2026-08-30
Michael Wilbon got really fired up about Connor Hellebuyck’s trade request -
Michael Wilbon has never been the biggest hockey guy, but he had a huge opinion about Connor Hellebuyck going public with a recent trade request from the Winnipeg Jets. Hellebuyck privately requested to be dealt “several months ago,” but after the Jets weren’t able to make a move, the three-time Vezina Trophy-winner announced his trade
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2026-08-29
Lacey Eden throws out ceremonial first pitch at Washington Nationals’ Women’s Night -
Lacey Eden’s summer to remember continued on Friday. The 24-year-old Annapolis, MD native threw out the ceremonial first pitch ahead of the Washington Nationals’ game against the Miami Marlins. Eden tossed what we’re going to assume was a perfect strike down the middle to Nationals pitcher Will Dion, who served as the catcher. Eden was
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Cale Makar becomes NHL’s highest-paid player after signing 8-year contract extension with Avalanche worth $20.4 million per season -
Cale Makar just signed a staggering contract extension with the Colorado Avalanche. The 27-year-old defenseman, who is already a two-time Norris Trophy winner, signed an eight-year, $163.2 million extension, worth $20.4 million per season. Makar’s new deal, which begins in 2027-28, will keep him under contract with Colorado through the 2034–35 season — the rest
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2026-08-28
Eriks Mateiko gives up NHL number with Capitals to Vincent Descharnais -
Eriks Mateiko has a new number. The 6-foot-5 Latvian centerman will now wear number 58 when he suits up for the Washington Capitals in the preseason and perhaps someday in the NHL, giving up his former number 73 to newly-signed defenseman Vincent Desharnais. Mateiko showed off his new digits on Friday as he took to
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First NHL professional tryouts signed ahead of 2026-27 training camps -
Pumpkin spice lattes have hit the shelves of coffee shops, and professional tryouts have hit the signing tables of players looking for another shot in the National Hockey League. So far, three players have inked such deals with teams, according to PuckPedia’s PTO tracker: goaltender Cal Petersen with the Washington Capitals, forward Alex Nylander with…
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Washington Capitals’ 3 Best Contracts Entering 2026-27 -
The Washington Capitals entered the 2026 offseason with $31 million in cap space under the $104 million cap. General manager Chris Patrick earmarked at least $9.5 million for the return…
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1 Weird Trick Doctors Hate Protects Kraken Fans From Clickbait & ALL CAPS Headlines -
Sometimes it's the clickbait olympics with Kraken and NHL media.
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Are the Flyers the NHL’s best team without a true superstar? -
The Philadelphia Flyers returned to the playoffs for the first time in six years last season without a true star skater. Before we get into things, the definition of a “star player” isn’t black and white. It really is a subjective thing. However, we can take an objective look at a subjective list of rankings. Over the course of August, NHL Network put out its rankings of the top 20 players at each skater position — center, winger, and
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Stingrays Announce Multiple Schedule Changes 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 m... - ECHL South Carolina Stingrays
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2026-08-27
Connor Hellebuyck publicly requests trade from Winnipeg Jets ahead of training camp -
Connor Hellebuyck wants to play for a different team this upcoming season. After privately requesting a trade from the Winnipeg Jets “several months ago,” Hellebuyck has now gone public with his desire to leave, as the Jets and the rest of the NHL head into the start of the preseason. Hellebuyck released the news through
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NHL emergency goaltenders must wear number 00 this season, creating drama with nearly half of the NHL’s mascots -
Amid an overhaul of the emergency backup goalie rules in the new NHL CBA, EBUGs will be undergoing another transformation this season. All EBUGs will be required to wear jersey number 00, per NHL insider Chris Johnston. Further to this, it sounds like every EBUG is required to wear No. 00 for their NHL team
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Vincent Desharnais joins Capitals’ informal skate at MedStar Capitals Iceplex -
ARLINGTON, VA — The Washington Capitals welcomed a fresh face to the ice as players gear up for training camp next month. Defenseman Vincent Desharnais joined several of his new teammates on Thursday morning for an informal skate at MedStar Capitals Iceplex. The Capitals signed Desharnais at the start of free agency in July, inking
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Washington Capitals 2026-27 National Broadcast Schedule Announced -
The 2026-27 NHL season is near, and the Washington Capitals have been the talk of the town this offseason with their big-ticket acquisitions and the impressive roster they’ve been building.…
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NHL Notebook: Cal Petersen signs PTO with Capitals -
National Hockey League training camps are just around the corner. It’s that time of year where unsigned free agents sign professional tryouts. The first domino to fall was a netminder, as Cal Petersen signed a PTO with the Washington Capitals on Tuesday. Alex Nylander also signed a PTO with the Calgary Flames, but you can…
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‘One of our fans’ biggest asks’: Ted Leonsis gives sneak peek of new bathrooms inside Capital One Arena -
Washington Capitals majority owner Ted Leonsis showed off one of Capital One Arena’s newest — and mostly completed — renovations on Tuesday: the bathrooms. “One of our fans’ biggest asks, now delivered. More concourse restrooms. Newly renovated. All part of the transformed @CapitalOneArena,” Leonsis said proudly. One of our fans’ biggest asks, now delivered. More
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Dynamo Moscow CEO says KHL team would be built around Alex Ovechkin if he returns -
Alex Ovechkin has repeatedly left the door open to finishing his career with Dynamo Moscow, and the KHL club’s new CEO is already preparing for that possibility. Anatoly Kharchuk, appointed to his position with Dynamo this past July, recently sat down with Ovechkin and told the Washington Capitals’ captain that he plans to be there
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NHL Start Time Changes: 109 Games Move for 2026-27 -
Highlights The NHL moved the start times of 109 games on the 2026-27 regular-season schedule Washington leads every team with 14 changes, and Calgary and Vancouver have none Read below for the biggest swings, including a Capitals game that jumps four and a half hours The NHL just rearranged 109 puck drops. That list of […] The post NHL Start Time Changes: 109 Games Move for 2026-27 appeared first on Gino Hard.
