Below you will find all of the Capitals news, highlights and updates we have in our database.
Friday, Oct 11th, 2024
The Devils take on the Capitals in a Saturday showdown with both teams looking to improve their standing within the Metropolitan Division. No injuries reported.
Tuesday, Oct 8th, 2024
The Washington Capitals signed veteran Jakub Vrana, 28, to a one-year, $775,000 deal. Vrana, who won a Stanley Cup with them in 2018, returns after four seasons.
Wednesday, Sep 18th, 2024
Washington Capitals forward T.J. Oshie on long-term injured reserve for 2024-25 NHL season due to chronic back issue.
Thursday, Sep 12th, 2024
Ex-Capitals forward Stephen Peat has passed after an accident. He played 130 NHL games, netting 8 goals, 2 assists, and amassing 234 penalty minutes before retiring in 2007.
Wednesday, Jul 17th, 2024
Evgeny Kuznetsov’s NHL career ended as the Carolina Hurricanes terminated his contract, clearing the way for his return to Russia to play for SKA Saint Petersburg in the KHL.
Monday, Jul 8th, 2024
The Washington Capitals named Chris Patrick as GM, while Brian MacLellan stays president of hockey operations. Patrick, 48, has been with the team since 2009 and assistant GM for three years.
Wednesday, Jul 3rd, 2024
The Capitals revamped their roster, adding Dubois, Thompson, and Chychrun to support Ovechkin's chase of Gretzky's goals record. GM MacLellan aims to keep the team competitive long-term.
Monday, Jul 1st, 2024
The Washington Capitals traded for defenseman Jakob Chychrun from the Ottawa Senators, boosting their defense. The Senators signed veteran David Perron and traded Chychrun.
Saturday, Jun 29th, 2024
Washington traded two third-round picks to Vegas for Stanley Cup winner and NHL All-Star goalie Logan Thompson. Vegas replaced him with Akira Schmid and Alexander Holtz.
Thursday, Jun 27th, 2024
Washington Capitals trade a 2025 2nd-round pick to Calgary Flames for Andrew Mangiapane. This move boosts their offense amid injuries to Backstrom and Oshie.
Wednesday, Jun 26th, 2024
Pierre-Luc Dubois's trade to the Kings fell short of expectations. Now with the Capitals, he's eager to prove himself and contribute to Washington's success.
Friday, Jun 21st, 2024
Darcy Kuemper, traded back to the LA Kings, aims to regain his Stanley Cup-winning form and stabilize the net. At 34, he'll join David Rittich as the Kings' goalies for 2024-25.
Wednesday, Jun 19th, 2024
The LA Kings traded Pierre-Luc Dubois to the Washington Capitals for Darcy Kuemper to boost their goaltending. Dubois joined the Kings in June; Kuemper won the Cup with Colorado in 2022.
Wednesday, Jun 12th, 2024
The Washington Capitals have acquired CapFriendly, boosting their competitive edge by enabling independent analysis of internal and league NHL salary data.
Tuesday, Apr 30th, 2024
Chronic back issues may push T.J. Oshie towards retirement post-Capitals' exit. Backstrom likely out for his last year. Ovechkin, 42 goals behind Gretzky, to return.
Sunday, Apr 28th, 2024
Capitals' Ovechkin blames himself for first career scoreless playoff as NY Rangers sweep them. Despite a stellar season, he faltered against tough Rangers' defense.
Sunday, Apr 28th, 2024
In Game 4, the Rangers beat the Capitals 4-2, advancing with Panarin's power play goal and Roslovic's empty-netter. Shesterkin saved 23, boosting their win.
Sunday, Apr 28th, 2024
Rangers beat Capitals 4-2 in Game 4, moving to NHL playoffs round 2. Panarin scored the key goal; Shesterkin saved 23; Trocheck starred.
Saturday, Apr 27th, 2024
Rangers' Rempe's hit sidelines Capitals' van Riemsdyk in Game 3, causing uproar. Despite his 4th injury since Feb debut, no hearing for Rempe.
Saturday, Apr 27th, 2024
NY Rangers lead series 3-0, eye first NHL playoff round win vs. Capitals in Washington this Friday. Favorites: Rangers. Stars: Carlson, Panarin.
Friday, Apr 26th, 2024
Rangers beat Capitals 3-1 in Game 3 thanks to Trocheck's goal & assist, Shesterkin's 27 saves, and Kreider's record 42nd playoff goal, eying round 2.
