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Alex Tuch, Pierre-Luc Dubois, and Tom Wilson shine with three goals in Capitals’ home opener: ‘I thought they were outstanding tonight’
WASHINGTON, DC — Alex Ovechkin (and his sons) took center stage for the Capitals’ home opener festivities, but the line of Alex Tuch, Pierre-Luc Dubois, and Tom Wilson stole the show once the puck dropped. Tasked with defending against the Penguins’ top line, the Dubois trio successfully shut down Sidney Crosby and company on Wednesday
Alex Ovechkin plays in final Capitals home opener, closing chapter that began with two-goal NHL debut 21 years ago
Twenty-one years ago, a fully-teethed Alex Ovechkin officially arrived in DC by breaking a pane of glass on his first shift and scoring twice in his NHL debut at age 20. The evening offered great promise to a fanbase that had watched the franchise tear itself down after a failed experiment with Jaromir Jagr. On
Tom Wilson does everything in rousing win over Pittsburgh Penguins
The Washington Capitals finally came home to Washington, DC for their home opener, hosting the Pittsburgh Penguins for one more chapter in the epic saga of head-to-head games between Vincent Desharnais and Kaeden Korczak. Not half a minute had passed before Anthony Beauvillier scored against Crosby’s line. In retaliation, and not a minute after that,
Alex Ovechkin introduced before final Capitals home opener by his two sons, Sergei and Ilya
Alex Ovechkin received an extra-special introduction ahead of his final home opener with the Washington Capitals. Ovechkin, who announced earlier this week that the 2026-27 NHL season will be his last, was called out onto the ice by his two sons, Sergei and Ilya. The two boys, fully clad in Capitals gear, including their dad’s
Capitals beat Penguins 5-3 in Alex Ovechkin’s final home opener (live blog)
Game information/links Game preview History is upon us. For the first time since announcing his pending retirement, Alex Ovechkin will play in a game, and it’s one that will go down in history. Tonight marks Ovechkin’s final home opener at Capital One Arena, and he’ll take on a familiar foe: longtime rival and Pittsburgh Penguins
Alex Ovechkin farewell tour: When he’ll play his final game in every NHL city
Alex Ovechkin is about to embark on a journey that previous reporting suggests he may have wanted to avoid. Now that Ovechkin has officially announced that his 22nd NHL season will be his last, he will embark on a season-long farewell tour that could resemble Anze Kopitar’s in 2025-26. Ovechkin may receive gifts, video tributes,
Cole Hutson isn’t nervous ahead of first NHL home opener: ‘I’m going to take it all in’
ARLINGTON, VA — Cole Hutson got his first taste of Capitals hockey this spring, but there’s still plenty of new milestones left in his full rookie season. Hutson, 20, will play his first-ever NHL home opener on Wednesday, facing the rival Pittsburgh Penguins in front of fans at Capital One Arena. After finishing his sophomore
‘It’s a massive opportunity’: Hendrix Lapierre promoted to Sidney Crosby’s top line before first game against Capitals
Hendrix Lapierre appears set for a major opportunity in his first game back in Washington. The former Capitals first-round pick is expected to play on Sidney Crosby’s wing when the Pittsburgh Penguins visit Capital One Arena on Wednesday night, placing Lapierre in a prominent role against his former team less than four months after being
Carolina Hurricanes’ post-game ‘rock’ — yes, a literal rock — joins pantheon of weirdest NHL team locker-room awards
The Carolina Hurricanes are taking their entrance song “Rock You Like a Hurricane” a little too seriously. The team released a video of head coach Rod Brind’Amour’s post-game speech on Sunday following their 3-2 overtime win against the Philadelphia Flyers, where he gave away a special award for the player of the game. Sebastion Aho
Gavin McKenna scores first NHL goal, says moment topped being selected first overall
Gavin McKenna, the first overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, is officially on the board. Tuesday, in the Toronto Maple Leafs‘ 5-4 overtime victory over the Nashville Predators, McKenna registered his first NHL point: a primary assist on a John Tavares goal 4:56 into the second period. The moment was poignant as McKenna is
Matt Roy unlikely to play in Capitals home opener against Penguins
The Washington Capitals are set for their home opener against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday but may line up without one of their top defensemen. Matt Roy left Saturday night’s loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning after the second period with a lower-body injury and has not practiced with the Capitals since. Caps head coach Spencer
‘I was a Sid fan’: Connor McDavid admits he ‘didn’t love’ Alex Ovechkin growing up
Connor McDavid may appreciate Alex Ovechkin now, but not long ago, that wasn’t the case. McDavid, who grew up in Newmarket, Ontario, a suburb roughly 40 miles north of Toronto, was a huge Toronto Maple Leafs fan as a kid. And like many other Canadians, his favorite player was Ovechkin’s biggest rival. “Well, I was
Spencer Carbery moves Ryan Leonard to Capitals’ fourth line to give him more defensive responsibility: ‘I’ve seen some really positive signs of growth’
The Washington Capitals split their first two regular-season games on the road and are back at MedStar Capitals Iceplex to prepare for their home opener against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Ahead of Wednesday night’s game, head coach Spencer Carbery tweaked his forward lines and defense pairings, with one especially noticeable change on the team’s checking line.