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2026-08-26
Hershey Bears sign forward Kyle Jackson to one-year AHL contract -
The Hershey Bears added to their stockpile of depth up front again on Wednesday. Hershey announced that they have signed forward Kyle Jackson to an AHL contract for the 2026-27 season. Jackson, an Ottawa native, was selected by the Seattle Kraken in the seventh round of the 2022 NHL Draft and turned pro during the
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Seventeen Capitals games will be on national television this season — including all 4 matchups against the Penguins -
Alex Ovechkin’s decision to return for a 22nd season appears to have affected how much the Washington Capitals will air on national TV this season. The Caps will be broadcast on national television 17 different times (AKA: Joe B and Locker-less), the fifth-most in the NHL, including all four of its games against Sidney Crosby,
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Lardis’ Potential, Frondell Talks Position and Training, Wild Drama, and Other Blackhawks Bullets -
Yesterday in our bullets we talked a little about how Ryan Donato‘s role changed from his career year in 2024-25 to last year. In the same mindset, let’s look a little to start our Wednesday at what Nick Lardis showed us during his first full pro season in 41 appearances at the NHL level. According to MoneyPuck, the only Blackhawks who attempted more shots per 60 minutes last year than Lardis (13.97) were Connor Bedard (17.61) and Donato (13.98). And the only
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Wednesday Florida Panthers Offseason Caterwaul -
Sportsnet’s Top 10 most impactful NHL moves made this summer had a couple of Florida Panthers-related bits, including the blockbuster deal that brought Brady Tkachuk to South Florida and the departure of two-time Stanley Cup-winning goalie Sergei Bobrovsky. 2. Brady Tkachuk to the Florida Panthers The Panthers missed the playoffs after going to the Stanley Cup Final three years in a row, leading to action from GM Bill Zito. He beat everyone to the punch by making a bombshell trade to get Brady Tkachuk from the Ottawa Senators, pairing him with his brother Matthew. This trade might have made the Panthers the Stanley Cup favourites again for next season. It also could have a huge impact on the Senators. Think about it, Tkachuk, the Senators’ captain, requested a trade while they were in win-now
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Jättipalkkainen floppivahti: testisopimus uuteen NHL-seuraan -
Washington Capitals kertoo X:ssä, että maalivahti Cal Petersen liittyy joukkueen harjoitusleirille try out -sopimuksella. Petersen, 31, on pelannut
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Jättipalkkaa nostanut maalivahti saa mahdollisuuden – siirtyy uuteen NHL-seuraan -
Washington Capitals kertoo X:ssä, että maalivahti Cal Petersen liittyy joukkueen vahvuuteen harjoitusleirille try out -sopimuksella. Petersen, 31, on pelannut NHL:ssä 106 ottelua, joista valtaosan Los Angeles Kingsissä. Hän toimi kaudella 2020-21 jopa
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Capitals sign former Wild goalie to professional tryout agreement -
The Washington Capitals on Tuesday added goaltender Cal Petersen to their training camp roster, signing the 31-year-old to a professional tryout agreement. Petersen will participate in Washington’s training camp and preseason while attempting to earn a contract for the 2026-27 season. Petersen, who was originally selected by the Buffalo Sabres in the fifth round, 129th […] The post Capitals sign former Wild goalie to professional tryout agreement appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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Was plant Ovechkin nach dem NHL-Karrierende? -
Anfang Juli unterschrieb Alex Ovechkin einen neuen Einjahresvertrag bei den Washington Capitals. Ob die anstehende 22. NHL-Saison auch tatsächlich seine letzte sein wird, ließ der russische Ausnahmekönner zuletzt offen. Für die Zeit nach seinem Karriereende hat die Franchise-Ikone jedenfalls einen klaren Plan. Das Amt des russischen Nationalcoaches ist keines davon.
