Laba in first career fight at any level
The Washington Capitals were romped on the scoreboard and beaten up on the ice by the New York Rangers in their 8-1…
Washington Capitals call up Ilya Protas from Hershey Bears
The Washington Capitals announced they called up Ilya Protas, Aliaksei Protas's talented 19-year-old brother, from the Hershey Bears on Monday afternoon. Protas,…
Alex Ovechkin scored his 895th career goal and broke the NHL goals record one year ago today
One year ago today, Alex Ovechkin broke an NHL record that many thought would never be broken. Two days after registering his…
Capitals’ playoff chances plummet back to single digits after blowout loss to Rangers
The Washington Capitals had an opportunity to tangibly claw themselves back into real contention for a playoff spot against the New York…
Capitals shred their playoff aspirations in shambolic defeat: numbers for the morning after
The Washington Capitals needed a win in New York to keep pace in the Eastern Conference playoff race. They didn't get that…
‘Embarrassing’ 8-1 loss to Rangers likely dooms Capitals’ playoff hopes: ‘We didn’t show up today at all’
The Washington Capitals arrived in New York on the precipice. A combination of their own recent hot streak — earning points in…
Cole Hutson posts highlight reel dangles in otherwise dreadful loss to Rangers
The Washington Capitals' 8-1 loss to the New York Rangers was a kick in the gut. But there was at least one…
Utterly embarrassing beatdown from an already eliminated team: Rangers beat Capitals 8-1
The Washington Capitals made the quick trip north to take on the New York Rangers in the season-series finale between the two…
Live blog: New York Rangers blow out Washington Capitals 8-1
It's ANOTHER regular-season Game 7. Tonight the Washington Capitals take on the New York Rangers in another must-win game. It's Charlie Lindgren…
Charlie Lindgren to make first start for Capitals in 10 games against Rangers
The Washington Capitals are making a change in net after Logan Thompson started 10 games in a row. Head coach Spencer Carbery…
‘The Great Peep’: Alex Ovechkin sculpture made entirely of Peeps is a sight to behold
Alex Ovechkin was among those honored in marshmallow form at The 19th Annual PEEPshow, held in the TownMall of Westminster, Maryland. "The…