Dylan Larkin will play for Red Wings tonight if cleared by doctors, face jeering Detroit crowd
Dylan Larkin will likely have to face the music (or, more accurately, the boos) in Detroit on Tuesday. Red Wings head coach Todd McLellan told local reporters that the club’s former captain will play against the Ottawa Senators if doctors clear him this afternoon, per MLive’s Ansar Khan. Larkin reportedly “has one more medical hurdle
Capitals owner Ted Leonsis to receive Lester Patrick Trophy for service to American hockey
Washington Capitals owner Ted Leonsis is receiving one of hockey’s highest honors. Tuesday, the NHL announced that Leonsis was named the recipient of the 2026 Lester Patrick Trophy for outstanding service to hockey in the United States. Leonsis, the founder, chairman, managing partner, and CEO of Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE), has been the controlling
‘He made some big, big stops’: Clay Stevenson wins Jets debut with 30-save performance against Penguins
Clay Stevenson won his first start with the Winnipeg Jets on Monday night. The 27-year-old goaltender, plucked off waivers from the Washington Capitals last week, made 30 saves in the Jets’ 3-2 road victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins. Stevenson had previously served as Stuart Skinner’s backup in Winnipeg’s first two games of the 2026-27 regular
‘All good things must come to an end:’ Capitals grapple with ‘mixed emotions’ about Alex Ovechkin’s final NHL season
ARLINGTON, VA — Exactly 21 years after making his NHL debut, Alex Ovechkin announced on Monday that this season will be his last. Ovechkin’s decision ends years of retirement speculation, setting him up for a farewell tour in the final months of a historic career. To those back in DC, however, the idea of saying
Most tickets to attend Alex Ovechkin’s final regular-season home game are listed for over $1,000
Alex Ovechkin announced Monday that the 2026-27 season will be his last in the NHL, and Capitals fans are already jumping at what could be their last chance to bid him farewell in April. Tickets for Ovechkin’s final regular-season home game at Capital One Arena skyrocketed on Monday. According to USA TODAY, the cheapest available
‘Maybe it’s my last year too’: Evgeni Malkin breaks longtime media routine to reflect on Alex Ovechkin’s final NHL season
Evgeni Malkin and Alex Ovechkin have spent more than two decades helping define a very special era of hockey together. After growing up in the same Russian junior hockey circles, the two phenoms entered the NHL in the same draft class, became two of the league’s all-time stars, battled each other countless times in the
‘Before we even met, we were kind of built up against each other’: Sidney Crosby reflects on rivalry with Alex Ovechkin as Capitals’ star announces NHL retirement
Sidney Crosby spent his entire NHL career playing against Alex Ovechkin. Now, for the first time, he knows exactly when one of the biggest rivalries in NHL history will end. On Monday, Ovechkin announced that the 2026-27 season would be his last and that he would officially retire from the NHL at year’s end, citing
Alex Ovechkin announces NHL retirement after 2026-27 season: ‘I know in my heart it’s the right decision’
Alex Ovechkin’s 22nd NHL season will also be his last. Ovechkin, the NHL’s all-time leading goal scorer and the face of the Capitals for more than two decades, announced Monday that the 2026-27 season will be his final one in the league. The decision comes two days before the Washington Capitals host longtime rival Sidney
‘He needs to get in the gym’: Capitals first-round pick Terik Parascak healthy-scratched opening weekend as Bears take patient approach with prospect
HERSHEY, PA — While Lynden Lakovic and Petr Sikora had a promising opening weekend for the Hershey Bears, another Washington Capitals prospect was kept on the sidelines. Terik Parascak was a healthy scratch in both of Hershey’s games against the Charlotte Checkers on Saturday and Sunday — a surprising decision from afar considering his pedigree.
Petr Sikora scores milestone first AHL goal after sensational pass by Andrew Cristall
A day after Lynden Lakovic picked up his first AHL point in his professional debut, another young Washington Capitals prospect followed up with a milestone of his own. In the Hershey Bears’ 3-2 victory over the Charlotte Checkers, Petr Sikora scored his first AHL goal, finding the back of the net with 17 seconds remaining
Lynden Lakovic on his first pro point for Hershey, his welcome-to-the-NHL moment with Alex Ovechkin, and being pushed by Gavin McKenna
HERSHEY, PA — Lynden Lakovic’s first professional game was one to remember, even though the Hershey Bears fell to the Charlotte Checkers 5-2 in their home opener. Starting on the second line with Bogdan Trineyev and Theodor Niederbach, Lakovic showed off his blazing speed, nearly scoring on two different breakaways, but Checkers goaltender Cooper Black
Vincent Desharnais, Ryan Leonard, Cole Hutson, and Ilya Protas all attend Baltimore Ravens game against Tennessee Titans
The Baltimore Ravens had four very special guests inside M&T Bank Stadium on Sunday afternoon. Washington Capitals players Vincent Desharnais, Ryan Leonard, Cole Hutson, and Ilya Protas showed up to support the Ravens in their matchup against the Tennessee Titans. The four Caps skaters are fresh off their flight home from a 1-1 road trip
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