2026-09-13
Canadiens sign Chris Kreider to one-year contract after veteran scorer waived by Ducks -
Chris Kreider has found his new home. The 35-year-old winger signed a one-year contract Saturday with the Montreal Canadiens. Per TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun, Kreider’s cap hit will be $2.15 million, and bonuses can push the deal to as much as $5.4 million. Les Canadiens s'entendent sur les termes d'un contrat d'une saison (2026-2027)
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2026-09-12
Tom Wilson says Alex Ovechkin’s NHL 27 character has a ‘good tan’: ‘We always admire his haircuts’ -
NHL 27, the latest installment in EA Sports’ hockey video game franchise, stirred up plenty of online chatter when players’ in-game faces were revealed. The general consensus from the online community is that the resemblances weren’t really resemblin,’ something that Tom Wilson recently teased Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson about on his Instagram Story. Wilson was
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Everything you need to know about Ilya Protas -
Ilya Protas is a Belarusian forward in the Washington Capitals organization, drafted in the third round in 2024. He was the AHL’s rookie of the year with the Hershey Bears in 2025-26, and his older ... The post Everything you need to know about Ilya Protas appeared first on The Hockey Beast.
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From Banner Nights to Guelph: 12 Events and Storylines to Circle on the 2026–27 Calendar -
Three reigning champions will open the season in celebration. A new generation will take the spotlight. And after more than 2,000 regular-season games across the WHL, OHL and QMJHL, three playoff roads will converge in Guelph for the 107th Memorial Cup presented by Kubota. The countdown is nearly over. One week from today, the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) will open the 2026–27 season on Thursday, Sept. 17, before the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) and Western Hockey League (WHL) get underway Friday, Sept. 18. Opening weekend will quickly turn attention to the rafters as the Kitchener Rangers, Chicoutimi Saguenéens and Everett Silvertips raise championship banners. Eight months later, the season will culminate in Guelph, where one team from the WHL, OHL or QMJHL will capture the 107th Memorial Cup presented by Kubota and stand atop major junior hockey.
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As NHL free agency begins, these are the top players -
The goaltender known as “Bob” is on the verge of changing places once more in his illustrious NHL career. Seattle Kraken draft defenseman Chase Reid with No. 7 pick Sergei Bobrovsky is the most intriguing player available when free agency opens Wednesday after backstopping the Florida Panthers to Stanley Cup championships in 2024 and ‘25. Also a two-time Vezina Trophy winner as the league’s top goalie, Bobrovsky turns 38 just before next season begins and could be the final piece for a contender looking for help at the most important position in hockey. Florida in two days traded for Akira Schmid from Vegas and Jacob Markstrom from New Jersey to fill its needs in the crease and pave the way f
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Tigers Lead WHL With 8 Players Attending NHL Training Camps -
Calgary, Alta. — Ninety-one Western Hockey League players have been invited to attend 2026-27 NHL rookie camps and showcases across North America. All 23 WHL clubs will be represented. The 2025 WHL Champion Medicine Hat Tigers lead the way with eight players earning invites, including last season's top two scorers and 2026 Pittsburgh Penguins picks Liam and Markus Ruck and incoming Calgary Flames defensive prospect Mace'o Phillips. The 2026 Memorial Cup host Kelowna Rockets, 2026 WHL Championship Series finalist Prince Albert Raiders, Portland Winterhawks and Seattle Thunderbirds are all sending six players to the big league, while the Spokane Chiefs and Calgary Hitmen have five each. Twenty-nine NHL teams have invited current WHL skaters to various events, led by the Penguins, Flames and Philadelphia Flyers, who have eight WHL players on their rosters. The Flyers also feature a pair of 2026 WHL Champions in recently drafted
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DKL Financial Preview: Rockets head to Penticton for preseason matchup -
Kelowna Rockets at Penticton Vees Date | Time Wed., Sept. 9, 2026 | 6:35 pm Video Stream no stream Radio no radio broadcast Live Stats WHL Box Score Live Updates @Kelowna_Rockets on X (formally Twitter) The Kelowna Rockets continue their 2026 preseason schedule tonight when they make the trip south to face the Penticton Vees at the South Okanagan Events Centre. Puck drop is set for 6:35 pm. Kelowna enters the matchup with a 1-1-0-0 preseason record after splitting a home-and-home set with the Kamloops Blazers to open its exhibition schedule. The Rockets fell
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DKL Financial Game Preview: Rockets return home for preseason finale against Vees -
Kelowna Rockets vs Penticton Vees Date | Time Sat., Sept. 12, 2026 | 6:05 pm Video Stream no stream Radio no radio broadcast Live Stats WHL Box Score Live Updates @Kelowna_Rockets on X (formally Twitter) The Kelowna Rockets will wrap up their 2026-27 preseason schedule on Saturday night when they welcome the Penticton Vees to Prospera Place for the second half of a two-game series. Puck drop is set for 6:05 p.m. LAST TIME OUT Kelowna will look to respond after falling to Penticton on Wednesday night at the South Okanagan Events Centre. Dawson Gerwing s
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Four Hurricanes to Attend NHL Rookie Camps -
Lethbridge, AB - The Lethbridge Hurricanes Hockey Club have announced that Logan Stuart, Dayne Beuker, Gavin Lesiuk and Kyle Heger will attend National Hockey League Rookie Camps. Stuart, 18, will attend the Washington Capitals rookie camp. The Manhatten Beach, California, product was selected in the seventh-round (208th overall) in the 2026 NHL Entry Drafty by the Capitals. He has skated in one pre-season game for the Hurricanes collecting one assist. Stuart was taken in the second-round (36th overall) by the Hurricanes in the 2023 US Priority Draft. The 6’0, 180-pound forward racked up a combined 46 points (14g-32a) along with 16 penalty minutes in 81 games with the US National Team Develop Program last season. Stuart attended the Capitals development camp in July. Beuker, 18, will attend the New York Rangers rookie camp. The Humboldt, Saskatchewan, product made his pre-season debut for the Hurricanes on Saturday in Medicine Hat collecting an
