Alex Ovechkin misses Capitals training camp practice with undisclosed lower-body injury
Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin was not on the ice for Monday morning's training camp skate at MedStar Capitals Iceplex. The team…
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No Ovechkin: Capitals reveal roster for preseason game against Flyers in Hershey
The Washington Capitals are heading to Hershey's Giant Center for its second game of the preseason - a tilt against the rival…
‘I thought he was solid’: Ivan Miroshnichenko scores goal and adds primary assist in Capitals preseason opener
Ivan Miroshnichenko will need a strong camp to earn a spot on the Washington Capitals to start the season. In Sunday's preseason…
Observations from the Capitals’ first game of the 2026 NHL preseason, a 3-2 shootout loss to the Boston Bruins
The Washington Capitals opened up their 2026 preseason schedule with a 3-2 shootout loss to the Boston Bruins on Sunday evening. The…
Open Thread: Washington Capitals preseason opener against Boston Bruins
The Washington Capitals are officially back to business as they open the newly abbreviated NHL preseason with a game on the road…
How Vincent Desharnais earned the nickname ‘Seaweed Man’ before joining the Capitals
Vincent Desharnais is the 'Seaweed Man', and no, it's not because it's a preferred topping on his poké bowl or a healthy,…
‘Let’s build this thing from scratch’: Capitals mix old and new power-play units under assistant coach Ray Bennett
ARLINGTON, VA -- The Washington Capitals offered their first glimpse of the power play in Training Camp, practicing special teams on Saturday…
Capitals announce roster for first preseason game against Bruins
The Washington Capitals will open their preseason schedule Sunday evening against the Boston Bruins. After three days of on-ice work at training…
Lynden Lakovic had never tried asparagus or cauliflower. Then he moved in with Pierre-Luc Dubois.
ARLINGTON, VA -- Pierre-Luc Dubois has become the Capitals’ go-to host for young players, giving rookies Ryan Leonard and Cole Hutson a…
Tom Wilson calls Capitals’ gigantic size ‘a bit laughable’ after seeing it up close at training camp
The Washington Capitals are projected to be the biggest team in the NHL this season. And Tom Wilson immediately noticed the size…
Ryan Leonard has a special thank you planned for Leo Carlsson after $84 million payday
Leo Carlsson dramatically reset the market for young stars earlier this summer when he signed a five-year, $90 million offer sheet with…
Alex Ovechkin walks away from pressing interview with ESPN about United Russia video
Following his media availability on Thursday, Alex Ovechkin briefly took pointed questions from ESPN’s Robert Klemko before walking away. A former Washington Post…
Rasmus Sandin skates in no-contact jersey between Capitals practices: ‘I think we’re all hopeful’
ARLINGTON, VA -- The Washington Capitals saw positive signs on the injury front on Thursday as defenseman Rasmus Sandin took the ice…
Capitals debut what could be their Opening Night lines on Day 1 of Training Camp
The Washington Capitals took to the ice for the first day of training camp, and big news emerged just from the colored…
Capitals Media Day 2026 live updates: Ovechkin speaks, new lines, and more as training camp opens
The Washington Capitals are officially back on the ice. The team opened training camp on Thursday with its first on-ice session. Today…
Congressman Joe Wilson sends Gary Bettman letter criticizing Alex Ovechkin’s appearance in a United Russia campaign ad
The controversy surrounding Alex Ovechkin's recent appearance in a political campaign ad for United Russia took another turn on Wednesday. South Carolina…
Ryan Leonard just signed for eight years. Capitals GM Chris Patrick is already talking about his next long-term contract.
Time will tell whether Ryan Leonard's eight-year, $84 million contract extension proves to be a bargain or a gamble for the Washington…
Capitals sign Justin Sourdif to eight-year, $50.8 million contract extension
The Washington Capitals not only locked up Ryan Leonard long-term on Tuesday, but they also just signed depth centerman Justin Sourdif well…
Tom Wilson on what rule he’d change in the NHL rulebook: ‘I just want to go back and play it like it was in the 1800s’
Remember that overturned goal for goaltender interference? Or that frustrating time when a big tally was taken off the board because a…
Capitals reveal roster and schedule for 2026 Training Camp
The Washington Capitals have announced their 52-man roster for Training Camp ahead of the 2026-27 season. On-ice activities will begin on Thursday,…