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NHL – WASHINGTON: contrat à l’essai pour le gardien Cal Petersen -
Le gardien Cal Petersen participera au camp d’entraînement 2026 des Washington Capitals avec un contrat à l’essai professionnel (PTO). À 31 ans, l’Américain tentera de relancer sa carrière en NHL après plusieurs saisons marquées par une concurrence importante au poste de gardien. Originaire de Waterloo, dans l’Iowa, Petersen a été sélectionné au cinquième tour de ... L’article NHL – WASHINGTON: contrat à l’essai pour le gardien Cal Petersen est apparu en premier sur Planète Hockey.
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‘Invented BS by bloggers’: Quinn Hughes trade rumors get emphatic denial as Wild continue contract extension talks -
Despite rumors to the contrary, a new report says the Minnesota Wild aren’t shopping star defenseman Quinn Hughes. Recent speculation has again linked Hughes to the New Jersey Devils — the team that currently employs both of his brothers, Jack and Luke — after the Devils were one of the central teams mentioned in rumors about Hughes
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Cal Petersen (G) from Minnesota Wild to Washington Capitals -
Date: 08/25/2026 Player: Cal Petersen (G) From: Minnesota Wild To: Washington Capitals Information: Try-out Source: You need a free account to view Transfer URL Sign In/Up
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2026-08-25
NHL Prospect Watch: Toronto Maple Leafs -
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. 2025 WHL Player of the Year Gavin McKenna is the latest player with WHL experience to be selected first overall in the NHL Draft- and he's got plenty of dub talent around him in the Buds' prospect pool. Noah Chadwick The 2023-24 CHL and WHL Scholastic Player of the Year enjoyed a stellar first season of pro hockey, helping the Toronto Marlies claim the Calder Cup as AHL Champions. The 21-year-old defenceman appeared in 68 regular season contests, recording 23 points (5G-18A) before adding another five points (1G-4A) in 16 post-season outings with the Marlies. The 6-foot-4, 207-pound product of Saskatoon, Sask., was selected by the Maple Leafs in the sixth round (185th overall) of t
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Cal Petersen Signing: Capitals Add a Fifth Goalie to Camp -
Highlights Washington signed Cal Petersen to a professional tryout for 2026 training camp The 31-year-old hasn’t played an NHL game since February 2024 with the Flyers Read below for the full Capitals goalie depth chart heading into September Cal Petersen is getting one more crack at an NHL roster. The Capitals announced Tuesday that the […] The post Cal Petersen Signing: Capitals Add a Fifth Goalie to Camp appeared first on Gino Hard.
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Capitals Sign Calvin Petersen: Veteran Goaltender Joins Training Camp -
The Washington Capitals have signed goaltender Calvin Petersen to a professional tryout agreement ahead of training camp. Petersen, a veteran with seven NHL seasons under his belt, has spent the last two years in AHL play. With the Capitals already committed to starters Logan Thompson and backup Charlie Lindgren, as well as AHL starter Clay Stevenson, Petersen faces stiff competition for any potential role. His NHL experience, including 106 games and a .903 save percentage, may give him an edge in securing a contract.
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Capitals sign goaltender Cal Petersen to a professional tryout agreement -
The Washington Capitals are bringing another goaltender with NHL experience to this year’s training camp. Washington announced Tuesday that Cal Petersen, formerly of the Los Angeles Kings and Philadelphia Flyers, will be joining the team for the preseason on a professional tryout agreement. The 31-year-old backstop has played in 106 career NHL games, most recently
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Capitals sign Cal Petersen to PTO -
The Washington Capitals have signed goaltender Cal Petersen to a professional tryout (PTO) ahead of their training camp. The 31-year-old aims to secure a contract for the 2026-27 season. Petersen spent last season with the AHL's Iowa Wild, where he posted a 13-16-2 record and a .896 save percentage. He has a history of solid collegiate performance and has previously played six seasons with the Los Angeles Kings, where he started 94 NHL games. His last stint in the NHL was with the Philadelphia Flyers, where he made four starts.
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Former Wild Goaltender Cal Petersen Lands PTO With Washington Capitals -
The veteran netminder heads to D.C. to battle for a roster spot after serving as Minnesota’s primary insurance policy between the pipes throughout last season.