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Former Blades star Fraser Minten signs monster NHL deal with Bruins -
Former Saskatoon Blades forward Fraser Minten has signed a seven-year, $50.4 million contract with the Boston Bruins. The deal was announced by Boston on Tuesday, carrying an average annual value of $7.2 million. The Vancouver, BC native suited up for 36 games in the Blue and Gold during the 2023-24 season, becoming a fan-favourite in a short period of time. Minten was acquried by Saskatoon in November 2023 in a blockbuster trade with the Kamloops Blazers. The 6-foot-2 forward scored 19 goals and 19 assists for 38 points during the regular season with Saskatoon. Minten added eight goals and six assists in 16 playoff games, helping the Blades reach Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Final in 2024. The following season, the now 22-year-old spent time between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the American Hockey League's (AHL) Toronto Marlies. Minten was acquried by the Bruins at the 2025 NHL trade deadline. Last year, Minten played a full 82 games with Boston. Minten scored 17 goals and 18 as
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From Banner Nights to Guelph: 12 Events and Storylines to Circle on the 2026–27 Calendar by the Canadian Hockey League -
Three reigning champions will open the season in celebration. A new generation will take the spotlight. And after more than 2,000 regular-season games across the WHL, OHL and QMJHL, three playoff roads will converge in Guelph for the 107th Memorial Cup presented by Kubota. The countdown is nearly over. One week from today, the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) will open the 2026–27 season on Thursday, Sept. 17, before the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) and Western Hockey League (WHL) get underway Friday, Sept. 18. Opening weekend will quickly turn attention to the rafters as the Kitchener Rangers, Chicoutimi Saguenéens and Everett Silvertips raise championship banners. Eight months later, the season will culminate in Guelph, where one team from the WHL, OHL or QMJHL will capture the 107th Memorial Cup presented by Kubota and stand atop major junior hockey.
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12 Firebirds Off to NHL Camps -
FLINT - As the Flint Firebirds prepare for another season, 12 current and former Firebirds have been invited to participate in NHL Rookie Camps. Edmonton Oilers Connor Clattenburg – 2024 5th round pick (Spent 2025-26 season with Edmonton’s AHL affiliate and appeared in five games for Oilers) Nathan Day – 2023 6th round pick (Spent 2025-26 season with Edmonton’s ECHL affiliate) Los Angeles Kings Jimmy Lombardi – 2025 4th round pick - signed NHL entry-level contract with Los Angeles New York Rangers Nathan Aspinall – 2024 5th round pick - signed NHL entry-level contract with New York (Eligible to play in AHL/ECHL for New York during 2026-27 season) Darian Anderson – 2026 6th round pick Jacob Battaglia – 2024 2nd round pick - signed NHL entry-level
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A busy offseason brings change across the CHL ahead of the 2026-27 season by the Canadian Hockey League -
By: Dylan Baker New faces are settling into new places as the 2026-27 Canadian Hockey League (CHL) season comes into focus, with training camps opening across the Western Hockey League (WHL), Ontario Hockey League (OHL) and Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL). From new voices behind the bench to high-profile player moves and rare interleague matchups, the offseason has reshaped rosters and coaching staffs across all three leagues. Here's a look at some of the biggest storylines as clubs prepare for puck drop in September. Stepping Up Behind the Bench Fifteen clubs across the CHL will enter the 2026-27 season with a new head coach. https://twitter.com/MJWARRIORS/status/2083236245313032532?s=20 Out west, five WHL clubs hired new head coaches. The Moose Jaw Warriors
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3 burning Capitals questions entering 2026-27 NHL season -
The Washington Capitals could be entering a transition phase next season. Alex Ovechkin is back for one more go this year. After that, his future is left up in the air. He is an unrestricted free agent once again. And the path to retirement, or a return to his native Russia, would be clear. Ovechkin […] The post 3 burning Capitals questions entering 2026-27 NHL season appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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Gavin McKenna scores Michigan at Leafs rookie practice, talks living with John Tavares and playing with Auston Matthews -
Gavin McKenna took the ice for the first day of Toronto Maple Leafs rookie camp Friday, and he did not disappoint. The 2026 first overall pick scored an impressive Michigan during practice, lifting the puck up and heaving it into the net at the far post. While McKenna was a full participant in Friday’s on-ice
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2026-09-11
‘Sup, brother’: Alex Ovechkin returns to Capitals practice facility, greets teammates and staff ahead of 22nd NHL season -
Alex Ovechkin is officially back in the United States after a long summer in Russia. Ovechkin, who signed a one-year, $4.25 million contract extension over the summer that includes bonuses, visited MedStar Capitals Iceplex, the team’s practice facility, on Friday, excitedly greeting teammates and staff. The Capitals posted the video on social media. Alex Ovechkin
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Washington Capitals’ T.J. Oshie to Be Inducted Into United States Hockey Hall of Fame -
Former Washington Capitals forward and Stanley Cup champion T.J. Oshie is part of the 2026 class of United States Hockey Hall of Fame inductees. He joins four others: NHL powerhouse…
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Dylan Larkin removed as Red Wings captain, will still report to training camp despite unresolved trade request -
Despite requesting a trade shortly after the 2025-26 season, Dylan Larkin will report to the Detroit Red Wings‘ training camp next week, but the team will start the season without a captain as a result. Both Larkin and the team released statements on X Friday morning, confirming Larkin’s training camp attendance and the stripping of
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2026-27 Washington Capitals Season Preview -
The additions should push Washington up the standings. Expect the Capitals to be in the playoff hunt, with a deeper, more balanced lineup pushing for a deep playoff run.