Thursday, Apr 25th, 2024
NHL's #2 scorer, Ovechkin has 1 shot in 2 games vs Rangers in the playoffs. Capitals need more from him to challenge the season's top team.
Thursday, Apr 25th, 2024
Rangers ahead of Capitals 2-0 in NHL Playoffs first round. NYR at -172, WSH at +144. Panarin leads NYR with 120 points; Wilson leads WSH with 35. NYR 7-3-0, WSH 4-5-1 recently.
Tuesday, Apr 23rd, 2024
Capitals coach Carbery notes Ovechkin, 38, struggles vs. Rangers with no points and one shot in two games, but expects improvement in Game 3.
Tuesday, Apr 23rd, 2024
Rangers win 4-3 against Capitals in a fierce NHL playoff, leading series 2-0. Trocheck & Zibanejad shine; Shesterkin saves 22. Capitals' rally falls short.
Monday, Apr 22nd, 2024
Rangers (55-23-4) lead Capitals (40-31-11) 1-0 in NHL Round 1. Game in NY, Tuesday at 7 p.m. EDT.
Sunday, Apr 21st, 2024
Rookie Matt Rempe's opening goal and lively play in Game 1 vs. the Capitals sparked a 4-1 win, making him a cult hero among Rangers fans for his energy and hits.
Sunday, Apr 21st, 2024
Rangers lead playoff series vs Capitals, winning Game 1 4-1. Rempe & Panarin score rapidly; Kreider adds third. Shesterkin saves 20, Lindgren 27. Game 2 Tuesday.
Saturday, Apr 20th, 2024
Top-seeded Rangers face 4th-seeded Capitals in NHL playoff start. Season series tied 2-2. Rangers: 18-8-0 in Metro Division; Capitals: 16-9-1.
Wednesday, Apr 17th, 2024
Top prospect Ryan Leonard sticks with Boston College for sophomore year, skipping Capitals' playoffs. The 19-year-old scored 60 points in 41 games for the Eagles.
Tuesday, Apr 16th, 2024
Oshie's empty-netter clinches a playoff berth for the Capitals, despite the Flyers' effort. They'll battle the Rangers next.
Tuesday, Apr 16th, 2024
T.J. Oshie's unlikely empty-netter clinched the Capitals' playoffs spot, despite the Flyers' efforts. A last-minute goal by Detroit against Montreal ousted the Flyers, setting a Capitals vs. Rangers battle.
Tuesday, Apr 16th, 2024
Flyers (-137) vs. Capitals (+116) tonight. Playoff battle in the Metro Division. Flyers ahead 2-1 in season series.
Monday, Apr 15th, 2024
Capitals beat Bruins 2-0, nearing playoff spot. Carlson scores first; Lindgren's 16 saves ensure shutout. Bruins' Atlantic title hopes hit.
Sunday, Apr 14th, 2024
Bruins (47-18-15) visit Capitals (38-31-11) in a playoff clash. Boston aims to build on a 6-4-0 run, as Washington seeks to better a 3-5-2 stretch.
Saturday, Apr 13th, 2024
Charlie Lindgren's critical saves and John Carlson's decisive goal led the Capitals to a 4-2 win over the Lightning, lifting them into a wild-card spot.
Saturday, Apr 13th, 2024
Capitals' Jensen was stretchered off but conscious after a hit. Despite his exit, the team beat the Lightning 4-2, with defense stepping up.
Friday, Apr 12th, 2024
Capitals face Lightning, aiming to end 3-game home losing streak. Tampa Bay seeks to continue its 6-2-2 run. Top scorers: Strome (65pts) vs Stamkos (77pts).
Thursday, Apr 11th, 2024
Buffalo beat Washington 4-2, knocking them out of playoffs. Luukkonen made 22 saves. Goals by Tuch, Benson, Quinn, Cozens; McMichael, Wilson scored for Capitals.
Wednesday, Apr 10th, 2024
Buffalo Sabres (6th, Atlantic) vs. Washington Capitals (4th, Metro) Thursday at 7 p.m. EDT. Sabres (37-37-5), Capitals (37-30-11). Sabres won last, 6-2.
Tuesday, Apr 9th, 2024
Ovechkin and Strome scored late in the 2nd period, leading the Capitals to a 2-1 win over the Red Wings, ending a six-game slide. Detroit still eyes a wild card spot.
Monday, Apr 8th, 2024
The Capitals (36-30-11) meet the Red Wings (38-31-8) with playoff spots at stake. Detroit's strong at home (22-12-5) versus Washington's road woes (16-18-4). Will the Capitals snap their 6-game losing streak against the Red Wings?
