Washington Capitals

Photos: Rookie Camp Capitals Outsider (Weblog)03:15
Amherst native Ryan Leonard inks massive extension with NHL’s Washington Capitals Daily Hampshire Gazette00:27
Connor McMichael debuts absolutely unhinged hockey smile at Blues golf tournament Russian Machine Never Breaks (Weblog)22:41
‘Mvo’: Alex Ovechkin debuts new stick with possible tribute to late father Mikhail Russian Machine Never Breaks (Weblog)22:51
‘I definitely feel a lot faster’: Andrew Cristall’s offseason skating work is already showing positive results Russian Machine Never Breaks (Weblog)22:51
Alex Ovechkin joins Capitals’ informal skate ahead of 22nd NHL season Russian Machine Never Breaks (Weblog)18:05

Latest News

In the last 5 minutes

Ryan Reaves, longtime Tom Wilson nemesis, retires at 39: ‘The corners are a little safer today’ Russian Machine Never Breaks (Weblog)01:44

In the last 4 hours

GOP congressman takes up Alex Ovechkin appearance in Russian campaign ad with NHL WTOP23:15 16-Sept-26

Connor McMichael debuts absolutely unhinged hockey smile at Blues golf tournament Russian Machine Never Breaks (Weblog)22:41 16-Sept-26

In the last 8 hours

Caps re-sign F Justin Sourdif to 8-year, $50.8M deal Field Level Media18:28 16-Sept-26

Yesterday

Ryan Leonard just signed for eight years. Capitals GM Chris Patrick is already talking about his next long-term… Russian Machine Never Breaks (Weblog)17:25 16-Sept-26

Capitals prank Ryan Leonard with green jersey, scribble dollar signs all over his helmet after $84 million extension Russian Machine Never Breaks (Weblog)17:25 16-Sept-26

What the Capitals said after Alexander Ovechkin appeared in pro‑Putin campaign ad Toronto Sun16:46 16-Sept-26

Capitals Hand Out Two 8-Year Contracts Just Before CBA Deadline The Washington Sun16:24 16-Sept-26

Monumental Sports & Entertainment Names LG Electronics USA Official TV and Display Partner for… PR Newswire (Press Release)13:03 16-Sept-26

NHL Trade Talk Recap: Maple Leafs, Capitals & Red Wings Hire GM NHL Trade Talk05:03 16-Sept-26

Capitals Sign Breakout Star Justin Sourdif to Huge Extension Heavy.com04:33 16-Sept-26

Capitals Drop a Wild Eight‑Year, $50.8M Bet on Justin Sourdif Before Deadline NHL Trade Talk03:52 16-Sept-26

Capitals give Sourdif eight-year, $50.8M contract extension TSN02:47 16-Sept-26

Capitals sign Justin Sourdif to eight-year, $50.8 million contract extension Russian Machine Never Breaks (Weblog)02:41 16-Sept-26

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’ Russian Machine Never Breaks (Weblog)02:20 16-Sept-26

Caps: Alex Ovechkin was asked to film ad for Vladimir Putin’s United Russia party Field Level Media00:29 16-Sept-26

Amherst native Ryan Leonard inks massive extension with NHL’s Washington Capitals Daily Hampshire Gazette00:27 16-Sept-26

Capitals say hockey star Ovechkin 'was asked' to film Putin ad MailOnline00:10 16-Sept-26

In the last 7 days

NHL's Ovechkin Appears in Putin Party Campaign Video NewsMax22:47 15-Sept-26

Alex Ovechkin receives backlash for appearing in pro-Vladimir Putin campaign ad Sporting News22:45 15-Sept-26

More Photos of Caps Rookie Camp Capitals Outsider (Weblog)20:15 15-Sept-26

Capitals reveal roster and schedule for 2026 Training Camp Russian Machine Never Breaks (Weblog)20:04 15-Sept-26

NHL star Alexander Ovechkin campaigns for pro-Putin party in new ad The Washington Post19:48 15-Sept-26

NHL teams rush to sign players to eight-year contracts before the new CBA deadline NBC Sports Washington19:39 15-Sept-26

Should Rangers lock up Gabe Perreault now — or wait another year? Forever Blueshirts19:39 15-Sept-26

Capitals say Ovechkin was asked to film United Russia ad while home this summer TSN19:09 15-Sept-26

Ovechkin Puts the Capitals and the NHL In An Incredibly Awkward Position NHL Trade Talk19:02 15-Sept-26

Capitals say Alex Ovechkin was asked to film United Russia ad while home this summer MailOnline18:54 15-Sept-26

Ryan Leonard Contract and How it Continues Eight-Year Deal Trend for Young Players Last Word On Sports18:26 15-Sept-26