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2026-27 Washington Capitals Season Preview -
The additions should push Washington up the standings. Expect the Capitals to be in the playoff hunt, with a deeper, more balanced lineup pushing for a deep playoff run.
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Alex Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby are back. But for how much longer? -
One thing Crosby is sure of: Ovechkin will still be a factor with the Washington Capitals this season.
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NHL – Leon Muggli poursuit son développement avec les Capitals -
Le défenseur suisse Leon Muggli poursuit son parcours au sein de l’organisation des Washington Capitals. À 20 ans, le Zougois participe au camp des recrues de la franchise de NHL, une nouvelle étape importante pour celui qui avait été sélectionné au deuxième tour, au 52e rang, lors de la draft 2024. Muggli arrive à ce ... L’article NHL – Leon Muggli poursuit son développement avec les Capitals est apparu en premier sur Planète Hockey.
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DAZN announces pricing and subscription plans for watching Capitals games -
Washington Capitals fans officially have a new way to stream games this season. Two weeks after Monumental Sports Network announced a partnership with DAZN, the companies revealed two subscription options for Monumental+ and launched the service’s official sign-up page. A Monumental+ subscription on DAZN will allow Caps fans in Monumental’s broadcast territory to stream every
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The Capitals’ new young guns: on Segways -
The Washington Capitals are going back in time to usher in a new era for the team. On Thursday, the Capitals posted a TikTok video featuring Ilya Protas, Ryan Leonard, Justin Sourdif, and Cole Hutson on Segways, ready to tour the city. Three of the stars are 21 or under, while Sourdif is 24. @capitals
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2026-09-10
TJ Oshie to be inducted into United States Hockey Hall of Fame as part of 2026 class -
USA Hockey announced its five-member 2026 U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame class on Thursday, with TJ Oshie among those selected for induction. Oshie is among four players, including Phil Kessel, Ryan Suter, and Amanda Kessel, to be enshrined, as well as former Washington Capitals athletic trainer Stan Wong. Stanley Cup champion and 2014 Olympic shootout
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Capitals' Oshie elected to U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame
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A Washington Capitals legend will join the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame in November.
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Washington Capitals’ 3 Worst Contracts Entering 2026-27 -
Among the Washington Capitals’ worst deals entering the 2026-27 season are two new free-agent contracts and Pierre-Luc Dubois’ extension signed in 2023. Players who reach free agency are paid a…
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Phil Kessel, T.J. Oshie Among U.S. Hockey Hall Of Fame's 2026 Class -
The U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame class of 2026 has officially been released, headlined by the Kessel siblings and former Washington Capitals star T.J. Oshie.
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Phil Kessel, T.J. Oshie Among U.S. Hockey Hall Of Fame's 2026 Class -
The U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame class of 2026 has officially been released, headlined by the Kessel siblings and former Washington Capitals star T.J. Oshie.
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2026 NY Rangers Top 25 Under 25 – Numbers 5-1 -
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Tom Wilson joins Capitals informal skates after completing duties at NHL Player Media Tour -
The Washington Capitals are very close to having their full roster on the ice after Thursday morning’s informal skate. Tom Wilson, one of the team’s alternate captains, was the latest to join his teammates for the early September workouts. Wilson jumped on the ice at MedStar Capitals Iceplex after flying back from Las Vegas, where
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Stingrays Single Game Tickets on Sale Now for 2026-27 Season -
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. - The South Carolina Stingrays, proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Washington Capitals and AHL's Hershey Bears, have announced t... - ECHL South Carolina Stingrays
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U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame | T.J. Oshie -
From Everett, Washington to Washington, D.C. Congrats to T.J. Oshie on being inducted into the @usahockey Hall of Fame Class of 2026!
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Blue Jackets Could Start 2026-27 Season Without a Captain -
With Boone Jenner moving on to the Washington Capitals, the Columbus Blue Jackets are without a captain one week before they hit the ice for training camp. The team could…
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Bytter skuespil ud med ishockey: Ovechkin klar til Capitals efter filmroller -
Washington Capitals-kaptajnen Alex Ovechkin har færdiggjort optagelserne til komediefilmen Hockey Dads 2 i Rusland, inden NHL-træningslejren kalder. Indlægget Bytter skuespil ud med ishockey: Ovechkin klar til Capitals efter filmroller blev først udgivet på Hockeymagasinet.
