Washington Capitals
Capitals’ assistant coach placed on team-imposed leave amid NHL investigation
The Capitals have placed assistant coach Mitch Love on a team-imposed leave amid an NHL investigation, the team announced Sunday. The franchise did not describe the reason for the league's investigation.
Capitals’ rookies, prospects take on obstacle course, intense practices at Annapolis camp
The future of the Washington Capitals took to the ice this weekend, as rookies and prospects prepared to push for a roster spot at the team's preseason development camp in Annapolis, Maryland.
Capitals dominate NHL national broadcast schedule amid Ovechkin retirement rumors
The NHL's national TV partners seem to be preparing for an Alex Ovechkin farewell tour.
Ovech-corn? 6-acre Capitals-themed maze comes to Maryland farm this fall
The Capitals' "Great Eight" will be carved into a six-acre corn maze at a Maryland farm this fall, the team announced Wednesday. Alex Ovechkin will be prominently featured in the display at Summers Farm in Middletown to honor his record-breaking 895 career goals.
D.C.-area coaches embrace new era of cross-sport collaboration
Legendary coaches like Georgetown's John Thompson, Maryland's Lefty Driesell and the Redskins' Joe Gibbs are long retired. New blood has entered the District's coaching ranks, and they're working together to galvanize their teams and their fanbases.
Capitals’ Ovechkin to partner with Russian streaming service for biopic
The Alex Ovechkin story is coming to a Russian streaming service.
Capitals legend Backstrom to continue career with Swedish club Brynas IF
Washington Capitals legend Nicklas Backstrom isn't retiring, but his NHL days are likely over.
Ovechkin, Capitals to open 2025-26 season at home against Bruins on Oct. 8
Hockey is coming. The Washington Capitals announced Wednesday that they will open the 2025-26 season at home against the Boston Bruins on Oct. 8. The game will be the first national broadcast of the season for TNT.
Capitals regroup, focus on youth after missing out on Ehlers sweepstakes
The Washington Capitals missed out on the biggest fish in free agency, the team's leadership admitted, after Nikolaj Ehlers, the top available forward, signed with the Carolina Hurricanes.
Capitals sign defenseman Fehervary to 7-year, $42 million extension
Washington Capitals defenseman Martin Fehervary signed a seven-year, $42 million extension Tuesday, the NHL team announced.
Ovechkin named Sports Humanitarian Award’s finalist for pediatric cancer support
Now three months removed from setting the NHL goals record, Alex Ovechkin is under consideration for more honors.
Capitals enter ‘tricky’ free-agency period looking to load up after draft weekend trades
Capitals president Brian MacLellan told reporters last month that he expected a quiet offseason after a hectic summer last year. Free agency begins Tuesday, but Washington already made a handful of moves over the NHL's draft weekend.
Capitals approach weekend’s NHL draft with flexibility after playoff run
The Capitals were wheeling and dealing this time last year, successfully bringing in fresh faces through trade and free agency while maximizing their final seasons with franchise icon Alex Ovechkin. This year's NHL summer frenzy, which begins with the first round of the draft on Friday, should be quieter for Washington's front office.
NHL’s first decentralized draft presents logistical challenge for creating TV event
NHL teams for the first time in a non-pandemic environment will not be gathering in one place for the draft, and the mind-boggling logistics of decentralizing the annual event are right up Steve Mayer's alley.
Capitals’ Fehervary, Eller named to preliminary Olympic squads
At least two current Capitals will represent their nations at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Capitals pillar T.J. Oshie hangs up skates, announces retirement at Georgetown fountains
T.J. Oshie is hanging up his skates. The long-time Capitals winger announced his retirement on Monday evening in front of legions of adoring fans at Washington Harbor, steps away from the Georgetown fountains where he celebrated a Stanley Cup title exactly seven years earlier.
Capitals to make Oshie announcement at Georgetown fountains
T.J. Oshie is returning to the Georgetown fountains where he celebrated the Stanley Cup championship in 2018. This time, the longtime Capital will make an announcement.
Capitals offer collectibles from Ovechkin’s record-breaking goal for $1,500
Want a piece of history from Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin's record-breaking 895th goal?
Ovechkin’s wife says family will remain in Russia after next season
Washington Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin regularly returns to his native Russia during NHL offseasons. His family's flight east next summer might not feature a return ticket, though.
Capitals say no decision has been made on Ovechkin’s playing future after email mistake
The Washington Capitals said Thursday that no decision has been made on Alex Ovechkin's future in the NHL after an email was sent to season-ticket holders calling next season his last.