Capitals F Ryan Leonard signs 8-year, $84M contract Field Level Media17:42 15-Sept-26

'He Is An Awful Human Being': Hockey World Reacts To Ovechkin's Appearance In Putin Campaign Ad The Hockey News17:03 15-Sept-26

Capitals Make Big Bet With Ryan Leonard Contract Extension Heavy.com16:28 15-Sept-26

Capitals Lock Up Ryan Leonard With Eight-Year, $84 Million Extension NHL Trade Talk15:18 15-Sept-26

Washington Capitals Sign Ryan Leonard To Eight-Year, $84-Million Extension The Hockey News14:51 15-Sept-26

Capitals sign Ryan Leonard to eight-year, $84 million contract extension Russian Machine Never Breaks (Weblog)14:38 15-Sept-26

‘It’s not a done deal: NHL backtracks on Texas expansion timeline Russian Machine Never Breaks (Weblog)14:38 15-Sept-26

Capitals sign Leonard, 21, to eight-year, $84M extension on max term deadline day TSN14:23 15-Sept-26

Zach Leonsis Promoted as Wizards, Capitals Near $750M in Revenue Sportico14:07 15-Sept-26

'From the street to the seat' more quickly: Capital One Arena changes could help fans move faster WTOP09:11 15-Sept-26

Alex Ovechkin appears in campaign commercial for Putin-aligned United Russia party Russian Machine Never Breaks (Weblog)04:06 15-Sept-26

Photos: Rookie Camp Capitals Outsider (Weblog)03:15 15-Sept-26

‘MVO’: Alex Ovechkin debuts new stick with possible tribute to late father Mikhail Russian Machine Never Breaks (Weblog)22:51 14-Sept-26

‘I definitely feel a lot faster’: Andrew Cristall’s offseason skating work is already showing positive results Russian Machine Never Breaks (Weblog)22:51 14-Sept-26

Washington Capitals captain Alexander Ovechkin appears in a campaign video for Russia’s ruling United Russia party… Meduza22:31 14-Sept-26

Alex Ovechkin joins Capitals’ informal skate ahead of 22nd NHL season Russian Machine Never Breaks (Weblog)18:05 14-Sept-26

‘His shot is his shot, and that’s not going anywhere’: Sidney Crosby believes Alex Ovechkin can still have a big season … Russian Machine Never Breaks (Weblog)04:01 14-Sept-26

Cole Hutson and Ryan Leonard apparently won’t be roommates after all: ‘I don’t think it’s happening’ Russian Machine Never Breaks (Weblog)21:14 13-Sept-26

7-foot-1 Sharks prospect Alexander Karmanov fights Kings player in rookie camp game — and the size difference is… Russian Machine Never Breaks (Weblog)18:22 13-Sept-26

Mitch Gibson’s new Capitals mask is ridiculously clean and features his ‘Notorious G.I.B.’ moniker Russian Machine Never Breaks (Weblog)05:28 13-Sept-26

Nationals score 3 in the 8th, rally for a 4-3 win over the Angels to snap their 7-game skid CBS Los Angeles03:22 13-Sept-26

Alvarez shines, Nats beat Angels 6-5 despite another bullpen collapse CBS Los Angeles03:17 13-Sept-26

Canadiens sign Chris Kreider to one-year contract after veteran scorer waived by Ducks Russian Machine Never Breaks (Weblog)00:23 13-Sept-26

Tom Wilson says Alex Ovechkin’s NHL 27 character has a ‘good tan’: ‘We always admire his haircuts’ Russian Machine Never Breaks (Weblog)22:00 12-Sept-26

Gavin McKenna scores Michigan at Leafs rookie practice, talks living with John Tavares and playing with Auston Matthews Russian Machine Never Breaks (Weblog)03:30 12-Sept-26

‘Sup, brother’: Alex Ovechkin returns to Capitals practice facility, greets teammates and staff ahead of 22nd NHL season Russian Machine Never Breaks (Weblog)22:05 11-Sept-26

Dylan Larkin removed as Red Wings captain, will still report to training camp despite unresolved trade request Russian Machine Never Breaks (Weblog)18:53 11-Sept-26

Houthi advances puts India and global trade closer to the edge The Times of India16:58 11-Sept-26

The Sanctions No One Expected IOL09:28 11-Sept-26

Capitals’ Maddie Bishop, the team’s only female scout, is still a rarity in the NHL as she enters her fourth season Russian Machine Never Breaks (Weblog)05:09 11-Sept-26

DAZN announces pricing and subscription plans for watching Capitals games Russian Machine Never Breaks (Weblog)02:05 11-Sept-26

The Capitals’ new young guns: on Segways Russian Machine Never Breaks (Weblog)00:13 11-Sept-26