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Four Canes to skate in NHL rookie camps -
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Hurricanes have four players heading to NHL rookie camps this week. Logan Stuart will head to the Washington Capitals rookie camp after being selected by the club in the seventh round of this past June’s NHL Entry Draft. In July, Stuart was on the ice in Capitals development The post Four Canes to skate in NHL rookie camps appeared first on The Lethbridge Herald - News and Sports from around Lethbridge.
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‘I was standing there, looking like an idiot’: Matvei Michkov tells embarrassing Alex Ovechkin jersey swap story -
Matvei Michkov ran into a very awkward situation with Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin this past season. The young Russian forward wanted to swap jerseys with his elder statesman after a game between the Capitals and the Philadelphia Flyers. However, Michkov showed up to their postgame meeting empty-handed and explained why in a recent appearance
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Leo Carlsson says Chris Kreider is ‘really happy for me’ despite being waived due to young star’s league-altering contract extension -
The Leo Carlsson contract has claimed another victim. The Anaheim Ducks placed Chris Kreider on unconditional waivers for purposes of contract termination Wednesday to alleviate the tight salary cap situation caused by Carlsson’s $18 million cap hit. Kreider hitting waivers was first reported by Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. Kreider, who has just one season remaining on
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2026-09-09
Cole Hutson, Ilya Protas, Lynden Lakovic, and Andrew Cristall among standouts on Capitals’ announced 2026 Rookie Camp roster -
The Washington Capitals announced their 21-man roster for this year’s Rookie Camp on Wednesday afternoon. The camp, taking place again in Annapolis, Maryland, starts Sunday, September 13. Among the participants are some of the club’s top prospects, including Cole Hutson, Ilya Protas, Lynden Lakovic, and Andrew Cristall. Washington’s most recent first-round pick, Finnish center Oliver
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Ivan Miroshnichenko and Bogdan Trineyev latest players to return for Capitals informal skates -
The Washington Capitals saw two new players rejoin their informal skates on Wednesday. Ivan Miroshnichenko and Bogdan Trineyev both returned from Russia and took the ice with their Caps teammates in the morning. Miroshnichenko skated with the main NHL roster, while Trineyev took part in a separate skate with other prospects, including Lynden Lakovic, Andrew
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Capitals celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with new specialty jersey -
The Washington Capitals unveiled a new specialty jersey Tuesday celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States. The patriotic sweaters were created in collaboration with Air Force veteran Patrick J. Sargent and Navy veteran Fidel GomezTorres, combining Capitals branding with American imagery. “Core themes of the jersey design include service, civic authorship and continuity,” says
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AHL: Hershey Bears 2026-27 Season Preview -
The Hershey Bears enter the 2026-27 AHL season looking to remain one of the league’s premier teams after another strong campaign in 2025-26. Hershey continues to be one of the AHL’s most consistent organizations, and the Washington Capitals’ affiliate has built a strong pipeline of young talent while maintaining a veteran core capable of competing […] The post AHL: Hershey Bears 2026-27 Season Preview appeared first on Inside The Rink.
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Minten & Buium Get PAID! Plus: Brock Seguin with a Fantasy Hockey Preview | Daily Faceoff Live -
Two young NHL stars just cashed in. Minten signs a 7-year, $7.2 million AAV deal, while Buium lands an 8-year, $9.38 million AAV contract. With the window for 8-year extensions closing, who could be the next NHL player to get a long-term deal? Denton Mateychuk is one name to watch. Plus, Brock Seguin joins Daily Faceoff Live for a 2026-27 fantasy hockey preview, including the latest fantasy tools, the team that has stood out during his previews, how to approach the Washington Capitals, the elite fantasy goalie tier, late-round targets and how to handle disgruntled players like Connor Hellebuyck and Dylan Larkin. Plus, your #AskDFO questions and Garbage Time. #NHL #Hockey #DailyFaceoff #DailyFaceoffLive #FantasyHockey #FantasyHockeyTips #FantasyHockeyDraft #NHLFantasy #NHLNews #NHLContracts #NHLRumors #Minten #Buium #DentonMateychuk #ConnorCrosby #ConnorHellebuyck #DylanLarkin #NewJerseyDevils #WashingtonCapitals #HockeyTwitter SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!! 👍🏼Powered by @bet365 | Do
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Nuoret Leijonat saamassa tulikuumat pelaajat MM-kisoihin – ”Liigan eliittiä” -
Nuoret Leijonat tavoittelee vuoden vaihteessa menestystä alle 20-vuotiaiden jääkiekon MM-kisoissa. Suomi on saamassa kisoihin poikkeuksellisen vahvan joukkueen. Se on jo nyt varsin selvää, sillä Tampereen Tapparaa edustava Oliver Suvanto ja Helsingin IFK:n riveissä pelaava Atte Joki ovat ehdottomia runkohyökkääjiä joukkueeseen. Suvannolta voidaan odottaa tällä kaudella kovaa tulosta. Washington Capitals varasi hyökkääjän NHL:ään ykköskierroksella varsin poikkeuksellisesti, […]
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Ranking every Capitals player’s face in NHL 27, from eerily accurate to completely unrecognizable -
EA Sports’ latest entry in its NHL video game franchise, NHL 27, has been under intense fire on social media for what some say is its lack of improvement over previous versions. There’s a lot to unpack there, but for the purposes of this article, I’d like to focus on what Oilers YouTuber Austin Hockey
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Former Capitals goaltender Ilya Samsonov returns to NHL on one-year contract with San Jose Sharks -
Ilya Samsonov has returned to North America after a short stint in the KHL last season. Samsonov, 29, signed a one-year, two-way contract with the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday. The deal will see the Russian backstop paid $850k with the Sharks in the NHL and $225k with the San Jose Barracuda in the AHL.
