Caps beat Leafs 4-0 as Logan Thompson closes out a shutout for once
The Washington Capitals beat the Toronto Maple Leafs in a road game that has everyone asking, "did this matter?" Well, reader, depends…
Live blog: Washington Capitals shut out Toronto Maple Leafs 4-0 in Ilya Protas’s NHL debut
Caps vs. Leafs. Ilya Protas's NHL debut. Come join us in the comments for live updates, analysis, and fun. Let's go Caps!
Capitals grapple with Alex Ovechkin’s potential retirement: ‘It’s going to be a sad day whenever he decides to hang them up’
With four games remaining in Washington’s regular-season schedule, the Capitals know they may be playing some of their final games with franchise…
Alex Ovechkin takes pointed questions about NHL future from Toronto media: ‘I don’t know if it’s the end or not’
Alex Ovechkin met with Toronto media, perhaps for the last time, after the Washington Capitals' morning skate on Wednesday. To the credit…
Charlie Lindgren out day-to-day with upper-body injury, Mitch Gibson to serve as Capitals backup against Maple Leafs
Charlie Lindgren won't dress for the Capitals on Wednesday night due to an upper-body injury. According to the Capitals' John Walton, Lindgren…
Alex Ovechkin on the Capitals’ 700-pound line of Aliaksei Protas, Ilya Protas, and Tom Wilson: ‘I think it’s going to be the heaviest line in the league. Good luck.’
The Washington Capitals are regularly a "heavy" team to play against, but they will be even more so on Wednesday night. Ilya…
Let’s make the Capitals’ final game in Columbus this season feel like a home game
Alex Ovechkin has four games remaining in what could be the final season of his NHL career. Ahead of the morning skate…
Alex Ovechkin is the Capitals’ nominee for the 2026 Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy
Alex Ovechkin was named the Capitals’ nominee for the 2026 Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy on Wednesday morning. The trophy is awarded annually…
Alex Ovechkin will decide on NHL future this summer, no announcement expected before end of season
Alex Ovechkin isn't ready to make a decision on the future of his NHL career just yet. The Washington Capitals captain confirmed…
Capitals don’t get scoreboard help in three games, falling further behind in playoff race
The Washington Capitals' playoff odds dropped to 3.1 percent on Tuesday after three games on the NHL slate did not go their…
Capitals recall goaltender Mitch Gibson after Charlie Lindgren misses practice
The Washington Capitals recalled goaltender Mitch Gibson from the AHL’s Hershey Bears on Tuesday. Gibson joins the team as they head north to…
For Ilya and Aliaksei Protas, playing in the NHL together is a dream come true: ‘If you had told me that in childhood, I would just hang up the phone’
ARLINGTON, VA — When Ilya Protas first tried to tell his brother he’d been called up to the Washington Capitals, Aliaksei sent him…
Why Timothy Liljegren and David Kampf have barely played after the Capitals acquired them for 2 draft picks at the trade deadline
The Washington Capitals were both buyers and sellers at the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline, dealing veterans Nic Dowd and John Carlson and…
Ilya Protas to make NHL debut for Capitals against Maple Leafs: ‘I couldn’t believe for a second. I was shaky for a bit. I can’t wait for tomorrow.’
Ilya Protas will make his NHL debut for the Washington Capitals on Wednesday night. Head coach Spencer Carbery has the 19-year-old center…
Ilya Protas practices with the Capitals for the first time, skates on line with older brother Aliaksei Protas and Tom Wilson
Ilya Protas has arrived at MedStar Capitals Iceplex. The 19-year-old center practiced Tuesday morning with the Washington Capitals for the first time…
Hendrix Lapierre drops gloves with Noah Laba in first career fight at any level
The Washington Capitals were romped on the scoreboard and beaten up on the ice by the New York Rangers in their 8-1…
Washington Capitals call up Ilya Protas from Hershey Bears
The Washington Capitals announced they called up Ilya Protas, Aliaksei Protas's talented 19-year-old brother, from the Hershey Bears on Monday afternoon. Protas,…
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…
Capitals’ playoff chances plummet back to single digits after blowout loss to Rangers
The Washington Capitals had an opportunity to tangibly claw themselves back into real contention for a playoff spot against the New York…
Capitals shred their playoff aspirations in shambolic defeat: numbers for the morning after
The Washington Capitals needed a win in New York to keep pace in the Eastern Conference playoff race. They didn't get that…
