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Dylan Larkin adds Washington Capitals to extended list of approved trade destinations (report)
Dylan Larkin made it clear over the summer that he had no interest in staying with the Detroit Red Wings, but the tiny list of teams he was willing to accept a trade to keeps him in Detroit and without the “C” just a week from the start of the 2026-27 regular season. While no
Alex Ovechkin will miss both remaining preseason games with lower-body injury: ‘If he is not 100% there, what’s the sense in rushing him to play?’
ARLINGTON, VA — The Washington Capitals will have to go without their captain for the rest of the preseason. Alex Ovechkin, who has been day-to-day with a lower-body injury since Sunday, will not play in either of the team’s remaining two exhibition games, per head coach Spencer Carbery. “We’re just going to be cautious with
Capitals announce roster for third preseason game against Bruins, an Opening Night dress rehearsal
In their third preseason game, the Washington Capitals will essentially field their Opening Night lineup as they prepare for their regular-season opener on October 2. The Capitals released their roster Friday morning, and the team will dress almost all of its starters for its second and final preseason tilt against the Boston Bruins and its
Capitals cut four players from training camp roster, place on NHL waivers
The Washington Capitals Training Camp roster is now down to 40. The Capitals cut forwards Bogdan Trineyev and Josh Dunne, defenseman Jacob MacDonald, and goaltender Mitch Gibson from their roster on Friday morning. Because all four players are on NHL contracts, they must pass through waivers. If they go unclaimed during the NHL’s 24-hour waiver
‘I didn’t mind it’: Kraken coach Lane Lambert defends Ville Ottavainen for repeatedly punching a defenseless Brennan Othmann in the head
Ville Ottavainen will likely be hearing from NHL Player Safety after losing his cool big time during the Seattle Kraken‘s 4-3 shootout victory over the Calgary Flames on Thursday night. With 12:38 remaining in the second period, Ottavainen, a Finnish defenseman, tackled Brennan Othmann by the throat after the Flames forward delivered what seemed like
Andrei Kuzmenko takes leave from Penguins after his father is killed by bear in Russia
The NHL announced that Pittsburgh Penguin’s Andrei Kuzmenko is taking a leave of absence after the death of his father, Alexander. NHL.com reports Alexander Kuzmenko, 62, was attacked by a bear while fishing in the Tuva Republic in southern Siberia on Tuesday. Although his group chased the bear off, Alexander died in intensive care after
Mike Babcock responds to Mark Messier saying he was ‘horrified’ Oilers hired him
A day after being eviscerated by the normally non-confrontational Mark Messier, Mike Babcock responded to the Hockey Hall of Famer’s criticism after the Oilers’ training camp skate on Thursday. In ESPN’s 2026 NHL Opening Night media conference call, Messier said he was “horrified” both about the Oilers’ hiring of the disgraced head coach and the
‘A very exciting day for our organization’: Adam Fantilli signs six-year, $82.5 million contract extension with Columbus Blue Jackets
The Columbus Blue Jacketslocked down their top young center, Adam Fantilli, longterm. Columbus announced Thursday that they signed Fantilli to a six-year contract extension worth $82.5 million ($13.75 million AAV). Fantilli’s deal runs through the 2031-32 campaign, after which he will become an unrestricted free agent at 27. He will also received a 15-team no-trade
Logan Thompson debuts Wedding Crashers-themed Capitals mask featuring characters portrayed by Vince Vaughn, Owen Wilson, and Will Ferrell
Logan Thompson has turned to another movie for his latest goalie-mask tribute to Washington, D.C. — this time honoring classic characters portrayed by Vince Vaughn, Owen Wilson, Bradley Cooper, Will Ferrell, and others. The Capitals netminder debuted a “Wedding Crashers“-themed bucket at practice on Thursday, inspired by the 2005 comedy set in Washington and filmed
Alex Ovechkin returns from lower-body injury for first full practice: ‘It was a good sign’
ARLINGTON, VA — Alex Ovechkin was back on the ice with the Capitals on Thursday, taking part in a full practice for the first time in his recovery from a lower-body injury. Ovechkin, who missed practice on Sunday and Monday, had previously skated with the team on Wednesday, but left the ice around 15 minutes
‘I am just horrified about the whole thing’: Mark Messier rips Edmonton Oilers for hiring Mike Babcock
The Edmonton Oilers are less than a week away from officially starting their first campaign under new head coach Mike Babcock. While the club hired the highly controversial bench boss back in June, the upcoming regular-season opener is forcing the hot-button issue back into the spotlight. After Connor McDavid recently spoke about how he would
‘This is going to be tough coming down to the end’: Jonny Brodzinski’s preseason performance makes Capitals’ Opening Night roster decisions even more complicated
When the Washington Capitals signed Jonny Brodzinski, he was one of three depth veterans the team added on the first day of free agency, likely to provide veteran leadership in Hershey and serve as an injury call-up. The six-foot-tall forward, who can play center and wing, has split time between the NHL and AHL in
Vincent Desharnais embraces ‘fun uncle’ role on defense pairing with Capitals rookie Cole Hutson
Vincent Desharnais has been with the Washington Capitals for just a few short weeks, but he is already settling into an important role with Cole Hutson, the team’s prized rookie defenseman. “I kind of like to have the big brother role or, like, the fun uncle,” Desharnais said. “That’s kind of how I see it:
Ethen Frank worked with a cognitive performance coach over the summer to improve his reaction time and decision-making: ‘It helps (you) take that deep breath’
ARLINGTON, VA — Ethen Frank’s biggest training focus this offseason lived between his ears. After spending much of the 2025-26 season as an NHL regular, Frank tried a new approach this summer, working with cognitive trainer Satoshi Takano in Toronto on the mental side of his game. Frank, already a fast skater, discussed improving his
Ryan Leonard and Jordan Kyrou to hold first public autograph signings since arriving to Capitals on October 18
Washington Capitals fans will have the opportunity to meet two of the team’s biggest stars in one trip next month. Ryan Leonard and Jordan Kyrou will hold back-to-back public autograph signings at Eavesdrop Brewery in Manassas, Virginia, on Sunday, Oct. 18. Kyrou will go first, signing from 1:00 to 2:30 pm, before Leonard takes over
Alex Ovechkin leaves Capitals training camp practice early after making brief return from lower-body injury
Alex Ovechkin was back on the ice at MedStar Capitals Iceplex for the first time in three days on Wednesday morning. However, his appearance was brief, and he returned to the team’s locker room just 15 minutes after starting practice. Washington Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery was asked about Ovechkin’s early departure after the skate.