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2026-09-08
‘I’m not going to rush’: Sidney Crosby gives update on next contract with Penguins -
Sidney Crosby’s next contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins remains a work in progress, but the club’s longtime, legendary captain doesn’t appear to be in any hurry to get a deal done. Crosby spoke about his contract situation at the NHL Player Media Tour in Vegas on Tuesday and acknowledged that negotiating at this stage of
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Ilya Samsonov returns to the NHL, signs a one year deal with new team -
The former Caps, Leafs and Vegas goalie is back!
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Jordan Kyrou hits the ice for first time with Capitals as more big names return to Washington after Labor Day -
ARLINGTON, VA — With the start of training camp just around the corner, the Washington Capitals welcomed a host of players to the ice for Tuesday’s informal skate. Chief among them was one of the club’s marquee summer additions, high-scoring winger Jordan Kyrou. Jordan Kyrou arrives at MedStar Capitals Iceplex for first time Kyrou, wearing
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Charlie Lindgren debuts new mask featuring ‘Ch Ch’ nickname and new pad setup at first skate back with Capitals -
Charlie Lindgren was one of the new names on the ice at MedStar Capitals Iceplex on Tuesday morning. Lindgren joined a large group of Capitals players continuing their informal skates at the club’s practice facility ahead of the start of this month’s training camp. Just as his goaltending battery mate Logan Thompson did a few
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2026 Season Preview: Washington Capitals -
The Great 8 decided to give it one more ride. Can the Capitals get back into playoffs and take Ovechkin on one last Cup run?
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Former Capitals defenseman Taylor Chorney joins Colorado Avalanche as player development coach -
Taylor Chorney has his first major gig since retiring from professional hockey in 2021. The former Washington Capitals defenseman was hired by the Colorado Avalanche to serve on the team’s player development staff. Chorney will be a player development coach and amateur scout, joining Brian Willsie (director of player development) and Craig Billington (director of
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How the KHL paid tribute to those lost in the Lokomotiv Yaroslavl plane crash on its 15th anniversary -
The KHL coordinated a league-wide tribute on Monday to honor the victims of the Lokomotiv Yaroslavl plane crash. On Sept. 7, 2011, a Yak-42 carrying Lokomotiv Yaroslavl to its KHL season opener against Dinamo Minsk crashed shortly after takeoff from Tunoshna Airport outside Yaroslavl. Forty-four of the 45 people on board tragically died, including 26
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Hayley Scamurra hosts Walter Cup Day in Maryland, hopes experience inspires young female athletes in area: ‘Just like the boys having the Stanley Cup to look up to’ -
Hayley Scamurra, the daughter of former Washington Capitals’ defenseman Peter Scamurra, opted to spend her day with the Walter Cup in Annapolis, MD. Scamurra shared photos of the celebration on her Instagram. “I honestly just shared it with family and friends,” Scamurra told RMNB. “It was great being able to show off Walter to them.”
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2026-09-07
‘I’m expecting [him] to set another record’: Evgeny Kuznetsov wants Alex Ovechkin to try and score 1,000 career regular-season goals -
Evgeny Kuznetsov is serving as the man of the people when it comes to wanting another milestone from Alex Ovechkin. The former Washington Capitals center and Ovechkin’s good friend wants to see Ovechkin keep playing until he scores 1,000 career regular-season goals in the NHL. After scoring 32 times this past season, Ovechkin currently sits
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Saison 2026-2027 | Aperçu des Capitals de Washington -
Après avoir connu une saison de 51 victoires en 2024-2025, les Capitals ont mis un pied légèrement vers l'arrière. Le moins que l'on puisse dire est que l'état-major a fait ce qu'il faut pour ramener l'équipe en élim
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‘Let me stand off to the side so they can’t see us’: Evgeny Kuznetsov still wants nothing to do with the KHL ref cam -
Evgeny Kuznetsov started his Sibir Novosibirsk career with a bang — and some flapping. Kuznetsov scored in the second period of Friday’s game against Ak Bars Kazan, doing his trademark bird celebration after recording his milestone 100th career KHL goal, regular season and playoffs combined. But there was also some typical Kuzy turbulence, too; his
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‘He wanted this deal’: Agent explains Ivan Demidov’s team-friendly contract with Canadiens as NHL salaries skyrocket -
With the salary cap increase and record-breakingly high contracts every few weeks, Ivan Demidov’s team-friendly discount is standing out more and more as time goes by. Even his agent would’ve taken a different deal; he admitted to the Montreal Gazette as part of a feature explaining Demidov’s recent contract and the decision to take a
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2026-09-06
Josh Doan says Sabres will be fine after losing players in trades: ‘A better team’ -
BUFFALO – Alex Tuch’s departure from the Sabres earlier this summer via a sign-and-trade deal with the Washington Capitals hardly surprised winger Josh Doan. In the weeks before free agency opened, it appeared the veteran first-line winger’s run in Buffalo could be ending after five seasons. “There was noise around whether or not he was staying or go,” Doan said prior to throwing out the first pitch at Saturday’s Bisons game against the Worcester Red ... Read the full article The post Josh Doan says Sabres will be fine after losing players in trades: ‘A better team’ first appeared on Buffalo Hockey Beat.