Sunday, Apr 7th, 2024
Washington's playoff chances fade with a 3-2 OT loss to Ottawa. Lindgren conceded 3 goals; Sanderson scored the OT winner. Goals from Pacioretty and Protas weren't enough.
Sunday, Apr 7th, 2024
Capitals (36-30-10) face Senators (33-39-4). Washington on a 5-game losing streak; Ottawa is 5-5 in their last 10. Metro vs. Atlantic clash.
Friday, Apr 5th, 2024
Sebastian Aho scores a late power-play goal, lifting the Hurricanes to a 4-2 win over the Capitals. Jake Guentzel nets two, and Ovechkin scores both for Washington.
Friday, Apr 5th, 2024
Hurricanes (47-22-7) face Capitals (36-29-10) at home. Carolina favored; Washington aims to break a 4-game losing streak. Aho tops Canes with 85 points; Wilson leads Caps with 32.
Thursday, Apr 4th, 2024
Without Crosby and Malkin, the Penguins won 4-1 against the Capitals. Shea scored his 1st NHL goal, Nedjelkovic made 30 saves, and Bunting scored his 4th. They're close to playoffs.
Wednesday, Apr 3rd, 2024
Penguins (34-30-11) vs. Capitals (36-28-10) Thu 7PM. Crosby (39G, 45A) led Pittsburgh's 6-3 win. Strome tops Washington with 26G, 36A.
Tuesday, Apr 2nd, 2024
JJ Peterka's 2 goals led the Sabres to a 6-2 win vs. Capitals, boosting playoff hopes. Thompson, Tuch, and Dahlin each added a goal and two assists.
Tuesday, Apr 2nd, 2024
Capitals' T.J. Oshie out for Tuesday's game vs. the Sabres due to an upper-body injury. Team tied for second wild-card in Eastern Conference with Detroit.
Monday, Apr 1st, 2024
Buffalo Sabres (35-35-5) face Washington Capitals (36-27-10). Dahlin leads Sabres; Wilson tops Capitals. Buffalo 18-19-1 at home; Washington 16-16-4 away.
Saturday, Mar 30th, 2024
Boston edged Washington 3-2 in a shootout; Lindholm scored and defended. Shattenkirk netted the winner, placing the Bruins atop the Atlantic. Washington now leads Philadelphia for a playoff spot.
Friday, Mar 29th, 2024
Bruins (42-17-15), top of the Atlantic, battle the Capitals (36-27-9), 4th in Metropolitan. Boston's Pastrnak leads with 45G, 56A; Capitals' Wilson has 17G, 15A.
Thursday, Mar 28th, 2024
Maple Leafs win 5-1 over Capitals: Bertuzzi nets 2, Woll saves 24. Giordano, Dewar, McMann score; Dowd hits for Washington.
Wednesday, Mar 27th, 2024
Ethan Bear of the Washington Capitals has joined the NHL/NHLPA support program, making him the fifth this season alongside Laine, Girard, Nichushkin, and Kuznetsov.
Wednesday, Mar 27th, 2024
The Washington Wizards and Capitals secure deal to stay in D.C. till 2050 with a $515M arena project, including a 200K sq. ft. expansion & new entertainment district.
Wednesday, Mar 27th, 2024
Capitals (36-26-9) face Maple Leafs (40-22-9) Thurs, 7 p.m. EDT. Capitals seek 4th win, Leafs aim to better 19-13-3 home record. Last clash: Toronto won 7-3. Top scorers: Matthews (TOR), Carlson (WAS). Marner, Rielly (TOR) day-to-day; Backstrom (WAS) out.
Tuesday, Mar 26th, 2024
Dylan Strome nets 2, including OT winner, propelling Washington Capitals to a 4-3 victory over Detroit Red Wings. Capitals gain a 2-point lead in playoff race.
Monday, Mar 25th, 2024
Capitals vs. Red Wings this Tuesday: Playoff battle! Ovechkin shines with recent goals; DeBrincat leads Detroit with 23 goals, 34 assists. #NHLFaceoff
Sunday, Mar 24th, 2024
Tom Wilson, Caps forward, won't appeal his 6-game ban for high sticking Leafs’ Noah Gregor. This sixth career suspension costs him $161k+.
Sunday, Mar 24th, 2024
Ovechkin nets 2, hitting 26 goals, leading Capitals to a 3-0 win over Jets. Lindgren's 27 saves seal shutout. Capitals eye playoffs, fueled by Ovechkin's charge toward Gretzky's record.
