Washington Capitals
District of Sports: Examining the World Cup’s impact after the U.S. loss
The World Cup has thrilled crowds and TV audiences across North America over the last six weeks. But even with captivating storylines, stars and results, will the tournament's impact fade after a humbling United States loss in the round of 16?
Capitals to open, end upcoming season with road trips
The Washington Capitals will open the 2026-27 NHL season on the road against the defending champion Carolina Hurricanes on Oct. 2, the league announced Thursday.
Capitals to host rival Penguins in home opener
The Washington Capitals will host the rival Pittsburgh Penguins in their 2026-27 home opener, the NHL announced Wednesday.
Ovechkin thrilled to rejoin ‘contender’ Capitals as he delays retirement
It only took the Capitals 10 minutes to re-sign Alex Ovechkin once the NHL's all-time leading goal scorer confirmed he'd return for a 22nd NHL season, the Russian said on Monday. He's the capstone for the Capitals' busiest offseason in years.
LOVERRO: Ovechkin belongs to Washington again and Washington belongs to him
The gift of Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals will continue for one more season.
‘I’m back!’ Ovechkin delays retirement, signs one-year deal with Capitals
Alex Ovechkin isn't done yet. The Washington Capitals signed the NHL's all-time leading goal scorer to a one-year contract on Thursday, ensuring that the 40-year-old would return for a 22nd NHL season.
Capitals still have cap space, roster spot for Ovechkin, GM Patrick says
The Washington Capitals opened the offseason with a flurry of trades and free-agent signings that left the roster with just $4.375 million in cap space.
Capitals sign defensemen Desharnais, Holl to replace departed van Riemsdyk
The Washington Capitals were busy on the first day of NHL free agency. General manager Chris Patrick signed four veterans -- defensemen Vincent Desharnis and Justin Holl, along with forwards Jonny Brodzinski and Boone Jenner -- on Wednesday.
Capitals open free agency with all eyes on Ovechkin
The Capitals' biggest free agency questions don't consider what fresh faces the franchise could sign when the negotiations begin at 12 p.m. on Wednesday. They're focused on whether Alex Ovechkin, the NHL's all-time leading goal-scorer, will return for one more season in Washington.
LOVERRO: Get your popcorn ready. And hang on to your wallet
I think it is going to be fun this year on Fun Street.
Capitals trade forward Lapierre to rival Penguins for draft picks
The Capitals made their third trade of the week on Thursday, sending forward Hendrix Lapierre to the rival Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for a 2027 third-round pick and a 2028 fifth-rounder.
Capitals add forward Tuch from Sabres in sign-and-trade deal
The Washington Capitals added another forward on Wednesday. The franchise acquired forward Alex Tuch in a sign-and-trade deal with the Buffalo Sabres.
Capitals acquire Kyrou from Blues as trades ripple across NHL ahead of draft
The Washington Capitals acquired right winger Jordan Kyrou in a trade with the St. Louis Blues on Tuesday, keeping the player movement around the NHL spinning ahead of the draft later this week and with free agency on the horizon.
Capitals sign coach Carbery to a multiyear contract extension
The Washington Capitals have signed coach Spencer Carbery to a multiyear contract extension.
Former Capitals boss Laviolette to be Los Angeles Kings’ next head coach
Peter Laviolette will be the next head coach of the Los Angeles Kings, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press on Monday.
Capitals add former Islanders assistant Bennett to coaching staff
The Capitals have hired Ray Bennett, who spent last season as an assistant with the New York Islanders, to join their coaching staff, the team announced on Thursday.
U.S. beats Germany in shootout at ice hockey world championship
Ryan Leonard scored the decisive penalty for the United States in a 4-3 shootout win over Germany at the ice hockey world championship on Wednesday.
Capitals re-sign Liljegren to two-year, $6.5 million contract
The Washington Capitals re-signed defenseman Timothy Liljegren to a two-year contract worth $6.5 million.
Trump puts high schoolers to the test, brings back fitness award phased out by Obama
President Trump restored the Presidential Fitness Test Award on Tuesday, years after the public school exercise program was phased out during the Obama administration to spare children the public humiliation of failed attempts at pull-ups and other physical tasks.
Capitals’ Sandin tears ACL, expected to miss start of next season
Washington Capitals defenseman Rasmus Sandin underwent surgery on Tuesday to repair an ACL tear that he suffered during the April 11 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins, the franchise announced Wednesday.