U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame 2026 class filled with Minnesota ties Fox 9, Minnesota21:44 10-Sept-26

TJ Oshie to be inducted into United States Hockey Hall of Fame as part of 2026 class Russian Machine Never Breaks (Weblog)18:57 10-Sept-26

Ivan Miroshnichenko and Bogdan Trineyev latest players to return for Capitals informal skates Russian Machine Never Breaks (Weblog)18:57 10-Sept-26

Tom Wilson joins Capitals informal skates after completing duties at NHL Player Media Tour Russian Machine Never Breaks (Weblog)17:05 10-Sept-26

‘I was standing there, looking like an idiot’: Matvei Michkov tells embarrassing Alex Ovechkin jersey swap story Russian Machine Never Breaks (Weblog)03:41 10-Sept-26

Leo Carlsson says Chris Kreider is ‘really happy for me’ despite being waived due to young star’s league-altering… Russian Machine Never Breaks (Weblog)00:27 10-Sept-26

Cole Hutson, Ilya Protas, Lynden Lakovic, and Andrew Cristall among standouts on Capitals’ announced 2026 Rookie Camp… Russian Machine Never Breaks (Weblog)00:27 10-Sept-26

In the last month

Former Capitals goaltender Ilya Samsonov returns to NHL on one-year contract with San Jose Sharks Russian Machine Never Breaks (Weblog)22:15 9-Sept-26

Capitals celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with new specialty jersey Russian Machine Never Breaks (Weblog)19:43 9-Sept-26

‘I’m not going to rush’: Sidney Crosby gives update on next contract with Penguins Russian Machine Never Breaks (Weblog)19:43 9-Sept-26

Ranking every Capitals player’s face in NHL 27, from eerily accurate to completely unrecognizable Russian Machine Never Breaks (Weblog)03:46 9-Sept-26

Former Capitals defenseman Taylor Chorney joins Colorado Avalanche as player development coach Russian Machine Never Breaks (Weblog)00:12 9-Sept-26

How the KHL paid tribute to those lost in the Lokomotiv Yaroslavl plane crash on its 15th anniversary Russian Machine Never Breaks (Weblog)22:10 8-Sept-26

Jordan Kyrou hits the ice for first time with Capitals as more big names return to Washington after Labor Day Russian Machine Never Breaks (Weblog)19:17 8-Sept-26

Charlie Lindgren debuts new mask featuring ‘Ch Ch’ nickname and new pad setup at first skate back with Capitals Russian Machine Never Breaks (Weblog)17:25 8-Sept-26

2026 Season Preview: Washington Capitals Blueshirt Banter15:03 8-Sept-26

Why China needs Russia more than you think Mercator Institute for China Studies14:58 8-Sept-26

bet365 announces Washington D.C. launch SBCNews14:32 8-Sept-26

bet365 Goes Live in the Nation’s Capital, Partnering with Monumental Sports & Entertainment Business Wire (Press Release)14:03 8-Sept-26

Capitals broadcast team approaching special anniversary in 2026-27 Stars and Sticks (Weblog)12:57 8-Sept-26

Hayley Scamurra hosts Walter Cup Day in Maryland, hopes experience inspires young female athletes in area: ‘Just like… Russian Machine Never Breaks (Weblog)00:39 8-Sept-26

‘I’m expecting [him] to set another record’: Evgeny Kuznetsov wants Alex Ovechkin to try and score 1,000 career… Russian Machine Never Breaks (Weblog)19:04 7-Sept-26

Robert Thomas takes over as captain in the Blues’ latest change in leadership NBC Sports Washington11:53 7-Sept-26

‘Let me stand off to the side so they can’t see us’: Evgeny Kuznetsov still wants nothing to do with the KHL ref cam Russian Machine Never Breaks (Weblog)04:29 7-Sept-26

‘He wanted this deal’: Agent explains Ivan Demidov’s team-friendly contract with Canadiens as NHL salaries skyrocket Russian Machine Never Breaks (Weblog)01:15 7-Sept-26

‘ACK! ACK! ACK!’: Logan Thompson’s new goalie mask pays homage to the cult classic movie ‘Mars Attacks!’ Russian Machine Never Breaks (Weblog)22:54 6-Sept-26

Tommy Edman and Teoscar Hernández lead Dodgers past Nationals 6-5 CBS Los Angeles06:33 6-Sept-26

Alex Ovechkin films role in Russian comedy movie ‘Hockey Dads 2’ ahead of return to Capitals Russian Machine Never Breaks (Weblog)03:25 6-Sept-26

Sergei Skvortsov, a projected top-five 2027 NHL Draft pick, scores first career KHL goal in debut game at age 17 Russian Machine Never Breaks (Weblog)03:25 6-Sept-26

