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Key Games & Takeaways From the Capitals’ 2026-27 Schedule
The Washington Capitals revealed their 2026-27 season schedule this week, dropping the details in a video showcasing Alex Ovechkin scoring on each opponent. In what could be the captain’s last…
Alex Ovechkin meets AJ Dybantsa, pulls his own card at Fanatics Fest
Alex Ovechkin is back stateside, making his Fanatics Fest debut at the Javits Center in New York City. The huge event, which brings together the world’s top athletes, leagues, collectors, and brands, is a multi-day festival featuring athlete appearances, autograph signings, photo opportunities, panels, and other marquee activations. Ovechkin arrived midday on Saturday and stayed
Washington Capitals to play two Monday lunch-hour games this season as NHL expands international reach
The Washington Capitals will participate in a new NHL scheduling initiative as the league tries to cater to and build its international fan base. The NHL is introducing Monday matinee games that will allow games to start in primetime in both Europe and Russia. “(The) steady stream of Monday weekday matinee / European primetime games,
Alex Ovechkin reveals his five favorite beers
Forget goals, records, and all-time rankings. Alex Ovechkin has revealed the list that truly matters: his five favorite beers. Ahead of the upcoming Match of the Year charity game, Ovechkin participated in a live Q&A alongside Artemi Panarin, Mikhail Sergachev, and Ilya Kovalchuk. While there, he was asked to share his five go-to beer brands
Alex Ovechkin’s potential final home game and NHL regular-season game set after Capitals schedule release
NHL schedule release day always gives Washington Capitals fans plenty of dates to circle, but this year’s calendar carries extra weight. Earlier this month, Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin signed a one-year contract to return for a 22nd season, which could be his last in the NHL. With the Capitals’ schedule now public, the dates and
Hershey Bears sign 6-foot-5 goaltender Ben Kraws, giving Capitals organization six goalies under contract for next season
The Hershey Bears continued to add to their goaltending depth on Thursday, signing netminder Ben Kraws to a one-year AHL contract. The 6-foot-5 Kraws split the 2025-26 season between the AHL’s Texas Stars and ECHL’s Idaho Steelheads. He spent most of the year with Idaho, posting a 16-12-2 record, a 3.03 goals-against average, and a
Washington Capitals release full 2026-27 regular-season schedule
The Washington Capitals officially released their 84-game schedule for the 2026-27 season on Thursday. The Capitals will open up the new season with a back-to-back on the road, taking on the defending champion Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center on Friday, October 2, and then traveling down to Benchmark International Arena on Saturday, October 3, to
Which Versions Of The Penguins, Capitals And Devils Will We See In 2026-27?
The Washington Capitals, New Jersey Devils and Pittsburgh Penguins have had rollercoaster results in the standings lately, and it's tough to predict where they'll finish again. They have made notable changes, however.
‘I was waiting, just like everyone else’: Aliaksei Protas says nobody on the Capitals knew Alex Ovechkin was re-signing
The Washington Capitals may have shared a locker room with Alex Ovechkin, but they had no more insight into his future than the rest of us. Speaking to the Belarusian Hockey Federation, Aliaksei Protas revealed that he had no advance heads-up on Ovechkin’s decision to sign a one-year contract extension with the Caps on July
Capitals to open 2026-27 season on the road, host Penguins in home opener
The Washington Capitals now know where they’ll begin the 2026-27 NHL season. The NHL announced the date and opponent for all 32 teams’ home openers on Wednesday morning, revealing that the Capitals will play the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday, October 3, at Benchmark International Arena. The game will come a day after the Caps
Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin explains what stands between him and 1,000 NHL goals
Alex Ovechkin is not looking too far ahead despite already rewriting the NHL record book. The Washington Capitals captain has said that reaching 1,000 regular-season goals depends on factors he cannot fully control as he prepares for his 22nd NHL…
NHL Reveals Home-Openers For 2026-27: Full List And Standout Matchups
Bowen Byram facing the Sabres, the Hurricanes raising their Cup banner before taking on Florida and Alex Ovechkin battling Sidney Crosby highlight the NHL's home-opener schedule.
