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Dmitry Orlov reflects on approaching end of Alex Ovechkin-Sidney Crosby era: ‘It will be sad’
Ahead of participating in the Match of the Year, San Jose Sharks defenseman Dmitry Orlov celebrated his 35th birthday in Saint Petersburg, Russia, with Alex Ovechkin, going on a boat ride and having dinner together. Orlov played the first 12 seasons of his career with the Washington Capitals from 2011 to 2023, winning a Stanley
Cole Hutson tells story of being reprimanded by Tom Wilson after making turnover on toe-drag move: ‘[He] let me hear it after the game’
Cole Hutson is already one of the most highly-skilled young players in the NHL, just 14 games into his Washington Capitals career. But the 2024 second-round pick is figuring out quickly that flashy plays come with a level of accountability, especially if you turn the puck over while trying to make one. Hutson shared a
Alex Ovechkin explains why he changes gloves up to four times every game: ‘I absolutely love new gloves’
Alex Ovechkin loves his hockey equipment both on and off the ice. The NHL’s all-time leading goal scorer can often be seen beckoning to members of the Washington Capitals training and equipment staff multiple times during games, and oftentimes they will come back with a new pair of gloves. The constant changing of gloves is
Ryan Leonard scores goal, shares funny moment with Gabe Perreault at Shoulder Check Showcase
Ryan Leonard is getting ready for his second full season in the NHL after notching 45 points (20g, 20a) in 75 games during the 2025-26 campaign. Amid those more serious preparations, the 21-year-old winger had some time for more friendly, fun competition on Thursday as he was one of the many NHL stars to participate
Alex Tuch hits the ice at MedStar Capitals Iceplex for the first time as a member of the Washington Capitals
Just a day before the calendar is set to flip into August, the Washington Capitals welcomed one of their huge offseason additions to MedStar Capitals Iceplex. Alex Tuch, who the club inked to an 8-year, $84 million extension earlier this month, has landed in DC for the first time since his blockbuster sign-and-trade move from
A first look at Boone Jenner in Washington Capitals gear
Boone Jenner did not waste any time getting into his new Washington Capitals gear. Jenner was caught rocking his new Caps jersey, pants, Warrior gloves, and helmet while taking part in workouts at London Sports Park in London, Ontario, this week. Jenner was joined on the ice by prospects Johnny McLaughlin (OHL, Windsor Spitfires), Josh
Hershey Bears announce schedule for 2026 preseason
The Hershey Bears announced the schedule for their 2026 preseason on Thursday. Hershey will play just two exhibition games, one on the road against the Lehigh Valley Phantoms on September 26 and one at home against the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins on September 27. The club says ticket information for the home game at Giant Center will
IIHF officially extends Russia’s ban for major international events, including 2027 World Juniors and World Championship
The International Ice Hockey Federation may have ended its blanket event ban on Russian national teams, but the nation will still not be permitted to register teams for several major tournaments during the 2026-27 season. During recent meetings, the IIHF Council re-analyzed the Russian Ice Hockey Federation’s request that it be permitted to enter a
Joe Beninati and Craig Laughlin receive prestigious broadcasting honor ahead of their 30th season calling Capitals games together
Joe Beninati and Craig Laughlin are receiving a prestigious award together, as they should. The longtime Monumental Sports Network broadcasters were named 2026 Silver Circle honorees by the National Capital Chesapeake Bay Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences on Thursday. The honor recognizes television professionals who have spent at least 25
‘An unforgettable gift’: Alex Ovechkin goes viral for accidentally wandering into Russian newlyweds’ photoshoot while leaving Saint Petersburg hotel
Alex Ovechkin created a core memory for a recently married couple during his trip to Saint Petersburg for the 2026 Match of the Year. The annual game, which features NHL and KHL stars, raises money for charity. This year’s edition of the event was held on Saturday, July 25, at SKA Arena. Ovechkin and his
Ryan Leonard to participate in Shoulder Check Showcase charity game with former college linemates Will Smith and Gabe Perreault
Ryan Leonard will be back on the ice on July 30th for the fourth annual Shoulder Check Showcase charity game at Sacred Heart University’s Martire Family Arena. The Washington Capitals winger will be one of 29 NHL and PWHL players gathering to help raise money for the HT40 Foundation, a mental health charity created in honor
A look at Cole Hutson and Andrew Cristall’s experience at the 2026 NHLPA Rookie Showcase
The 2026 NHLPA Rookie Showcase is underway in Chicago at the Blackhawks Ice Center Presented by Fifth Third Bank. Many of the NHL’s top young players have gathered for the event, which Upper Deck primarily uses to capture photos, videos, autographs, and memorabilia for future trading-card releases and promotional materials. The NHLPA also treats the
Seattle Mariners to host ‘Jimothy Night’ with exclusive t-shirt and rookie card celebrating viral raccoon
The Seattle Mariners announced a special theme night honoring a new Seattle star that has taken the internet by storm: Jimothy the raccoon. “Jimothy Night,” sponsored by Farmers Insurance, will take place on Wednesday, August 5 at T-Mobile Park when the Mariners take on the Detroit Tigers. Jimothy is taking over @TMobilePark next Wednesday! The
Macklin Celebrini set to become NHL’s highest-paid player after signing five-year, $94 million extension with Sharks
The San Jose Sharks are getting some vital business done early by locking down superstar Macklin Celebrini to a long-term contract extension. San Jose announced Wednesday that they have signed Celebrini to a new five-year, $94 million deal that has an average annual value of $18.8 million. When the contract kicks in at the start
Alex Ovechkin details his experience at the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final
Alex Ovechkin and his wife Nastya Ovechkina got to experience one of the world’s greatest sporting events earlier this month: the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final. The final match of the 48-team tournament, hosted in the United States, Mexico, and Canada, took place at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, and Ovechkin was in
Hershey Bears legend Chris Bourque named assistant general manager of the AHL’s Toronto Marlies
Chris Bourque is moving up again in the Toronto Maple Leafs organization. The Hershey Bears legend and recent inductee into the AHL Hall of Fame has been named assistant general manager of the AHL’s Toronto Marlies. Bourque originally joined the Maple Leafs organization as an amateur scout in 2022, primarily focusing on college free agents.