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Alex Ovechkin was spotted doing something unexpected in Russia before returning to the Capitals -
Alex Ovechkin filmed scenes for Hockey Dads 2 in Russia before returning to the Washington Capitals ahead of his 22nd NHL season.
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Logan Thompson Mask: Caps Goalie Goes ‘Mars Attacks!’ -
Highlights Logan Thompson’s new goalie mask is a tribute to the 1996 cult movie “Mars Attacks!” It’s the third straight bucket built around a film set in Washington, D.C. Read below for what’s painted on it and who put it together Logan Thompson picked a movie that levels Washington. The Capitals goalie’s new mask is […] The post Logan Thompson Mask: Caps Goalie Goes ‘Mars Attacks!’ appeared first on Gino Hard.
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‘ACK! ACK! ACK!’: Logan Thompson’s new goalie mask pays homage to the cult classic movie ‘Mars Attacks!’ -
Logan Thompson is continuing his trend of integrating beloved movies into his goalie mask designs. His latest tribute honors the cult-classic film, Mars Attacks!, first released in 1996. Dave Fried, Thompson’s personal mask painter, first revealed the design in several social media posts published on Saturday. “Fun #marsattacks themed mask for Logan Thompson of the
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‘ACK! ACK! ACK!’: Logan Thompson’s new goalie mask pays homage to the cult classic movie ‘Mars Attacks!’ -
Logan Thompson is continuing his trend of integrating beloved movies into his goalie mask designs. His latest tribute honors the cult-classic film, Mars Attacks!, first released in 1996. Dave Fried, Thompson’s personal mask painter, first revealed the design in several social media posts published on Saturday. “Fun #marsattacks themed mask for Logan Thompson of the
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Alex Ovechkin films role in Russian comedy movie ‘Hockey Dads 2’ ahead of return to Capitals -
One of Alex Ovechkin’s final Russian pit stops before returning to the Washington Capitals later this week saw him break out his acting chops once again. Ovechkin filmed his role in the Russian comedy film “Hockey Dads 2,” which he was announced to be starring in last year. The film’s Instagram page recently released the
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Ovechkin Movie Role: Caps Star Films ‘Hockey Dads 2’ -
Highlights Alex Ovechkin filmed his role in Russian comedy sequel “Hockey Dads 2” before flying back to Washington Vladislav Tretiak and Alexei Kasatonov are in the cast of the movie, due out in 2027 Read below for the first set photos and the rest of Ovechkin’s on-camera work Alex Ovechkin spent one of his last […] The post Ovechkin Movie Role: Caps Star Films ‘Hockey Dads 2’ appeared first on Gino Hard.
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Evgeny Kuznetsov scores milestone KHL goal in debut game with Sibir despite dealing with rotavirus, broken skate blade -
It didn’t take long for Evgeny Kuznetsov to light the lamp for his new team. The former Capitals forward scored in the second period of Sibir Novosibirsk’s season opener against Ak Bars on Saturday. Kuzy’s tally, assisted by Egor Korshkov and Ivan Mishchenko, gave Sibir a 3-1 lead 15:17 into the stanza. After Sibir established
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2026-09-05
Sergei Skvortsov, a projected top-five 2027 NHL Draft pick, scores first career KHL goal in debut game at age 17 -
One of the top available talents in the 2027 NHL Draft is off to a hot start in his KHL career. Sergei Skvortsov, a left winger for Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod, scored his first KHL goal in his debut game in the league at just age 17 on Saturday. Skvortsov is widely projected to be a
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Dylan Strome reveals when Capitals players started thinking Alex Ovechkin would return for another season -
Throughout the 2025-26 NHL season, the Washington Capitals didn’t know for sure whether legendary winger Alex Ovechkin would be back for another year. But as the campaign came to an end, Dylan Strome and his teammates started to get a feeling that their captain wasn’t quite ready to walk away. Strome recently talked about some
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3 Players to Watch at 2026-27 Capitals Rookie Camp -
September in the NHL means media day, training camps, and prospects vying for a full-time roster spot with their teams. These hopeful newcomers showcase their skills and make a case…
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Kucherov Contract: Lightning Have 11 Days for an 8-Year Deal -
Highlights Kucherov is entering the final year of an eight-year, $76 million deal at a $9.5 million cap hit The CBA expires Sept. 15, and the new one caps a team at seven years on its own player Read below for what Julien BriseBois has said about keeping the reigning MVP in Tampa Nikita Kucherov […] The post Kucherov Contract: Lightning Have 11 Days for an 8-Year Deal appeared first on Gino Hard.