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Capitals Sign Calvin Petersen To Professional Tryout Agreement -
Goaltender Calvin Petersen will join the Washington Capitals at training camp on a professional tryout agreement per a team announcement. A veteran of seven NHL seasons, Petersen has spent the last two years in a full-time, AHL role. That deployment has stretched across contracts with the Philadelphia Flyers and Minnesota Wild. Now, Petersen could join […]
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Capitals games coming to DAZN through Monumental Sports Network partnership -
Monumental Sports Network is adding another streaming option for Washington Capitals fans, reaching an agreement to make its Monumental+ subscription available through DAZN. The partnership will allow eligible viewers in MNMT’s regional broadcast territory to watch locally televised Capitals games and the network’s other programming through DAZN, while Monumental’s existing cable, streaming, and direct-to-consumer options
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New Jersey Devils’ promotional schedule highlighted by ‘Butter Bench’ -
Keep on rolling by, Zamboni gravy boats. There’s a new hockey-themed Thanksgiving dishware giveaway in the NHL. The New Jersey Devils released their 2026-27 theme nights and giveaways Monday morning, including a special new Thanksgiving promotion giveaway: Butter Benches. The Devils’ will give the butter dish “bench” away to the first 9,000 fans in attendance
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Capitals fan Jesse Vaughan helps guide Kyle Kirkwood to historic Freedom 250 win in DC: ‘My face still hurts from smiling’ -
From his perch seven stories above Pennsylvania Avenue, Jesse Vaughan had one of the most unusual views of a race he’s ever experienced. Vaughan, Kyle Kirkwood’s spotter for Andretti Global, spent the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, DC, stationed on a balcony of the Federal Trade Commission building. From there, he could see down
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NHL likely to hold outdoor game in Europe in ‘relatively near future,’ Germany favorite to host -
The NHL has taken its outdoor games to some pretty spectacular locales over the years, from historic baseball stadiums and football fields to the shore of Lake Tahoe and the Caesars Palace parking lot. Now, the league appears to have its sights set on taking the concept across the Atlantic. NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly
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2026-08-24
Did Alexander Ovechkin really rack up 33 traffic fines in Russia this summer? -
Washington Capitals captain and NHL career scoring leader reportedly has been fined a total of 82,000 rubles this off-season
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Did Alexander Ovechkin really rack up 33 traffic fines in Russia this summer? -
Washington Capitals captain and NHL career scoring leader reportedly has been fined a total of 82,000 rubles this off-season
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Vilka NHL-klubbar är bäst på svenska draftval? 25 år av facit -
Toronto Maple Leafs har varit bäst i NHL på att förvandla svenska draftval till långvariga NHL-karriärer sedan 2000. Washington Capitals, New York Rangers, Anaheim Ducks och Dallas Stars följer när 621 svenskfödda eller svenskutvecklade val vägs mot draftposition. Detroit har valt flest svenskar – men Boston, Montreal och New York Islanders har fått minst tillbaka. […] Inlägget Vilka NHL-klubbar är bäst på svenska draftval? 25 år av facit dök först upp på hurbra.se.
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Report: Alex Ovechkin racked up 33 fines for traffic violations during his offseason in Russia -
Alex Ovechkin reportedly picked up a significant number of traffic fines during his offseason in Russia. According to Russian outlet Mash on Sport, the Washington Capitals captain racked up 33 separate fines for traffic violations this summer. The fines totaled 82,000 rubles (approximately $1,000 USD) and covered a variety of violations, including speeding, driving on
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ICYMI - NHL Rumours for Aug. 23: McDavid Trade Destinations, Houston Expansion Soon & Capitals Extensions -
In today’s NHL rumour rundown, 3 teams Connor McDavid could join, expansion is on the horizon & Houston, the Washington Capitals & a pair of their young forwards
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Capitals Can Bully Their Way to a Metropolitan Division Title in 2026-27 -
There was a clear focus on adding players with size and strength to the Washington Capitals’ roster this offseason. With the addition of Alex Tuch this summer, the Capitals are…
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2026 Panthers Prospect Profile: Ryder Cali -
The Florida Panthers selected center Ryder Cali in the second round (48th overall) of the 2026 NHL Draft, using the pick they acquired from the Washington Capitals for Justin Sourdif. Cali has a very interesting hockey background as his mother, a Canadian, was a professional player toiling in Switzerland who continued to suit up during the first trimester of her pregnancy with Ryder. When he was three, his family moved from Switzerland to the Cayman Islands, where Cali started off playing roller hockey, before they relocated to Penetanguishene, Ontario and he took to the ice. Somewhat overlooked by the scouting community as a teen, Cali parlayed a breakout season (19 goals and 30 points in 29 games) with the GTHL’s Markham Majors into being chosen in the first round (18th overall) of the 2024 OHL Priority Selection by the Soo Greyhounds. Looking for more ice time and to be a team leader, Cali decided to play the 2024-25 season a rung do
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Hæsblæsende testkørsel: NHL-stjerner fik tur med 270 km/t -
Washington Capitals-stjernerne Logan Thompson og Matt Roy fik et vildt adrenalinsus med høj fart i en IndyCar-racer i Washingtons gader forud for Freedom 250 Grand Prix. Indlægget Hæsblæsende testkørsel: NHL-stjerner fik tur med 270 km/t blev først udgivet på Hockeymagasinet.
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2026-08-23
Alex Ovechkin plans to fly back to Washington, DC on September 10 ahead of 2026-27 NHL season (report) -
Alex Ovechkin will reportedly be back in the Washington, DC area on September 10. After TASS confirmed last week that the Washington Capitals captain had “early September” travel plans, Match TV released the latest report with the specific date. “Alexander is currently training in Moscow, continuing his preparations for the NHL season,” an unnamed source told
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Most Improved NHL Teams: Capitals Won the Offseason -
Highlights Daily Faceoff has the Capitals, Panthers, Maple Leafs, Predators and Mammoth as the NHL’s five most improved teams Washington missed the playoffs on the same point total as the Golden Knights, then went out and added Alex Tuch, Jordan Kyrou and Boone Jenner Read below for why Toronto’s roster overhaul and Florida’s healthy core […] The post Most Improved NHL Teams: Capitals Won the Offseason appeared first on Gino Hard.