Former Capitals forward Trent Whitfield named Providence Bruins head coach
Trent Whitfield is the latest former Washington Capitals player to land a big head coaching gig. Monday, Whitfield was named head coach of the Providence Bruins, the AHL affiliate of the Boston Bruins. “I’m honored and grateful to the Boston Bruins organization for the opportunity to lead this group in Providence,” Whitfield said in a
Alex Ovechkin names the only other NHL player who could rock his yellow laces and tinted visor
When he first arrived in the NHL, Alex Ovechkin rocked yellow laces and a mirrored-tinted visor, having one of the most iconic looks in the league, akin to a Russian RoboCop. At Fanatics Fest earlier in the month, Ovechkin was asked by Bleacher Report's Jonny Lazarus what other player could rock that signature look.
Inside Spencer Carbery’s plan for each of the Capitals’ major offseason additions
The Washington Capitals had arguably the busiest and most impactful offseason of any NHL team, adding difference-makers through trade or free agency at every position except goaltender. General manager Chris Patrick and his staff finished their business in early July, coming away with a haul that includes Alex Tuch, Jordan Kyrou, Boone Jenner, Vincent Desharnais, and
Aliaksei Protas sees championship formula in Capitals’ added size: ‘Recent seasons have proven it’
The Washington Capitals loaded up in the offseason, acquiring some of the best players available on the market. Aliaksei Protas had previously given general manager Chris Patrick rave reviews for his “great” work. He elaborated more in a recent Russian-language interview with Match TV. When it was pointed out to the Belarusian forward that the
Justin Sourdif working out with Flyers star Travis Konecny ahead of sophomore season with Capitals
Justin Sourdif is already grinding away ahead of his second full NHL season with the Washington Capitals. The 24-year-old forward is currently in Calgary, getting in some offseason workouts with Sutter Skills Development, a high-performance player development program run by former NHL forward Brody Sutter of the legendary Sutter hockey family. In a recent clip
Report: Columbus Blue Jackets on verge of trading star winger Kirill Marchenko
The NHL could be primed for another massive trade shakeup. According to a report from RG.com’s Daria Tuboltseva, the Columbus Blue Jackets are closing in on a trade involving star winger Kirill Marchenko. The Russian forward is set to be moved by Columbus as negotiations with “another NHL team” reportedly enter the final stages. “Kirill
Capitals use Alex Ovechkin goal against Logan Thompson in schedule release video — and he noticed
Even though they’re teammates, Logan Thompson is openly a big Alex Ovechkin fan, but recently the Washington Capitals tested just how deep his fandom ran. To promote their recently released 2026-27 regular-season schedule, the Capitals posted goals Ovechkin scored against every team in the league. For the Vegas Golden Knights, the club aired a clip
Alex Ovechkin scores goal, Aliaksei Protas records game-winning shootout goal in ‘Match of the Year’ charity game
Alex Ovechkin got into his first game action since signing a one-year extension with the Washington Capitals for the 2026-27 season. Ovechkin was one of many Russian and Belarusian NHL stars to participate in Artemi Panarin and Mikhail Sergachev’s annual “Match of the Year” charity game at SKA Arena in Saint Petersburg on Saturday. The
Capitals prospect Miroslav Satan signs in Slovak Extraliga after spending 2025-26 season in CHL
Miroslav Satan Jr. is headed back to Slovakia for the 2026-27 campaign. The son of Buffalo Sabres legend Miroslav Satan has joined HK 32 Liptovský Mikuláš of the Slovak Extraliga ahead of their six-week training camp, where he will fight to secure a spot on their roster for next season. Satan, a Washington Capitals‘ seventh-round
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