Alex Ovechkin becomes just the fifth different player in NHL history to play all 82 games in a season at age 40 or older
If Tuesday night's game in Columbus was the last of Alex Ovechkin's career, he went out making some more NHL history. The…
Washington Capitals officially eliminated from playoff contention by Flyers win, season will end after game against Blue Jackets
The Washington Capitals will officially see their 2025-26 season come to an end against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday night. The…
Henrik Lundqvist believes Alex Ovechkin could play another three seasons: ‘It’s the commitment to the game and the passion’
One of Alex Ovechkin's long-time rivals and short-lived teammates thinks the NHL's all-time leading goal scorer has several seasons of good hockey…
Hurricanes to sit out several key lineup regulars in game against Flyers that could eliminate Capitals from playoff contention
The Washington Capitals benefited from the Pittsburgh Penguins sitting out some of their stars this past weekend, but will have to hope…
Capitals recall goaltender Clay Stevenson, send Mitch Gibson back to Hershey
The Washington Capitals have swapped goaltenders with the AHL's Hershey Bears. After serving as Logan Thompson's backup for two games, Mitch Gibson…
Alex Ovechkin named Washington Capitals’ nominee for 2026 King Clancy Memorial Trophy
The Washington Capitals announced Alex Ovechkin as their nominee for the 2026 King Clancy Memorial Trophy on Friday. The trophy is awarded annually…
John Carlson scores first career hat trick with Ducks after never doing so in 1,143 games with Capitals
John Carlson, in his 17th career NHL season, scored his first career hat trick for the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday night. Carlson…
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…
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…
Cole Hutson becomes the highest-scoring defenseman in Capitals franchise history within a rookie’s first 10 games
Cole Hutson has already made some history in the infancy of his NHL career with the Washington Capitals. With a primary assist…
Three teams ahead of Capitals in Eastern Conference playoff race all lose in regulation before their game against Sabres
The Washington Capitals' dwindling playoff chances got a small boost before puck drop against the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday night. Three teams…
Tatyana Ovechkina on her son Alex Ovechkin playing another season in NHL: ‘If he has the desire, the health, and the ability, then why not continue playing?’
If Alex Ovechkin needed approval from his mother, Tatyana Ovechkina, to play another season in the NHL, he's got it. The Washington…
Alex Ovechkin hopes his hockey museum in Russia will open in 2027, says jersey swaps have nothing to do with him retiring
Alex Ovechkin has long spoken about the museum of hockey memorabilia he plans to open in his native Moscow, Russia. In a…
John Carlson meets up with former Capitals teammate Dmitry Orlov after Ducks-Sharks game
A reunion of former longtime Washington Capitals defensemen took place in Southern California on Wednesday night. John Carlson, dealt by the Capitals…
Alex Ovechkin reportedly not interested in a farewell tour, liked how Wayne Gretzky announced retirement ahead of final regular-season game
Alex Ovechkin has made it clear he's going to decide on whether he will or will not continue his NHL career on…
Ryan Reaves has locker room stall emptied out, still expected to remain with Sharks for rest of season
Ryan Reaves no longer occupies a stall in the San Jose Sharks locker room. According to Sharks Hockey Digest's Max Miller, the…
Alex Ovechkin names the three forwards and three defensemen he is most impressed by in today’s NHL
Alex Ovechkin has played against some of the greatest players in NHL history, and is one of the greatest players in NHL…
John Carlson named NHL’s Third Star of the Week after recording seven assists in three games for Ducks
John Carlson has settled in tremendously well for the Anaheim Ducks since the Capitals dealt him at the trade deadline. The NHL…
Sergei Fedorov says Alex Ovechkin should keep playing until he breaks Wayne Gretzky’s combined goals record: ‘If he has the strength, he needs to finish this thing’
Alex Ovechkin recently became the second player in NHL history to score 1,000 career goals, regular season and playoffs combined. He achieved…
Pierre-Luc Dubois reportedly not expected to receive supplemental discipline after match penalty
Pierre-Luc Dubois has appeared to escape the wrath of the NHL's Department of Player Safety. St. Louis Blues host and reporter, Andy…