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‘That’s why I’m the best’: Daniel Sprong appears to talk trash toward own bench after scoring overtime winner in preseason game -
Daniel Sprong had an important message, apparently for his own team, after a sensational performance in Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg’s preseason victory over Traktor Chelyabinsk. Sprong assisted on Anatoly Golyshev’s go-ahead goal late in the third and then scored the overtime winner 1:38 into sudden death to give Avtomobilist a 4-3 win at their home arena. To
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‘We’re moving forward in Texas’: NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly puts timeline on potential Houston or Austin expansion franchise -
The NHL is quickly moving towards adding a 33rd team. According to NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly, the league could be ready to announce its 33rd franchise before the end of the year and have it playing games by the 2029-30 campaign. Houston and Austin are the frontrunners competing to become the NHL’s newest market,
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Tom Wilson will enter the 2026-27 season as the NHL’s active leader in penalty minutes and fights -
Tom Wilson is not only one of the NHL’s best overall players — yeah, I said it — but he’ll also enter the 2026-27 season with an important distinction. Wilson, 32, is the league’s active leader in penalty minutes with 1,649. Bardown released the updated rankings on their social media. NHL’s active leaders in penalty
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Capitals GM provides Ryan Leonard contract update -
The Washington Capitals are in contract negotiations with Ryan Leonard, and the team is hoping that they can get a deal done before he becomes a restricted free agent after this season. Leonard is in the final year of his entry-level contract, and the Capitals want to make sure he’s still one of the key […] The post Capitals GM provides Ryan Leonard contract update appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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2026-08-22
2026 WHL Prospects Pools: Washington Capitals -
A deep dive into the Washington Capitals' WHL Prospect Pool.
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Logan Thompson, Matt Roy IndyCar Lap: ‘This Is Insane’ -
Highlights Logan Thompson and Matt Roy rode two-seat IndyCars around the Freedom 250 street course in Washington Roy asked twice how fast they were going and got told 165, maybe 170 Read below for the video of both laps and what the Capitals said in the car Matt Roy asked twice how fast he was […] The post Logan Thompson, Matt Roy IndyCar Lap: ‘This Is Insane’ appeared first on Gino Hard.
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‘This is insane’: Logan Thompson and Matt Roy take high-speed lap in Indy cars down Pennsylvania Avenue ahead of Freedom 250 Grand Prix -
The Freedom 250 Grand Prix is set to be held on Sunday, and two Washington Capitals players got a first look at the street course. Friday, Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson and defenseman Matt Roy climbed into specially built two-seat Indy cars and sat behind professional drivers, taking a high-speed lap around the Freedom 250 circuit.
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‘Zee’s Final Shift’: Zdeno Chara officially retires from hockey, leaves skates on the ice after star-studded farewell game -
Zdeno Chara has officially put an end to his on-ice playing days. Chara played in “Zee’s Final Shift” on Friday, an all-star-laden farewell game celebrating the Slovakian defenseman’s legendary career. The friendly took place inside a sold-out Pavol Demitra Ice Hockey Stadium in Chara’s hometown of Trencin, Slovakia. At the end of the game, Chara
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Capitals Begin Extension Talks With Ryan Leonard And Justin Sourdif -
The Washington Capitals have started extension talks with forwards Ryan Leonard and Justin Sourdif.
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KHL introduces jersey change for reigning Gagarin Cup champion that the NHL should take note of -
Lokomotiv Yaroslavl repeated as Gagarin Cup champions last season, capturing their fifth title in franchise history. Now, the team has inspired a league-wide change to the jerseys of reigning KHL champions. “The KHL champion will wear a gold [shield],” the league’s media projects director Artashes Sargsyan told Championat.com, as translated by Google Translate. “Previously, such
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Vincent Iorio signs one-year contract to return to the New York Rangers -
Vincent Iorio is sticking with the New York Rangers organization for at least one more season. The 23-year-old defender signed a one-year contract with the Rangers that will pay him $850k in the NHL and $125k in the AHL with the Hartford Wolf Pack. Iorio became a restricted free agent after his entry-level contract with
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Buckle up, @indycar #ALLCAPS x @freedom250gp -
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New York Rangers Sign Vincent Iorio to One-Year Contract Extension -
The New York Rangers have extended RFA defenseman Vincent Iorio for one year on a two-way contract. While financial details aren't fully disclosed, the cap hit is reported at $850K with an AHL salary of $125K. Iorio, a developing 6â4â prospect, previously played for the San Jose Sharks and Washington Capitals but is expected to face competition for a roster spot. Despite appearing in 21 NHL games last season, he may start 2026-27 in the AHL while being a potential recall option for injuries. His performance this season could lead to further contract improvements.
