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Alex Ovechkin says he’s ‘not a big fan’ of Erling Haaland despite social media comparisons between the two
While watching the 2026 FIFA World Cup this summer, hockey fans found plenty of Alex Ovechkin in Norwegian goal-scoring star Erling Haaland. The comparison makes sense. Both players have used their size, strength, and explosive shooting ability to overwhelm defenders and score at historic rates. Haaland’s recent knockout-round goal against Brazil, in which he needed
‘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 against Lightning, 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 start their new campaign on the road against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday, October 3, at Benchmark International Arena. The matchup
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!”,
Hershey Bears sign three depth players to one-year AHL contracts
The Hershey Bears restocked their depth by inking three players to one-year AHL contracts on Tuesday. The club announced that they signed forwards Cam Morrison and Landon McCallum as well as defenseman Noah Beck to deals for the 2026-27 season. All three players have prior experience in the ECHL and AHL, with Morrison and Beck
Washington Capitals sign 2026 first-round pick Oliver Suvanto to three-year, entry-level contract
The Washington Capitals announced they have signed 2026 first-round pick Oliver Suvanto to a three-year, entry-level contract. Suvanto, taken with the 18th overall pick at the draft in Buffalo last month, will make $1.075 million in the NHL and $87,500 in the AHL. The 17-year-old Finnish center attended his first Capitals development camp earlier in July.
Alex Ovechkin plays soccer again at Russia’s Street Cup, drills opponent with powerful shot
Alex Ovechkin competed for a Cup once again. No, not the Stanley Cup (although he will be doing that next season after deciding against retirement). Over the weekend, he competed in the Street Cup, a Russian street soccer tournament. Ovechkin took the field as a “Player of Planet Earth,” complete with an in-theme jersey (pre-autographed)
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
Hershey Bears sign goaltender Garin Bjorklund to AHL contract with potential questions looming in net
The Hershey Bears announced they have signed goaltender Garin Bjorklund to an AHL contract for the 2026-27 season. Bjorklund, a 2020 sixth-round pick by the Washington Capitals, was not extended a qualifying offer by the Caps last month, making him an unrestricted free agent. Bjorklund, 24, saw time at all three levels of Washington’s organization
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
Aliaksei Protas scores highlight reel goal as he and Ilya Protas return home for sold-out charity game in Belarus
Aliaksei Protas and Ilya Protas suited up in a charity game in their hometown of Vitebsk, Belarus, on Saturday. Aliaksei recorded two points (1g, 1a) while Ilya was credited with an assist in the BETERA All-Stars’ 5-2 victory over the Vitebsk Bears. The scrimmage was part of the 2026 BETERA All-Star Tour, featuring three 15-minute
Aliaskei Protas and Ilya Protas participate in hometown charity game with the BETERA All-Star squad
Aliaksei Protas and Ilya Protas suited up in a charity game in their hometown of Vitebsk, Belarus, on Saturday. Aliaksei recorded two points (1g, 1a) while Ilya was credited with an assist in the BETERA All-Stars’ 5-2 victory over the Vitebsk Bears. The scrimmage was part of the 2026 BETERA All-Star Tour, featuring three 15-minute
John Carlson thought there was a ‘zero percent’ chance Alex Ovechkin would retire: ‘It just was always my gut feeling’
Longtime Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson found his new home late on the first day of free agency, signing a two-year, $17 million contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning. RMNB News John Carlson signs two-year, $17 million deal with Tampa Bay Lightning While Carlson spent much of his first press conference with the media explaining
‘Full circle’: Stanley Cup champion Brandon Bussi lands Chipotle sponsorship six years after working there
Brandon Bussi, the unexpected hero of the Carolina Hurricanes‘ 2026 Stanley Cup run, claimed what he called “hockey’s ultimate prize” on Friday — a Chipotle sponsorship. He becomes an official Chipotle Partner just a few weeks after becoming a Stanley Cup champion, and six years after being an employee. Per his LinkedIn, Bussi worked part-time
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
‘These guys look like the Harlem Globetrotters breaking the puck out’: Alex Tuch says playing against Capitals convinced him to come to Washington
After years of playing against the Washington Capitals, newly-acquired winger Alex Tuch is glad to be on their side of the ice. The Capitals’ 2025-26 season may have ended without a playoff run, but the team’s skill still impressed Tuch, enough to convince him to ink an an eight-year deal in a sign-and-trade between the
Alex Ovechkin’s surprise appearance at Russian bar goes viral after fans spent weeks hoping he’d show up for a free beer
Alex Ovechkin wasn’t about to let an opportunity for a free beer pass him by. Wednesday, on Ovechkin’s 9-year wedding anniversary with his wife Nastya, he stopped by the bar The Clovelly on Moscow’s Sretenka Street and surprised a group of about 90 fans, part of The Green Mamba Club drinking society. The supporters, some
Tom Dundon got his entire family engraved on the Stanley Cup, because apparently winning one wasn’t enough
The Stanley Cup received its annual update on Wednesday, as the names of the Carolina Hurricanes’ championship team, including players, coaches, executives, and staff, were engraved on hockey’s holy grail. And, if you look closely, every member of the Hurricanes owner’s family. Forever etched in history pic.twitter.com/KpJaNsb5Fz — Carolina Hurricanes (@Canes) July 9, 2026 In
Steve Oleksy is running for mayor of Edgewater, Florida
Popular former Washington Capitals and Hershey Bears defenseman, Steve Oleksy, is making a move into politics. The 2016 Stanley Cup winner with the Pittsburgh Penguins is running for mayor of Edgewater, Florida, with the campaign slogan: Even Steven — a voice for everyone. A regular fighter and enforcer during his hockey career, Oleksy made the
Lynden Lakovic is best friends with first overall pick Gavin McKenna and they train together in Kelowna: ‘We met when he was 12’
Andrew Cristall isn’t the only Washington Capitals prospect good friends with a first overall pick. Capitals’ 2025 first-round pick Lynden Lakovic, a native of West Kelowna, is close with budding superstar Gavin McKenna, who was recently selected first overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs at the 2026 NHL Draft. Lakovic, 19, has been featured together
Hershey Bears release 2026-27 schedule, season opens Oct. 3 against Charlotte
The Hershey Bears released their 72-game schedule for the 2026-27 AHL season on Thursday. Hershey will begin its 89th season on Saturday, October 3, hosting the Charlotte Checkers at Giant Center at 6 pm. The earlier puck drop is part of a new scheduling initiative that will feature select Saturday home games starting at 6
Anaheim Ducks match Leo Carlsson’s record-setting offer sheet, officially making him highest-paid player in NHL
Leo Carlsson is returning to the Anaheim Ducks, and according to ownership, it was a foregone conclusion. Carlsson is now officially the highest-paid player in the NHL after the Ducks matched the Philadelphia Flyers‘ aggressive offer sheet. The 21-year-old Swedish center is now signed to a five-year, $90 million contract worth an average of $18
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