Capitals’ Tactical Blueprint Is the Perfect Fix for Oliver Suvanto
The Washington Capitals signed Oliver Suvanto to a three-year entry-level contract on Tuesday (July 14), then announced in the same release that he will spend 2026-27 on loan to Tappara…
Capitals sign 2026 1st-rounder to entry-level contract
The Washington Capitals have locked up their top pick from this year’s draft. Washington signed forward Oliver Suvanto to a three-year entry-level contract, the team announced Tuesday. Suvanto is widely considered one of the top centers in this year’s draft class, a home run pick for a Capitals team in need of depth down the […] The post Capitals sign 2026 1st-rounder to entry-level contract appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Alex Ovechkin says his sons fell in love with hockey on their own: ‘We don’t push them’
Alex Ovechkin‘s young sons, Sergei and Ilya, have fallen in love with hockey, and the Washington Capitals‘ superstar says it happened naturally. Ovechkin spoke about his kids’ obsession with the sport during an appearance on Match TV’s “All on Match!” on Monday. Per a video posted by X user @uggg_uggg and a translation by Google
Alex Ovechkin says he’ll try for 1,000 career goals: ‘Everything will depend on my desire and health’
If everything goes right next season, Alex Ovechkin is open to continuing his career another year. He’s also found a new milestone to chase. While participating in a Russian-language interview with Match TV on Monday, Ovechkin was asked if he wanted to score 1,000 career regular-season goals. “We’ll try,” Ovechkin said on “All on Match!”,
Capitals sign Oliver Suvanto to three-year, entry-level contract
Suvanto will stay in Finland, playing for Tappara in Liiga for another season.
Sabres & Capitals Swing 1-for-1 Trade
The Buffalo Sabres and Washington Capitals have completed another trade. It won't quite have the impact of the sign-and-trade swap of Alex Tuch earlier this offseason, but for two minor league players, it's a fresh start with new organizations. The Buffalo Sabres have acquired forward Zac Funk from the Washington Capitals in exchange for forward Tyler Kopff. pic.twitter.com/TNWHZQJ19E — Buffalo Sabres PR (@SabresPR) July 13, 2026 The Sabres acquire forward Zac Funk, a 22-year-old undraft...
Capitals trade forward Zac Funk to the Buffalo Sabres for forward Tyler Kopff
The Washington Capitals swapped minor-league forwards with the Buffalo Sabres late Monday afternoon. Zac Funk is headed to the Sabres, with the Capitals receiving winger Tyler Kopff in return. Kopff is a 23-year-old winger who stands 6-foot-4 and weighs 225 pounds. He, like Funk, was undrafted, signing with the Sabres after playing two seasons for
After Stellar Offseason, Capitals Are Serious Contenders in the East
After winning the Metropolitan Division in the 2024-2025 season, the Washington Capitals had a setback; they missed the 2026 playoffs by three points. General Manager Chris Patrick responded to the setback by being more aggressive than any other team in the offseason. As they have already shown what they are capable of, pairing new faces […] The post After Stellar Offseason, Capitals Are Serious Contenders in the East appeared first on The Lead .
Washington Capitals extend their affiliate agreement with ECHL’s South Carolina Stingrays for another three seasons
The Washington Capitals extended their ECHL affiliation agreement with the South Carolina Stingrays on Monday. The two teams will remain partners through the 2028-29 campaign. Washington and South Carolina have been partners for 20 seasons in total, beginning with a run from 2004 to 2012, followed by one from 2014 to the present. During the partnership,
Alex Ovechkin buys $2.1 million Florida condo after settling lawsuit over flooded beachfront apartment in same building (report)
Alex Ovechkin has added to his real estate portfolio. The Russian outlet RIA Novosti reports that the Washington Capitals captain recently purchased a new condominium near Miami for approximately $2.1 million, in the same building he bought his original luxury condo for $1.9 million in 2016. The report says Ovechkin’s new residence spans 2,390 square
Evgeny Kuznetsov plays summer league hockey with Sam Anas at Reston SkateQuest, as report indicates the two could skate together next season in KHL
Evgeny Kuznetsov is staying busy and in shape this offseason as he waits to find out where he’ll be playing next season. Back in the United States, the former Washington Capitals center has been skating at Reston SkateQuest in Virginia with a host of pro and junior players with ties to the area, including fellow
‘I just thought it’d be a great fit’: Former Capitals winger Brandon Duhaime explains why he signed with Maple Leafs
Brandon Duhaime moved on from the Washington Capitals earlier this month, signing a three-year, $7.8 million contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs. After inking his free-agent deal, the rambunctious winger explained why he felt Toronto was the right destination for him, citing the organization’s history and the club’s moves to strengthen its roster following its first
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