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2026-08-21
Take a pause before we press play #ALLCAPS -
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NHL Rumors: Detroit Red Wings, and the Washington Capitals -
A Dylan Larkin holdout is unlikely, and the Washington Capitals are looking to extend two forwards who will be RFAs after the season.
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Islanders’ new third jersey pick is very lighthouse-y -
The New York Islanders officially unveiled their fans’ pick for the team’s new third jersey, and one thing’s for sure: the Gorton’s Fisherman should have no trouble finding his way home. The Isles are going with a Navy Lighthouse design as their new alternate sweater and will begin wearing it during the 2027-28 season. The
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Alex Ovechkin falls below 90 overall and isn’t the Capitals’ highest-rated player in NHL 27 -
EA Sports is dropping the latest installment of its annual hockey video game series, NHL 27, on September 11. In the run-up to the release, the company has unveiled the ratings for the game’s top 300 players, including 12 members of the Washington Capitals. Alex Ovechkin, the team’s captain, is regularly the highest-rated member of
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Dylan Strome scores viral shootout goal in ‘Hockey Night in Brampton’ charity game -
Dylan Strome was back on the ice for a charity game in Brampton, Ontario, on Wednesday night. Strome was one of many current and former pro players who suited up for “Hockey Night in Brampton” at the CAA Centre. The event raised funds for the construction of a second hospital in Brampton. Strome’s starring moment
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2026-08-20
Pierre-Luc Dubois, Logan Thompson, and Alex Tuch among Capitals players skating together ahead of training camp -
The Washington Capitals saw a bigger group of players take the ice for an informal skate on Thursday morning. According to Monumental Sports Network’s Tarik El-Bashir, five of the team’s regulars skated at MedStar Capitals Iceplex together, including Pierre-Luc Dubois, Martin Fehervary, Matt Roy, Logan Thompson, and Alex Tuch. They were joined by 2025 first-round
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NHL Rumors: Detroit Red Wings, and the Washington Capitals -
A Dylan Larkin holdout is unlikely, and the Washington Capitals are looking to extend two forwards who will be RFAs after the season.
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Morgan Rielly's Future, NHL Expansion, Avoiding Offer Sheets, and More ft. Dan Rosen | The Sheet -
Jeff Marek is breaking down everything happening around the NHL on today’s episode of The Sheet, beginning with NHL.com’s Dan Rosen for a wide-ranging look across the league. Marek and Rosen check in on the latest surrounding the New York Rangers, New York Islanders and New Jersey Devils, discuss Morgan Rielly’s future with the Toronto Maple Leafs and what could be ahead for the veteran defenceman, and dive into the NHL’s new partnership with FC Bayern Munich as the league continues its push to grow hockey internationally, particularly in Germany and across Europe. Then, Jeff reacts to Washington Capitals GM Chris Patrick’s recent comments about getting his upcoming restricted free agents signed before they become offer-sheet eligible and what that could tell us about the changing RFA market around the NHL. From Toronto and New York to contracts, offer sheets and the league’s international growth, Marek has you covered on all the biggest NHL news, rumours and storylines today. #TheShe
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What Could Alex Ovechkin’s Final NHL Season Look Like? -
The “Great 8” is not done yet. The Washington Capitals’ captain and league superstar, Alex Ovechkin, signed a one-year contract with the team, taking a significant pay cut to play another season. His…
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Capitals offered ceremonial puck drop to controversial FCC chairman Brendan Carr last season -
The Washington Capitals invited FCC chairman Brendan Carr to perform the ceremonial puck drop before a game last season. Carr did not reply to the email and appears to have declined the offer. The invitation was made by Zach Leonsis, president of media and new enterprises for Monumental Sports & Entertainment. The email was unearthed
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‘It was difficult for Sasha’: The physical grind and mental pressure of Alex Ovechkin’s NHL goals record chase -
From the outside, Alex Ovechkin broke the NHL goals record with relative ease during the 2024-25 season, scoring 44 goals in 65 games and posting his fifth-best goals-per-game mark of his career (0.68). But behind the scenes, Ovechkin admitted that he felt the enormity of what he was trying to accomplish, especially when he experienced
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2026-08-19
NHL officially announces Hometown Remix program: a new special-edition jersey for all 32 teams -
The NHL made a long-rumored project official on Wednesday. In conjunction with the retailer Fanatics, the NHL will release one new special-edition jersey for each team as part of the Hometown Remix program. While the league promises more information after the 2026-27 season begins on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, there is no official drop date
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NHL Offseason Winners: Capitals Top the East, Panthers Next -
Highlights Daily Faceoff has Washington as the East’s biggest offseason winner after the Alex Tuch signing Florida lands second on the strength of the Brady Tkachuk trade Read below for where Toronto and Montreal landed on the list The Washington Capitals did more than anybody else in the East this summer. That is the verdict […] The post NHL Offseason Winners: Capitals Top the East, Panthers Next appeared first on Gino Hard.