Sunday, Mar 24th, 2024
Back from injury, T.J. Oshie hit 1000 NHL games with the Capitals. The team honored him amid playoff challenges.
Sunday, Mar 24th, 2024
Jets (44-21-5) face Capitals (34-26-9) Sunday. Jets won 3-0 last time. Strome leads Capitals; Scheifele tops Jets. #NHL
Friday, Mar 22nd, 2024
Sonny Milano's hat trick and Ovechkin's streak powered the Capitals to a 7-6 win over the Hurricanes, ending their 5-game streak and pushing for playoffs.
Friday, Mar 22nd, 2024
Kuznetsov's return to Washington was celebrated with a video tribute and cheers of KUUUUZ! after a decade with the Capitals, welcoming him warmly.
Friday, Mar 22nd, 2024
Tom Wilson of the Washington Capitals gets a 6-game suspension for high-sticking Noah Gregor. It's his 6th suspension, the first since 2021.
Friday, Mar 22nd, 2024
Hurricanes (44-20-6) seek to extend their 5-win streak vs. Capitals (33-26-9) tonight at 7pm. Odds: Hurricanes -200, Capitals +166; O/U 6.
Thursday, Mar 21st, 2024
Caps' Tom Wilson faces a virtual hearing with NHL Safety on Friday for high-sticking Noah Gregor. Potential suspension could exceed six games.
Wednesday, Mar 20th, 2024
Auston Matthews hit a career high with 5 points, netting 2 goals, leading Toronto to a 7-3 win over Washington. His season goal pace is 68, the highest since 1996.
Wednesday, Mar 20th, 2024
Auston Matthews shines with 5 points and hits 57 goals as Toronto defeats Washington 7-3. Despite Ovechkin nearing Gretzky's record, Matthews aims for a historic 70-goal season.
Wednesday, Mar 20th, 2024
Maple Leafs (38-20-9) face Capitals (33-25-9) in a division rivalry. Toronto, who won the first game 4-1, are favorites (-141) with a 6.5 goal over/under.
Tuesday, Mar 19th, 2024
Ex-NHL enforcer Chris Simon, known for his toughness and winning a Stanley Cup with the Avalanche, has died at 52. He had a 13-year career across seven teams.
Monday, Mar 18th, 2024
Ovechkin scores 2, joining Howe & Shanahan with 20+ goals in 19 seasons, leading Capitals to a 5-2 win over Flames. Caps nab 2nd wild-card spot in East.
Sunday, Mar 17th, 2024
Alex Ovechkin nets his 841st goal, trailing Gretzky by 53, in Capitals' 2-1 win over Canucks. His second-period goal led Washington to victory.
Friday, Mar 15th, 2024
Canucks (21-6-4 at home) face Capitals (14-15-4 away). Boeser leads Vancouver with 35G, 30A; Wilson top for Washington with 15G, 13A.
Friday, Mar 15th, 2024
Connor McMichael's breakaway goal secured a 2-1 Capitals win over Kraken, enhancing their playoff chances. Oshie and Bjorkstrand scored; Lindgren saved 23.
Thursday, Mar 14th, 2024
In Seattle, the Kraken clash with Capitals for playoffs. Kraken aim to halt their 3-game home slide, Capitals are 5-4-1 in 10. McCann and Bjorkstrand vs. Strome and Milano lead. Odds: KRA -163, CAP +137; O/U 5.5
Thursday, Mar 14th, 2024
Zach Hyman's hat trick led the Oilers to a 7-2 win over the Capitals. Draisaitl and McDavid added points, boosting Edmonton's 7-1-1 run.
Tuesday, Mar 12th, 2024
The Edmonton Oilers, strong at home (20-8-2), face the Washington Capitals, who've struggled on the road (13-14-4). Draisaitl leads Oilers with 82 points; Strome tops Capitals with 51. Oilers aim to repeat their 5-0 win against Capitals.
Monday, Mar 11th, 2024
Jets beat Capitals 3-0. Hellebuyck's 23 saves earn his 4th shutout. Goals by Pionk, Iafallo, Connor. Caps to face Edmonton next; Jets host Nashville.
Sunday, Mar 10th, 2024
Winnipeg Jets (2nd place, 40-18-5) host Washington Capitals (5th, 30-23-9). Scheifele leads Jets with 56 points; Wilson tops Capitals with 28. Jets won 7 of last 10; Capitals 7-2-1. Hellebuyck out for Jets; Oshie and Backstrom out for Capitals.
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