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Mar 7, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Flyers right wing Carl Grundstrom (91) moves the puck against Pittsburgh Penguins center Noel Acciari (55) during the first period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

NHL Metropolitan Race Heating Up

Jacob Punturi

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Mar 9, 2026

Feb 4, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; San Jose Sharks defenseman Timothy Liljegren (37) attempts a shot as Colorado Avalanche left wing Artturi Lehkonen (62) defends in the first period at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Capitals Add Timothy Liljegren in Deadline Deal with Sharks

Jennifer Streeter

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Mar 6, 2026

Alex Ovechkin was emotional after longtime Capitals teammate John Carlson was traded to the Ducks.

Alex Ovechkin Had Emotional Quote After Capitals Traded John Carlson to Ducks

Karl Rasmussen

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Mar 6, 2026

Dec 3, 2025; San Jose, California, USA; Washington Capitals center Nic Dowd (26) waits for play to resume during a game against the San Jose Sharks in the second period at SAP Center in San Jose. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images

Capitals Locker Room Sour on Nic Dowd Trade

Seth Dowdle

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Mar 5, 2026

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Jan 29, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Washington Capitals center Nic Dowd (26) celebrates after scoring in the first period against the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Details Emerge for Golden Knights, Capitals Nic Dowd Trade

Jacob Punturi

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Mar 5, 2026

Jan 31, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (74) passes the puck during the third period against the Carolina Hurricanes at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images

Capitals Veteran Defenseman Not Expected To Be Traded Before Deadline

Tyler Miller

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Mar 5, 2026

Jan 21, 2026; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Washington Capitals forward Nic Dowd (26) handles the puck against the Vancouver Canucks in the third period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images

Golden Knights Add Middle-Six Center From Capitals

Jacob Punturi

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Mar 5, 2026

Jan 23, 2026; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Washington Capitals center Ethen Frank (53) skates against the Calgary Flames during the second period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-Imagn Images

Capitals Re-Sign Forward to $4 Million Extension

Jennifer Streeter

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Mar 4, 2026

[US, Mexico & Canada customers only] Feb 15, 2026; Milan, Italy; Tom Wilson of Canada clashes with Pierre Crinon of France in men's ice hockey group A play during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena. Mandatory Credit: David W Cerny/Reuters via Imagn Images

Team France Defenseman Removed From Winter Olympics After Fight

Jennifer Streeter

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Feb 16, 2026

Jan 23, 2026; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) skates during the warmup period against the Calgary Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-Imagn Images

Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin Surprises Figure Skater With Gift Before Olympics

Jennifer Streeter

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Feb 4, 2026

Connor McDavid and the Oilers are home favorites against the Maple Leafs.

Top Shelf Picks: NHL Best Bets Today (Predictions for Capitals-Flyers, Penguins-Islanders, Maple Leafs-Oilers)

Ryan Gilbert

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Feb 3, 2026

The Capitals beat the Red Wings in a shootout after a wild third-period goal

Red Wings Unintentionally Tie Capitals in Third Period With Wildest Bounce You’ll See

Blake Silverman

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Jan 29, 2026

Jan 25, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Kraken defenseman Brandon Montour (62) looks on during the second period against the New Jersey Devils at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Blake Dahlin-Imagn Images

Kraken Give Fans Taste of Team Culture With Brandon Montour Bobblehead

Jennifer Streeter

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Jan 27, 2026

Jan 21, 2026; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin (8) during a stop in play against the Vancouver Canucks in the first period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images

Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin Closing in on Another Historic Milestone

Seth Dowdle

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Jan 26, 2026

Jan 12, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Blackhawks left wing Andre Burakovsky (28) looks to pass the puck against the Edmonton Oilers during the second period at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Top Forwards for Capitals to Target

Jacob Punturi

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Jan 18, 2026

Alex Ovechkin and Connor McDavid are good bets tonight.

Best NHL Prop Bets and Anytime Goal Scorer Picks Today (Target Trevor Zegras, Alex Ovechkin, Connor McDavid)

Ryan Gilbert

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Jan 15, 2026

Jan 5, 2026; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (31) reacts after being skated into by Utah Mammoth right wing JJ Peterka (77) during the first period at Madison Square Garden. Shesterkin left the game with an injury after the play. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Igor Shesterkin and Adam Fox Headline Fantasy Hockey Injury Report Week 15

Chris Wassel

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Jan 12, 2026

Jan 11, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) takes a shot on goal warms up before a game against the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Capitals' Alex Ovechkin Surpasses Ron Francis on All-Time List

Jacob Punturi

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Jan 12, 2026

Dec 13, 2025; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; Washington Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson (48) warms up before a game against the Winnipeg Jets at Canada Life Centre. Mandatory Credit: James Carey Lauder-Imagn Images

Midseason Favorites Emerging in Vezina Trophy Race

Seth Dowdle

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Jan 10, 2026

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