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Ranking the Eastern Conference’s Biggest NHL Summer Winners Revealed -
This summer, several Eastern Conference teams have emerged as clear winners due to strategic trades and impactful free agency moves. The Montreal Canadiens played it conservatively, prioritizing internal development while locking in key players. The Toronto Maple Leafs made significant additions to address previous weaknesses, focusing on enhancing their forward and defensive lines. The Florida Panthers strengthened their roster by acquiring star player Brady Tkachuk, while also bringing back a familiar goaltender. Leading the pack, the Washington Capitals revamped their team by signing top free agent Alex Tuch, positioning themselves for a strong return next season.
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7 Weekly Thoughts: 2026 NY Rangers Top 25 Under 25 – Numbers 20-16 -
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Washington kiirehtii sopimusta Ryan Leonardin kanssa – taustalla kesän varoitus -
Washington Capitals pyrkii tekemään Ryan Leonardin kanssa jatkosopimuksen jo tämän offseasonin aikana. Seuran tavoitteena on välttää tilanne, jossa 21-vuotias hyökkääjä voisi ensi kesänä joutua muiden NHL-seurojen offer sheet -tarjousten kohteeksi. Leonard pelasi viime kaudella ensimmäisen täyden NHL-kautensa ja teki 75 ottelussa 20 maalia sekä yhteensä 45 tehopistettä. Capitals varasi hänet vuoden 2023 varaustilaisuuden kahdeksantena pelaajana […]
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Igor Shesterkin ranked 3rd among goalies heading into this season -
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Summer Series: The Washington Capitals Unlikely Heroes -
The game of hockey, like all sports, is filled with heroes. Most of the time, it is the superstars who have a reputation for coming up clutch. However, we are here to talk about the heroic performances that seem to come from nowhere. An unlikely hero can step up and chip in with a massive, …
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What sportsbooks think of the Flyers’ Metropolitan Division chances in 2026-27 -
Nobody rushed for the exits at Xfinity Mobile Arena on April 29. Cam York’s shot found a gap through traffic 2:28 into overtime in Game 6 against the Pittsburgh Penguins, and for a few minutes afterward, nobody in that building seemed to want the night to end. Five years. Five straight springs of watching someone else play meaningful hockey in April while the Flyers cleaned out their lockers early, while a fan base that used to define itself by playoff hockey learned to define itself by its absence instead. Then Carolina happened, and it happened fast. The East’s No. 1 seed went 3-0-1 against Philly in the regular season, and the May rematch with very real stakes on the line pr
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Washington Capitals haluaa kiinnittää nuoren tähtensä – GM tahtoo nopean ratkaisun -
Washington Capitals on aloittanut sopimusneuvottelut hyökkääjätähtensä Ryan Leonardin kanssa. NHL-seura toivoo pääsevänsä jatkosopimuksesta yhteisymmärrykseen ennen kuin yhdysvaltalaisesta tulee rajoitettu vapaa agentti tulevan kauden jälkeen. Leonardin, 21, tulokassopimusta on enää vuosi jäljellä. Hyökkääjä iski viime kaudella 75 otteluun tehot 20+25=45 runkosarjassa. – Olemme käyneet keskusteluja kesän aikana. Olen toiveikas, että pystymme jatkamaan niitä. En halua antaa […]
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Blackhawks Trade Tree Tuesday: From Denis Savard (and Jeremy Roenick) to Frank Nazar -
Blackhawks fans, it’s Tuesday again which means it’s time for us to take another trip down memory lane with our summer Trade Tree series. Previously, we’ve covered: From the 1999 NHL Draft thru Connor Murphy to the 2028 NHL Draft Robert Lang to Sacha Boisvert, Marek Vanacker
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Capitals have begun contract extension talks with Ryan Leonard and Justin Sourdif -
The Washington Capitals are getting serious with two of their young players headed for restricted free agency next summer. Capitals general manager Chris Patrick has begun contract negotiations with both Ryan Leonard and Justin Sourdif, per NHL.com’s Tom Gulitti. Both players have one year remaining on their current deals. Leonard is entering the final season
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Alex Ovechkin asked for nearly all of Cole Hutson’s gear after scoring milestone 1,000th combined goal -
Alex Ovechkin is building a hockey memorabilia museum in Moscow, and some of his Washington Capitals teammates have become very familiar with the process. Every time Ovechkin scores a big milestone goal, he asks whoever assists on the marker for the gear they wore or used while making the assist. Cole Hutson, one of Washington’s
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Capitals' Aggressive Off-Season Could Earn Chris Patrick The Jim Gregory Award -
After a sub-par season, Washington Capitals general manager Chris Patrick made bold changes. Now they look like a threat to win the Metropolitan Division.
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Capitals' Aggressive Off-Season Could Earn Chris Patrick The Jim Gregory Award -
After a sub-par season, Washington Capitals general manager Chris Patrick made bold changes. Now they look like a threat to win the Metropolitan Division.