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‘I’m not even concerned about the points and goals’: Spencer Carbery focused on Ryan Leonard’s 200-foot game heading into next season -
Spencer Carbery loved what he saw from Ryan Leonard this past year, but still thinks the young winger has plenty of room to grow. Leonard recorded 45 points (20g, 25a) in 75 games during his rookie season with the Capitals, becoming just the eighth Capitals rookie to ever score 20 goals in a season and
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Capitals’ Cole Hutson, Lynden Lakovic, and Terik Parascak attend NHL/NHLPA Player Orientation Program -
Three Washington Capitals players are taking part in the league’s annual NHL/NHLPA Rookie Orientation Program. Eighty-seven prospects from around the NHL, including the Caps’ Cole Hutson, Lynden Lakovic, and Terik Parascak, made their way to Lansdowne Resort in Leesburg, Virginia, for the event, a three-day life-skills boot camp. First established by the league and players’ association in 2013,
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2026-09-04
Royals set to host historic clash with London Knights this weekend in Victoria -
Inside the Clash of the Kingdoms: Breaking Down the CHL’s Premier Season Series and Why the NHL Will be Watching Closely. What to Know About the Pre-Season Series Between Two Prospective 2026-27 Canadian Hockey League Contenders Traditional pre-season games rarely attract attention beyond the teams involved. It is an opportunity for player evaluations following Training Camps and coaching and development before games begin to count. However, this September, much of that will not be the case when the London Knights arrive in Victoria for a two-game series, which has been appropriately dubbed the “Clash of the Kingdoms” at the Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre. The series features enough NHL talent, 2027 draft prospects and organizational storylines to make it one of the most intriguing events on the Canadian Hockey League’s schedule this season. From an NHL scouting perspective, it is difficult to find a better matchup anywhere in North Amer
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OUR 18 – High flying hockey will be the theme in Cape Breton -
Since the 2025-26 QMJHL season concluded, the Cape Breton Eagles have done plenty of wheeling and dealing. They’ve also made it a point to relay one clear, concise message to the rest of the league; if you get in our way, it’s at your own risk. The forward group features such impact returnees as last year’s leading goal scorer Reece Peitzsche and brothers Romain and Eliot Litalien. Trades and signings have bolstered much of the rest of this group significantly. Coming over from the Shawinigan Cataractes are Boston Bruins draftee Cole Chandler and German sophomore Elias Schneider. Jack Broderick of Yonkers, New York has signed on with the Eagles flock after several fantastic offensive campaigns in the U18 and prep school ranks in the US. Then there are the trades with the defending champion Chicoutimi Saguenéens that have yielded Los Angeles Kings prospect Liam Lefebvre and Washington Capitals draftee Maxim Schafer. The backend features mainstays Noah Jettelson, Aiden McCullough and D
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Vitali Pinchuk believes emergence of Ilya Protas kept Capitals from signing him as free agent -
The Nashville Predators signed Belarusian forward Vitali Pinchuk to a one-year, $1.025 million contract this past April. While the Predators ultimately landed the high-scoring KHL center, Pinchuk also drew significant interest from the Washington Capitals, who consulted with one of their own Belarusian talents, Aliaksei Protas, about him. However, Pinchuk believes the emergence of someone
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Rick Tocchet Attempting to Break Flyers’ Second-Year Coaching Woes -
The NHL is full of coaching one-hit wonders. Spencer Carbery won the award with the Washington Capitals in 2024-25 only to see his team miss the playoffs the following season.…
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Noch ein Neuer für die Edmonton Oilers? -
Hinter den Edmonton Oilers liegt nach einer enttäuschenden NHL-Saison 2025/26 eine überaus geschäftige Offseason. Nachdem das Team aus Alberta in den vergangenen Jahren bereits frühzeitig an die Grenzen des Salary Caps ging, verfügt die Franchise nun noch über den einen oder anderen Dollar an Spielraum. Investieren die Oilers die Kohle in einen weiteren Free Agent?
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2026-09-03
The Hockey News Wraparound: Did The Washington Capitals Have The Best Off-Season In The NHL? -
Emma Lingan, Michael Augello and Eric Cruikshank discuss the Luke Evangelista trade between the Nashville Predators and the New Jersey Devils, Robert Thomas being named captain of the St. Louis Blues, and more.
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Capitals first-round pick Oliver Suvanto scores first goal of season for Tappara on his 18th birthday -
Oliver Suvanto scored his first goal of the 2026-27 season for Tappara, and it came on a special day – his 18th birthday. Suvanto, playing for one of the top teams in Finland’s Liiga, potted the marker in Champions Hockey League action against Czech club Bílí Tygři Liberec on Thursday. The goal was Tappara’s fourth
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The Hockey News Wraparound: Did The Washington Capitals Have The Best Off-Season In The NHL? -
Emma Lingan, Michael Augello and Eric Cruikshank discuss the Luke Evangelista trade between the Nashville Predators and the New Jersey Devils, Robert Thomas being named captain of the St. Louis Blues, and more.
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Ilya and Aliaksei Protas become latest arrivals at Capitals’ informal skates -
ARLINGTON, VA — The Washington Capitals have welcomed back two of the biggest members of their roster — literally. Aliaksei Protas and Ilya Protas both hit the ice Thursday morning, taking part in the team’s informal skate at MedStar Capitals Iceplex. The Protas brothers joined a growing group of Capitals players practicing in Arlington, with
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NHL Off-Season Rankings: No. 1, Washington Capitals -
TheHockeyNews.com has been ranking the off-season of the 32 NHL teams, and we're finally at the No. 1 spot in our list. That honor goes to the Washington Capitals, who've made a slew of huge moves this summer.
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NHL Off-Season Rankings: No. 1, Washington Capitals -
TheHockeyNews.com has been ranking the off-season of the 32 NHL teams, and we're finally at the No. 1 spot in our list. That honor goes to the Washington Capitals, who've made a slew of huge moves this summer.
