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Stanley Cup Winner T.J. Oshie Announces Retirement From NHL After 16 Seasons

Washington Capitals right wing T.J. Oshie lines up for a face-off against the New York Rangers.

Capitals Forward Retires After 16 NHL Seasons

Apr 12, 2025; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Washington Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery looks at a replay against the Columbus Blue Jackets during the first period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russell LaBounty-Imagn Images

Capitals’ Spencer Carbery Captures First Jack Adams Award

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May 15, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) looks up at the scoreboard while on a knee after a stoppage in play against the Carolina Hurricanes in the third period in game five of the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Report: Capitals' Alex Ovechkin Uncertain About Future

Washington Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin

Washington Capitals Walk Back Statement About Alex Ovechkin’s Retirement

Capitals star Alex Ovechkin set the NHL all-time goals record this past season.

Capitals Backtrack After Team's Email States Next Season Will Be Alex Ovechkin's Last

May 12, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) comes off the ice after the warmups before the game against the Carolina Hurricanes in game four of the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

Capitals Clear Air on Accidental Email

May 7, 2018; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin (71) moves the puck against pressure from Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) during the second period in game six of the second round of the 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PPG PAINTS Arena. The Capitals won 2-1 in overtime to win the series 4 games to 2. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Veteran Russian NHLers Not Getting Olympic Farewell Tour

May 10, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) takes a shot against the Carolina Hurricanes during the second period in game three of the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin Wins Leadership Award

Panthers forward Brad Marchand (63) battles for the puck against Scott Morrow.

Updated NHL Playoff Bracket After Second Round: Breaking Down Conference Finals

Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom skates in the first period against the Ottawa Senators.

Capitals Legend Signs With Swedish Team

Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson leads Capitals players in the handshake line with the Carolina Hurricanes.

Capitals' Surprising Season Ends in Familiar Disappointment

May 15, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) skates away after going through the handshake line after game five of the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Carolina Hurricanes at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Crazy Capitals, Alex Ovechkin Stat Shows Brutal Playoff Trend

Alex Ovechkin and Washington's season came to an abrupt end after having the best record in the Eastern Conference in a season where Ovechkin broke Wayne Gretzky's all-time goals record.

SI:AM | Alex Ovechkin’s Dream Season Comes to an End

May 15, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Carolina Hurricanes center Jordan Staal (11) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the Washington Capitals in the first period in game five of the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Hurricanes Stun Capitals, Advance to Eastern Conference Finals

Alex Ovechkin looks to keep the Capitals memorable season alive down 3-1 against the Hurricanes on Thursday night.

Hurricanes vs. Capitals Prediction, Odds and Best NHL Prop Bet for Game 5

Apr 17, 2025; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Ottawa Senators center Tim Stutzle (18) scores against the Carolina Hurricanes goalie Frederik Andersen (31) in the third period at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-Imagn Images

Capitals Must Crack Hurricanes Goalie to Stay Alive

May 12, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Sean Walker (26) is congratulated by defenseman Jaccob Slavin (74) after his goal against the Washington Capitals during the third period in game four of the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

Hurricanes' Depth Pushes Capitals to Brink of Elimination