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Sep 30, 2025; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Washington Capitals defenseman Vincent Iorio (2) checks Columbus Blue Jackets center Zachary Aston-Reese (27) along the boards in the first period at Nationwide Arena.
Oct 16  |  By Marc Oliviera

Vincent Iorio claimed off waivers

Washington Capitals Eagle
Oct 16  |  By Marc Oliviera

Washington Capitals Injury Updates

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Oct 16  |  By Marc Oliviera

Global push from the NHL gains steam, and Europe is clearly listening

Oct 2, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals defenseman Vincent Iorio (2) skates with the puck as Boston Bruins defenseman Jonathan Aspirot (45) defends in the third period at Capital One Arena.
Oct 15  |  By Marc Oliviera

Capitals place highly touted prospect on waivers

Oct 4, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Pierre-Luc Dubois (80) skates with the puck as Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Ivan Provorov (9) chases in the third period at Capital One Arena.
Oct 15  |  By Marc Oliviera

Pierre-Luc Dubois injury update

Oct 14, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (43) celebrates after scoring a goal on Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) in the third period at Capital One Arena.
Oct 15  |  By Marc Oliviera

Wilson Steals the Spotlight With Canada's Coach Watching

Oct 14, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (43) celebrates with Capitals left wing Sonny Milano (15) and Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) after scoring a goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning in the third period at Capital One Arena.
Oct 15  |  By Marc Oliviera

Surprising attendance at Capitals 'Optional' Skate today

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Oct 15  |  By Marc Oliviera

Red On Red: Capitals lean into Screamin' Eagle swagger Friday

Oct 14, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (43) skates in on Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) as Lightning defenseman Ryan McDonagh (27) defends in the third period at Capital One Arena.
Oct 15  |  By Marc Oliviera

Tom Wilson hits huge career milestone against Tampa Bay Lightning

Sep 30, 2025; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Washington Capitals defenseman Declan Chisholm (47) celebrates with goaltender Logan Thompson (48) after their game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena.
Oct 4  |  By Marc Oliviera

Thompson Takes the Crease: Capitals Name Starting Goaltender as Spencer Carbery Ends Alternating Starts

Oct 2, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) deflects the puck on Boston Bruins goaltender Joonas Korpisalo (70) in the first period at Capital One Arena
Oct 3  |  By Marc Oliviera

Ovechkin's back, Leonard scores, and the Caps eye a Bruins opener next week

May 12, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Washington Capitals right wing Brandon Duhaime (22) has the puck poked away by Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Sean Walker (26) during the first period in game four of the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Lenovo Center.
Sep 27  |  By Marc Oliviera

Brandon Duhaime already feels at home with the Capitals

Sep 21, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Washington Capitals forward Hendrix Lapierre (29) celebrates his goal with his teammates during the first period against the Boston Bruins at TD Garden
Sep 27  |  By Marc Oliviera

Capitals unveil intriguing Group B combinations at training camp

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Sep 23  |  By Marc Oliviera

Capitals make first camp cuts: seven to Hershey, two back to junior: roster trimmed to 53

Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman
Sep 18  |  By Marc Oliviera

Steve Yzerman Still in Charge, Fans Split

Anze Kopitar
Sep 18  |  By Marc Oliviera

Anze Kopitar's Last Ride: End of an Era in LA

Alex Ovechkin
Sep 18  |  By Marc Oliviera

Ovechkin Leaves the Ice on Day 1: Just a Small Issue or Father Time Knocking?

Evander Kane while with the Edmonton Oilers.
Jun 25  |  By Mike Stanton

Evander Kane Is On The Move

Tomáš Hertl of the Vegas Golden Knights is reportedly on the trading block.
Jun 24  |  By Mike Stanton

A Vegas Golden Knights Star Reportedly Heading East

Pierre-Luc Dubois of the Washington Capitals.
Jun 24  |  By Mike Stanton

A key Washington Capitals player is Celebrating his Birthday Today

Brad Marchand celebrating the Florida Panthers Stanley Cup
Jun 22  |  By Mike Stanton

The rat to the Washington Capitals?

Former Washington Capitals defensemen Dmitry Orlov celebrating scoring a game winner for the Capitals.
Jun 21  |  By Mike Stanton

Should the Washington Capitals bring back a Stanley Cup hero?

Ilya Samsonov during his tenure with the Washington Capitals
Jun 21  |  By Mike Stanton

A Former Capitals goalie to Roll the Dice in Free Agency after a Year in Vegas

The 1990-1991 Washington Capitals
Jun 21  |  By Mike Stanton

Looking back at 2 Washington Capitals Trades from 34 Years Ago Today

André Burakovsky from his time with the Washington Capitals
Jun 21  |  By Mike Stanton

Big Trade involving a former Washington Capitals player

Where will Andrew Mangiapane go in free agency?
Jun 21  |  By Mike Stanton

Which Washington Capitals players Made TSN's list of top 50 UFA's?

Jonathan Toews comes signs with the Winnipeg Jets.
Jun 20  |  By Mike Stanton

A Former Conn Smythe Winner is Back in the NHL.

Guido Tenesi from his time in Slap Shot.
Jun 20  |  By Mike Stanton

Former Hershey Bears Player Passes Away

former Hershey Bears Head Coach Todd Nelson celebrating a Bears Championship.
Jun 20  |  By Mike Stanton

Hershey Bears Head Coach is Heading to the NHL

Hockey Hall of Famer Dino Ciccarelli during his time with the Washington Capitals.
Jun 20  |  By Mike Stanton

Looking Back at the Washington Capitals and Detroit Red Wings Trade from 33 Years Ago Today

Conn Smythe winner Sam Bennett
Jun 20  |  By Mike Stanton

The Capitals likely to Miss Out On UFA Sam Bennett As He Has Chosen Who He Wants to Play For

Mason Marchment traded to the Seattle Kraken.
Jun 20  |  By Mike Stanton

Dallas Stars Make Big trade to Start the Offseason

Matt Duchene decides to remain in Dallas.
Jun 19  |  By Mike Stanton

A Potential Free Agent Signing has decided to remain with his current club

The trade between Pierre-Luc Dubois and Darcy Kuemper 1 year later.
Jun 19  |  By Mike Stanton

Revisiting the Capitals - Kings trade 1 year later

former Washington Capitals head Coach Todd Reirden.
Jun 19  |  By Mike Stanton

Former Washington Capitals Head Coach has found a new job

Washington Capitals defensemen Ethan Bear.
Jun 19  |  By Mike Stanton

Washington Capitals allow UFA Defenceman to talk to other NHL teams

Floridas Brad Marchand scores 2 goals in Game 5 of Stanley Cup Finals
Jun 15  |  By Michael Amatulli

Panthers take pivotal Game 5 of Stanley Cup Finals

Carolina Hurricanes hoping to sign free agent Mitch Marner
Jun 15  |  By Michael Amatulli

Carolina Hurricanes reportedly pay Mitch Marner $14M in a massive free agent signing

Ovechkin tops Russian poll
Jun 15  |  By Michael Amatulli

Alex Ovechkin most recognized athlete in Russia

Sonny Milanos 2024-25 season was a bust
Jun 15  |  By Michael Amatulli

Breaking down Sonny Milano's lost season

Capitals offseason needs
Jun 15  |  By Michael Amatulli

Insider claims Capitals want to replace Ovechkin

Taylor Raddyshs 2024-25 season review
Jun 15  |  By Michael Amatulli

Taylor Raddysh 2024-25 season report card

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