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Capitals GM Chris Patrick provides encouraging update on Rasmus Sandin’s return from ACL surgery -
Rasmus Sandin is set to start the 2026-27 NHL season on the shelf as he continues to recover from surgery on a torn ACL that he had this past April. Immediately after the surgery, the Capitals announced that the Swedish defender would be out for the next 6 to 9 months. As the club nears
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Alex Ovechkin’s shooting metrics are still among the NHL’s elite heading into his age-41 season -
Alex Ovechkin is set to be the third-oldest player in the NHL during the 2026-27 season, but you wouldn’t know it by how hard his shot still is. Just a few weeks ahead of the league’s preseason, NHL.com’s Troy Perlowitz gathered some of Ovechkin’s most impressive shot-related metrics from NHL Edge. Even over two decades
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2026-09-02
Washington Capitals Won the Offseason But Will It Translate into Success? -
The Washington Capitals won the offseason with their acquisitions and signings, but will that translate into on the ice success?
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Spencer Carbery on why Alex Ovechkin is a ‘coach’s dream’ as a captain -
Alex Ovechkin is one of the best players in NHL history, but Washington Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery says what truly makes him special goes far beyond goals and assists. Carbery delved into his relationship with Ovechkin during a guest appearance on the Spittin’ Chiclets podcast on Tuesday. He even called the legendary Capitals captain a “coach’s dream” when
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Stingrays Announce Home Date Change for 2026-27 Season -
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. - The South Carolina Stingrays, proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Washington Capitals and AHL's Hershey Bears, have announced a... - ECHL South Carolina Stingrays
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Washington Capitals Won the Offseason But Will It Translate into Success? -
The Washington Capitals won the offseason with their acquisitions and signings, but will that translate into on the ice success?
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Capitals announce schedule for 2026 Rookie Camp and start date for 2026 Training Camp -
The Washington Capitals are ramping up their preseason preparations, announcing the schedule for 2026 Rookie Camp and the start date for 2026 Training Camp on Wednesday. This year’s rookie camp is set to begin on Sunday, September 13, and will be hosted again in Annapolis, Md, at Navy’s McMullen Hockey Arena. The Capitals revealed that
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Capitals promotional schedule highlighted by Alex Ovechkin remix bobblehead, Cherry Blossom hat, and ‘GR8 Ball’ -
Have you ever waffled on a decision and wondered, “What would Alex Ovechkin do?” Well, now you *might* know with your very own “GR8 Ball” — a Washington Capitals’ all-fans giveaway item during the 2026-27 regular season. Would it be a mistake to tell her I like her? I’m almost out of gas — should
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Cole Hutson and Justin Sourdif join Capitals’ informal skate -
ARLINGTON, VA — Two of Washington’s most talented young players are back on Capitals ice. Cole Hutson and Justin Sourdif have both returned to DC, taking part in Wednesday’s informal skate at MedStar Capitals Iceplex alongside a growing group of teammates. Hutson, 20, is gearing up for his first full season in the NHL after
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Hershey Bears Name New Strength and Conditioning Coach -
(Hershey, PA) - The Hershey Bears and Washington Capitals announced today that Bears strength and conditioning coach Kurtis Freter has been promoted t... - AHL Hershey Bears
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‘A milestone I don’t think either of us could have imagined’: Joe Beninati and Craig Laughlin to be celebrated during 30th season calling Capitals games -
For three decades, Joe Beninati and Craig Laughlin have narrated Washington Capitals hockey for generations of fans. Now, Monumental Sports Network is planning a season-long celebration for “Joe B. and Locker” as the beloved broadcasters enter their 30th season together in the Capitals television booth. MNMT announced Wednesday that it will honor Beninati and Laughlin
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NHL Prospect Watch: Washington Capitals -
In the lead-up to the 2026-27 hockey season, we’re diving into the WHL prospect pool for every NHL team. To be included in this list, a player must be recently drafted, signed to an NHL contract, or meet the NHL’s criteria for rookie status. Time to 'wash' up on the Capital's young guns! Andrew Cristall If fans had questions about how one of the greatest modern WHL scorers would fare at the next level, Andrew Cristall had answers. The 2025 WHL top scorer dazzled with 20 goals and 40 assists for 60 points in 72 games with the AHL's Hershey Bears, forming a tremendous one-two punch with AHL rookie of the year and OHL graduate Ilya Protas. Cristall ranked third in scoring among all AHL rookies and even nailed his first AHL hat trick in a five-point (3G-2A) performance against Hartford on April 4. Washington's 2023 second-rounder (40th overall) bagged 412 points (157G-255A) in 248 games over five seasons with the Kelowna Rockets and a brief soj
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Should Washington be considered a true Stanley Cup contender? -
Should Washington be considered a true Stanley Cup contender? DFO Rundown Ep. 485 Presented by: bet365 (@bet365ca) http://bet365.ca | #bet365 #Washington #capitals #caps #StanleyCup #Contenders #NHL
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2026-09-01
Chris Patrick says Capitals went big with offseason moves as show of confidence towards players already on team’s roster -
The Washington Capitals were arguably the NHL’s busiest team this offseason. After overseeing a roster that missed the playoffs for just the fifth time in the Alex Ovechkin era, Capitals general manager Chris Patrick set out to do as much as he could this summer to ensure they would get back into the postseason at
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Connor Leslie (G) to Washington Capitals -
Date: 09/01/2026 Player: Connor Leslie (G) To: Washington Capitals Information: EBUG Source: You need a free account to view Transfer URL Sign In/Up
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