Alex Ovechkin says he and Sidney Crosby ‘saved the NHL’ with their rivalry after the 2004-05 lockout
Alex Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby, longtime foes and recent friends, are back in the news as a duo again. The Athletic's Rob…
Capitals will wear lavender jerseys to Hockey Fights Cancer Night, but not on the ice
The Washington Capitals will wear specialty jerseys for the first time this season ahead of their November 18 game against the Columbus…
Cut-resistant protective equipment a major topic at NHL general managers meeting
NHL general managers got together in Toronto this week for a meeting where various matters like potential changes to the structure of…
NHL GMs discussing 3-on-3 overtime rule changes to decrease number of games ending in shootout
The NHL adopted 3-on-3 overtime before the start of the 2015-16 regular season. Keeping each team to three players opened up even…
NHL penalty shots are up league-wide. Ten games in, the Capitals already have as many attempts as they did all last season.
It's not just your intuition. Penalty shots are being called much more frequently early in the NHL's 2023-24 season. Against the Blue…
NHL and NHLPA come to agreement to reverse Pride Tape ban, players allowed to use stick tape for social causes
The NHL is beginning to right a wrong after one courageous player took a stand against the league. On Saturday night, Travis…
NHL sends updated memo ‘clarifying previous guidance’ about special team initiatives like Pride Night
The NHL was asked questions by several of its teams about what they can and can't do for special initiatives like Pride…
Gary Bettman has told owners that NHL salary cap is expected to rise up to $4.5 million for the 2024-25 season
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman provided an update on the league's salary cap situation on Wednesday. According to TSN's Pierre LeBrun, Bettman has…
Evgeny Kuznetsov says Bill Daly wanted to give him a much harsher suspension for his conduct related to a positive drug test
Washington Capitals forward Evgeny Kuznetsov was suspended three games by the NHL in 2019 for "inappropriate conduct." The league determined that Kuznetsov…
The best and funniest moments from NHL Team Media Days
The National Hockey League is so about to be back, y'all. A majority of teams around the league held their Media Day…
NHL makes several alterations to its rule book for the 2023-24 season
The 2023-24 NHL season is fast approaching and the league has made some changes to the rules before the first puck drops.…
The NHL is open to giving Atlanta a third franchise
32 teams may just not be enough for the National Hockey League. NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly spoke with ESPN at the…
BioSteel files for bankruptcy protection, is trying to find a new buyer
Some interesting news broke on Thursday about one of the NHL's main partners. BioSteel, the league's official sports hydration partner since 2022,…
The Capitals could end up *playing* on the National Mall after all
The National Mall is ready to host a hockey game...sort of. After rumors have swirled in the past about potential attempts to…
NHL trade deadline date for 2023-24 season reportedly decided
The NHL held meetings with general managers and coaches in Chicago at the Hyatt Regency on Friday. Not only did the group…
KHL President Alexei Morozov says league interested in playing NHL teams: ‘We would like Dynamo to play Washington’
The KHL is interested in holding games with NHL teams. KHL president Alexei Morozov made the revelation while speaking with Match TV's…
NHL and NHLPA negotiating return to Olympics and holding World Cup of Hockey-type tournaments
The NHL is working with the Players' Association to bring back an international style tournament similar to the World Cup of Hockey,…
Alex Ovechkin says Capitals were scheduled to play St. Louis Blues in Russia until global pandemic halted plans
The Washington Capitals have never played an NHL regular-season game outside of North America but they were very close to doing so…
All the signings on NHL Free Agency day: live updates
NHL free agency day is upon us. At noon ET today, all players without a contract for next year that hold unrestricted…
Washington Capitals release schedule for 2023-24 season
The Washington Capitals released their schedule for the 2023-24 season on Tuesday. The Capitals will open the season on October 13th against…