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2026-08-18
NHL rumors: Red Wings nearly reunited with Anthony Mantha before Devils signing -
The Detroit Red Wings drafted and developed Anthony Mantha, with the forward spending more than half a decade in the organization before being traded to the Washington Capitals in April 2021. The 31-year-old has struggled to stay healthy since, but he just put together the best season of his career with the Pittsburgh Penguins in […] The post NHL rumors: Red Wings nearly reunited with Anthony Mantha before Devils signing appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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BOB WOODS AND JOHN STEVENS JOIN HARTFORD WOLF PACK COACHING STAFF -
HARTFORD, CT – New York Rangers President and General Manager Chris Drury announced today that the club has named Bob Woods and John Stevens to the coaching staff of the AHL’s Hartford Wolf Pack. Woods will serve as Associate Coach under Head Coach Jay Leach, while Stevens will serve as an Assistant Coach. Woods, 58, most recently served as an Assistant Coach with the NHL’s Seattle Kraken during the 2024-25 season. He has spent 14 seasons in the NHL as an Assistant Coach, working for the Kraken (2024-25), Minnesota Wild (2017-18 – 2023-24), Buffalo Sabres (2016-17), Anaheim Ducks (2012-13 – 2013-14) and Washington Capitals (2009-10 – 2011-12). The native of LeRoy, SK, has also served as the Head Coach of the WHL’s Saskatoon Blades (2014-15 – 2015-16), ECHL’s Mississippi Sea Wolves (2001-02 &nd
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The five most improved NHL teams heading into 2026-27 -
The NHLâs 2026-27 season kicks off on September 29, with five teams standing out as significantly improved after their offseason efforts. The Florida Panthers, Nashville Predators, Toronto Maple Leafs, Utah Mammoth, and Washington Capitals have made notable upgrades to their rosters. With key player acquisitions and a return to health for several injured stars, these teams are positioning themselves for a stronger performance in the upcoming season compared to last year.
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Cole Hutson talks about his NHL debut and the bad pregame advice he received from Ryan Leonard -
Cole Hutson made his NHL debut for the Washington Capitals on March 18 against the Ottawa Senators. The then-teenage defender skated an impressive 16:24 of ice time, scoring his first NHL goal into an empty net with 26 seconds remaining in regulation. While it may have looked like Hutson was cool as a cucumber for
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Tatyana Ovechkina shares how she’d like Alex Ovechkin to end his career -
Alex Ovechkin's mother, Tatyana, is being open about who she'd like her son to end his hockey career with.
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Three chaotic Metropolitan Division storylines for 2026-27 season -
The Washington Capitals catching the Carolina Hurricanes might be the least chaotic outcome in the NHL's Metropolitan Division next season.
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2026-08-17
Logan Thompson not considered a top five goaltender according to NHL Network’s preseason rankings -
Logan Thompson was arguably the best goaltender in the NHL last season. However, he didn’t finish within the top three for Vezina Trophy voting, and it appears he’s still having some trouble earning respect from one of the league’s top media outlets ahead of the 2026-27 campaign. NHL Network released a top-10 list of goaltenders
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Ovechkin Return: Capitals Captain Back in DC in September -
Highlights Agent Gleb Chistyakov says Alex Ovechkin will head to Washington in early September Capitals camp usually opens the third week of September, with the season starting Sept. 29 Read below for what season 22 puts within reach for Ovechkin Alex Ovechkin signed off in July with a promise to Washington. His agent has now […] The post Ovechkin Return: Capitals Captain Back in DC in September appeared first on Gino Hard.
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Alex Ovechkin plans to return to the DC area for his 22nd NHL season in early September -
Alex Ovechkin will be back in the Washington, DC area early next month. “He plans to go to Washington in early September,” Ovechkin’s agent Gleb Chistyakov told TASS, as translated by Google Translate. Washington Capitals training camp typically starts during the third week of September. Ovechkin spent the first part of his summer on vacation
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Riley Sutter scores ridiculous midair goal from no angle in KHL preseason game -
Riley Sutter is known more for his checking and penalty-killing than his offense. But in a KHL preseason game against Dinamo Minsk, the two-time Calder Cup champion with the Hershey Bears scored a highlight-reel goal for the Shanghai Dragons that took some incredible hand-eye coordination. Riley Sutter preseason goal After a Dinamo defenseman blocked Sutter’s
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Macklin Celebrini 1-of-1 Young Guns rookie card sells for record price at auction -
Macklin Celebrini is the NHL’s new brightest young talent. As a 19-year-old with the San Jose Sharks this past season, Celebrini finished fourth in league scoring with 115 points (45g, 70a) and fourth in Hart Trophy voting as the league’s most valuable player. Now, collectors are taking notice. Saturday, Celebrini’s 1-of-1 Outburst Gold Young Guns
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Alex Ovechkin is one of just 14 first overall picks to win the Stanley Cup with the team that drafted them -
Taylor Hall became the latest first overall pick to win a championship in June, when the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Vegas Golden Knights in the 2026 Stanley Cup Final. Hall’s path to immortality was a bumpy one, seeing him go from the Edmonton Oilers via the top of the draft in 2010 to playing for
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2026-08-16
2026-27 NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown: Washington Capitals’ Top 10 -
The Capitals are still playoff contenders, but their pipeline is also one of the most exciting in the NHL right now.
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