Washington Capitals name Ray Bennett to Spencer Carbery’s staff as an assistant coach
The Washington Capitals have found their replacement for Kirk Muller, who the team let go on April 27. Thursday, the Capitals announced…
Johnston: Maple Leafs willing to discuss trade for any player on their roster outside of Auston Matthews, including names like William Nylander
The Toronto Maple Leafs could look very different next season. After installing a brand-new front office, led by general manager John Chayka…
Aliaksei Protas calls Capitals’ trade of John Carlson ‘very difficult’: ‘The aftershocks reverberated throughout the rest of the season’
The Washington Capitals' trade of alternate captain John Carlson marked a watershed moment for the franchise. Long assumed to be a player…
Timothy Liljegren signs two-year contract extension with Washington Capitals
The Washington Capitals have re-signed trade-deadline acquisition Timothy Liljegren to a two-year contract extension. The right-handed shooting defenseman will make $6.5 million…
Aliaksei Protas has zero power-play goals in five seasons. Little brother Ilya Protas scored one two games into his NHL career: ‘It’s funny’
Over the last two seasons, Aliaksei Protas has been one of the NHL's best five-on-five goal-scorers, lighting the lamp 37 times --…
Brooks Laich tells story of Capitals teammates offering him $6,000 to eat poutine at a bar: ‘I’m like, I’m not eating it, because I was an obsessive health nut’
During his playing career with the Washington Capitals, Brooks Laich proved that he couldn't be tempted by even the finest of Canadian…
Will the Canucks still look to trade Elias Pettersson this offseason after installing a new front office, and could the Capitals be a fit?
The Vancouver Canucks are a franchise in full transition, moving out of a failed period of contention into a full rebuild. The…
Brooks Laich believes early-career Alex Ovechkin competed at a level that not even Sidney Crosby could match: ‘He had just ferocity in his eyes, and he could kill you’
Brooks Laich was teammates with Alex Ovechkin on the Washington Capitals for 11 seasons. After arriving in DC during the 2003-04 campaign,…
Spencer Carbery on how he is preparing for next season with Alex Ovechkin’s future still up in the air: ‘I’m sort of planning for two different scenarios’
There is no question that the number-one storyline hanging over the Washington Capitals this summer is the future of legendary captain Alex…
John Carlson and Nic Dowd share former-Capitals hug in handshake line after Golden Knights eliminate Ducks from playoffs
The Vegas Golden Knights advanced to the Western Conference Finals after completing a 5-1 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday night.…
Spencer Carbery on why he eventually gave Alex Ovechkin a defensive-zone start 73 games into the season: ‘Because it became a story’
One of the minor storylines throughout the 2025-26 season for the Washington Capitals surrounded the deployment of captain Alex Ovechkin. Up until…
Capitals secure 18th overall pick in 2026 NHL Draft after Ducks series loss to Golden Knights
The Vegas Golden Knights eliminated the Anaheim Ducks from the playoffs and moved on to the Western Conference Finals on Thursday night.…
The Capitals have three months to decide if they want to sign two of their recent draft picks or lose them to free agency
The Washington Capitals have a couple of decisions to make on two of their selections from the 2021 NHL Draft. Joaquim Lemay,…
Tom Wilson is getting an unexpected raise thanks to his contract structure and an NHL CBA quirk
Tom Wilson is getting the value of 222 PlayStation 5 Pros added to his contract thanks to some tiny text in the NHL's new…
Ilya Samsonov reminisces about viral playoff moment when Alex Ovechkin yelled at him for miscue behind net that led to Bruins’ double overtime goal
The Washington Capitals squared off with the Boston Bruins in the first round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs. While the Caps…
Ryan Leonard and Justin Sourdif receive votes for Calder Trophy, as Matthew Schaefer wins NHL Rookie of the Year
Two Washington Capitals rookies received consideration for the 2026 Calder Memorial Trophy, awarded to the NHL's Rookie of the Year. Ryan Leonard and Justin…
Alex Ovechkin reportedly set to return to Russia on Wednesday
Alex Ovechkin is headed home to Russia without concrete plans that he'll be back in Washington, DC, this fall. According to Russian…
Former Capitals assistant coach Kirk Muller carries ceremonial torch before Canadiens playoff game
Kirk Muller found his first new opportunity after departing the Washington Capitals last month. The now-former Caps assistant coach was tasked by…
Ted Leonsis would like to host NHL and NBA All-Star games at Capital One Arena after completing renovations
Capital One Arena is currently undergoing an $800 million, multi-phase renovation process to modernize and upgrade athlete facilities, the building’s exterior, concourses,…
Mikhail Sergachev once blocked an Alex Ovechkin slap shot and has had to wear a special elbow pad since
Alex Ovechkin's one-timer is the stuff of legend in hockey, as the powerful blast has helped him become the NHL's all-time leading…