‘It’s something we’ve always dreamed of’: Identical twins Liam and Markus Ruck make NHL preseason debuts with Penguins, play on same line
The NHL got its first look at its newest pair of brothers Tuesday night. Identical twins, Markus Ruck and Liam Ruck, made their NHL preseason debuts together, suiting up for the Pittsburgh Penguins against the Detroit Red Wings. The twins skated on the same line in Pittsburgh’s 7-4 loss. It's twin time at @PPGPaintsArena 😁
TJ Oshie returning to ESPN as analyst for 2026-27 NHL season
TJ Oshie will return to ESPN as an analyst this season. Oshie will once again join fellow former NHL players PK Subban, Erik Johnson, Mark Messier, Ray Ferraro, and Kevin Weekes, as well as Olympic gold medalists Cassie Campbell-Pascal and AJ Mleczko, on television. The sports leader’s PR department announced the news on Tuesday afternoon.
Washington Capitals owner Ted Leonsis elected as new chairman of NHL’s Board of Governors
The NHL’s Board of Governors has a new chairman for the first time in almost two decades. Washington Capitals owner Ted Leonsis was unanimously elected to the role on Tuesday, replacing Jeremy Jacobs of the Boston Bruins, who served in the position for the past 19 years. Murray Edwards of the Calgary Flames will serve
Washington Capitals make first nine cuts of 2026 Training Camp, trim roster to 44 players
The Washington Capitals made the first round of cuts to their 2026 Training Camp roster on Tuesday. Nine players were cut in total, trimming the team’s roster to 44 from the 53 players who began camp at the end of last week. All nine cut players are headed to the AHL’s Hershey Bears, with just
Hershey Bears reveal initial 2026 Training Camp roster ahead of first practice
The Hershey Bears revealed their roster for the start of 2026 Training Camp on Tuesday. The group consists of 18 players, including 13 forwards, 3 defensemen, and 2 goaltenders. The Bears will continue adding players as the Washington Capitals make roster cuts ahead of the NHL regular season. Our 2026 Training Camp roster is out
Andrew Cristall fined maximum by NHL Player Safety for cross-checking Philadelphia’s Hunter McDonald
Andrew Cristall is lighter in the pocketbook after the Washington Capitals’ 5-2 preseason victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday night. The Capitals’ prospect winger was fined $2,250.86, the maximum allowable under the CBA, for his high cross-check on Flyers defenseman Hunter McDonald. Washington’s Andrew Cristall has been fined $2,250.86, the maximum allowable under the
Dylan McIlrath both a lover and a fighter in Hershey preseason game against Flyers
Dylan McIlrath was two distinct people during the Washington Capitals‘ preseason game against the Philadelphia Flyers in Hershey: a family man and a hockey enforcer looking for blood. McIlrath, who captained the AHL’s Hershey Bears from 2022-24, had a sweet surprise waiting for him on Monday night: his wife Melissa, daughter Marley, and son Wesley
Observations from the Capitals’ second game of the 2026 NHL preseason, a 5-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers
The Washington Capitals are in the win column during the 2026 NHL preseason after securing a 5-2 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday night. The Caps secured the win playing inside Hershey, Pennsylvania’s Giant Center, the home arena of their AHL affiliate, the Hershey Bears. After going down 1-0 early in the first period,
‘His heart’s in the right place’: Andrew Cristall could face supplemental discipline for high cross-check to Hunter McDonald
HERSHEY, PA — Andrew Cristall was ejected from Monday’s Washington Capitals–Philadelphia Flyers preseason game in Hershey after sticking up for teammate Ryan Leonard. The mess started when Flyers prospect defenseman Hunter McDonald cleaned Leonard out hard into the boards. Cristall immediately skated over and cross-checked McDonald in the face, sparking a melee in the Capitals’
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