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,…
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…
Capitals expect prospect forward Lynden Lakovic to be ready for fall training camp after undergoing season-ending surgery
The Washington Capitals received some unfortunate news about their most recent first-round draft pick, Lynden Lakovic, on December 12. Lakovic's WHL team,…
Hendrix Lapierre has gone over a full season’s worth of NHL games without scoring a goal: ‘I feel like right now, I’m overthinking at times’
With no goals in 6:36 of ice time against the Florida Panthers on Saturday night, Washington Capitals forward Hendrix Lapierre extended his…
Chris Patrick reveals Capitals have begun contract extension talks with John Carlson
John Carlson is currently playing in the final season of the eight-year, $64 million contract he signed with the Washington Capitals in…
Chris Patrick on where the Capitals stand on prospect Cole Hutson: ‘If he’s ready to come out at the end of the season, we’ll be ready for him’
The Washington Capitals are ready to sign Cole Hutson if he decides this season is his last in the NCAA with Boston…
Ilya Protas could end up making his NHL debut with the Capitals this season if management can ‘find the right situation’
The Washington Capitals could end up calling up and giving Ilya Protas his NHL debut at some point during the 2025-26 season.…
Chris Patrick confirms Capitals checked in on Quinn Hughes but did not want to give up Cole Hutson in any trade: ‘That wasn’t a piece that I was willing to move’
Washington Capitals general manager Chris Patrick confirmed Friday that the team had interest in recently traded superstar defenseman Quinn Hughes. Hughes was…
Chris Patrick hasn’t talked with Alex Ovechkin about potential retirement plans: ‘He seems very focused on the short term here’
ARLINGTON, VA -- The Washington Capitals know they’re in the twilight of the Alex Ovechkin era. After breaking the all-time goals record…
Chris Patrick confirms Capitals are actively pursuing addition ahead of trade deadline, identifies higher-end skilled winger as team’s biggest need
Washington Capitals general manager Chris Patrick met with the media on Friday afternoon and discussed a wide variety of topics, perhaps most…
The Caps have to do something now 📉
With their 5-3 loss to the Florida Panthers on Monday, the Washington Capitals' record is 3-5-2 over the last ten games with…
Friedman: Washington Capitals have made desire to ‘grab the best offensive player they can’ very clear over past week
The Washington Capitals are reportedly perusing the market to bolster their offense. According to hockey insider Elliotte Friedman, the Capitals have made…
Friedman: Washington Capitals gauging trade market to add more ‘speed’ to lineup
The Washington Capitals aren't off to the same hot start they had last season, sitting just outside a playoff spot in the…
The Capitals tried to trade up over 10 spots in the first round to select Lynden Lakovic, but he fell to them anyway
The Washington Capitals finished atop the Eastern Conference standings during the 2024-25 season and won their first playoff series in seven years.…
Ivan Miroshnichenko amid most important training camp yet for Capitals: ‘Big camp for Miro to prove he can be an effective everyday NHL player’
The Washington Capitals have several prospects at this year's training camp looking to find their way onto the team's roster on a…
Alex Ovechkin has been keeping up with Nicklas Backstrom’s SHL games: ‘We all miss him here. I hope he’s going to do well.”
Nicklas Backstrom's time in DC officially came to an end this summer after close to two decades. The Washington Capitals franchise legend…
Chris Patrick addresses NHL investigation of assistant coach Mitch Love: ‘Hopefully, the league comes through with a resolution soon’
ARLINGTON, VA -- The Washington Capitals entered their 2025 training camp down an assistant coach after placing Mitch Love on team-imposed leave…
The Pierre-Luc Dubois-Darcy Kuemper trade enabled the Capitals’ wave of 2024 offseason moves: ‘It did sort of fall into place’
The Washington Capitals orchestrated an aggressive retool that saw them acquire four veteran additions via trades in the span of a few…
Chris Patrick wants Capitals to give prospects opportunity first before potentially making trade: ‘I feel pretty confident in the team around them’
The Washington Capitals plan to head into their 2025 Training Camp with a few open roster spots. While the Capitals did some…
Capitals brass doesn’t expect Alex Ovechkin’s ‘motivation level changing whatsoever’ despite now owning NHL goals record: ‘He defies logic and Father Time and everything else’
Two of the key men behind the wheel for the Washington Capitals expect the team's captain, Alex Ovechkin, to keep making noise…