Evgeny Kuznetsov scores milestone KHL goal in debut game with Sibir despite dealing with rotavirus, broken skate blade Russian Machine Never Breaks (Weblog)00:11 6-Sept-26

Dylan Strome reveals when Capitals players started thinking Alex Ovechkin would return for another season Russian Machine Never Breaks (Weblog)18:46 5-Sept-26

‘I’m not even concerned about the points and goals’: Spencer Carbery focused on Ryan Leonard’s 200-foot game heading… Russian Machine Never Breaks (Weblog)23:06 4-Sept-26

Strome, Capitals ready to ‘prove why people are talking about us’ after big off-season TSN23:00 4-Sept-26

Capitals’ Cole Hutson, Lynden Lakovic, and Terik Parascak attend NHL/NHLPA Player Orientation Program Russian Machine Never Breaks (Weblog)22:54 4-Sept-26

Vitali Pinchuk believes emergence of Ilya Protas kept Capitals from signing him as free agent Russian Machine Never Breaks (Weblog)17:50 4-Sept-26

US envoys headed to Russia and Ukraine to relaunch mediation Al Jazeera14:14 4-Sept-26

Somaliland’s Irro departs for US to pitch region’s strategic value as Somalia sends rival team Somali Guardian09:50 4-Sept-26

Capitals first-round pick Oliver Suvanto scores first goal of season for Tappara on his 18th birthday Russian Machine Never Breaks (Weblog)21:39 3-Sept-26

The Hockey News Wraparound: Did The Washington Capitals Have The Best Off-Season In The NHL? The Hockey News21:13 3-Sept-26

Ilya and Aliaksei Protas become latest arrivals at Capitals’ informal skates Russian Machine Never Breaks (Weblog)17:34 3-Sept-26

Capitals announce schedule for 2026 Rookie Camp and start date for 2026 Training Camp Russian Machine Never Breaks (Weblog)17:34 3-Sept-26

NHL Off-Season Rankings: No. 1, Washington Capitals The Hockey News17:29 3-Sept-26

Capitals GM Chris Patrick provides encouraging update on Rasmus Sandin’s return from ACL surgery Russian Machine Never Breaks (Weblog)15:12 3-Sept-26

Cole Hutson and Justin Sourdif join Capitals’ informal skate Russian Machine Never Breaks (Weblog)15:12 3-Sept-26

Alex Ovechkin’s shooting metrics are still among the NHL’s elite heading into his age-41 season Russian Machine Never Breaks (Weblog)14:11 3-Sept-26

Spencer Carbery on why Alex Ovechkin is a ‘coach’s dream’ as a captain Russian Machine Never Breaks (Weblog)20:54 2-Sept-26

Capitals promotional schedule highlighted by Alex Ovechkin remix bobblehead, Cherry Blossom hat, and ‘GR8 Ball’ Russian Machine Never Breaks (Weblog)17:41 2-Sept-26

‘A milestone I don’t think either of us could have imagined’: Joe Beninati and Craig Laughlin to be celebrated during… Russian Machine Never Breaks (Weblog)15:49 2-Sept-26

Chris Patrick says Capitals went big with offseason moves as show of confidence towards players already on team’s roster Russian Machine Never Breaks (Weblog)21:07 1-Sept-26

The Fake Hanson Brothers, and Other Fun at Craig Laughlin’s 6th Annual ‘Swing for a Cure’… Capitals Outsider (Weblog)21:04 1-Sept-26

Ex-DIII Goalie Pauses Plans to Become Federal Law Enforcement Officer After Landing Job As Emergency Backup For Capitals BroBible18:52 1-Sept-26

Is Jordan the Legendary Resilience? Ammon News18:12 1-Sept-26

Dylan Strome, Anthony Beauvillier, and Ethen Frank among latest arrivals at Capitals’ informal skates Russian Machine Never Breaks (Weblog)17:34 1-Sept-26

Boone Jenner joins new Capitals teammates for informal skate at MedStar Capitals Iceplex Russian Machine Never Breaks (Weblog)18:22 31-Aug-26

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About our Washington Capitals news

Latest news on the Washington Capitals, a pro ice hockey team based in Washington D.C. who compete in the Metropolitan Division of the NHL's Eastern Conference.

Founded in 1974, the Capitals play their home games at the Capital One Arena which is shared with the Washington Wizards of the National Basketball Association (NBA).

They won their first Stanley Cup at the end of the 2017/18 season, defeating the Vegas Golden Knights over five games.

The Capitals also have minor league affiliations with the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League (AHL) and the South Carolina Stingrays of the East Coast Hockey League (ECHL).