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May 15, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) shoots the puck as Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Sean Walker (26) defends 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

Capitals, Alex Ovechkin Still Motivated Entering Year 21

Jacob Punturi

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Aug 23, 2025

Oct 16, 2023; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Calgary Flames goaltender Jacob Markstrom (25) covers th epic k in front of Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (19) and Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) in the first period at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Former Capitals Star Up To Old Tricks In SHL

Tyler Major-Mcnicol

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Aug 15, 2025

Mar 29, 2025; Toledo, OH, USA; Boston University defenseman Cole Hutson (44) skates with the puck in the third period against the Cornell at Huntington Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Capitals Prospect Following in Brother's Footsteps

Jon Alfano

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Aug 14, 2025

Mar 22, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens left wing Juraj Slafkovsky (20) plays the puck against the Colorado Avalanche in the third period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images

Projecting Slovakia’s 2026 Olympic Roster

Jacob Punturi

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Aug 14, 2025

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Apr 6, 2025; Elmont, New York, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) poses with the puck as he celebrates after scoring a goal in the 2nd period against the New York Islanders at UBS Arena. The goal is the 895th of Ovechkin’s career, breaking the NHL all-time career goals record previously held by Wayne Gretzky at UBS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Capitals' Alex Ovechkin Has More Milestones Ahead

Nick Horwat

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Aug 11, 2025

Apr 25, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Tussles between Montreal Canadiens forward Brendan Gallagher (11) and Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson (43) and forward Pierre-Luc Dubois (80) and Montreal Canadiens forward Cole Caufield (13) during the second period in game three of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images

Canadiens Open Up About Brawl With Capitals

Nick Horwat

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Jul 31, 2025

May 15, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Carolina Hurricanes left wing William Carrier (28) passes the puck as Washington Capitals defenseman Trevor van Riemsdyk (57) defends in the second period in game five of the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Three NHL Teams That Desperately Need a Rebrand

Jon Alfano

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Jul 24, 2025

Apr 16, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens right wing Ivan Demidov (93) considers his options with the puck against the Carolina Hurricanes in the first period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images

Blues, Canadiens Forwards Headline Exciting Rookie Class

Jacob Punturi

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Jul 21, 2025

Apr 5, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Bruins center Morgan Geekie (39) tries to control the puck from Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Sean Walker (26) during the third period at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

Bruins Scorer Leads Eastern Conference Regression Candidates

Jacob Punturi

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Jul 19, 2025

May 10, 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 three of the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

Capitals' Alex Ovechkin Wins ESPY After Making NHL History

Jon Alfano

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Jul 18, 2025

Jaroslav Halak takes the ice for the Rangers against the Golden Knights in 2023.

Veteran Goalie Jaroslav Halák Announces Retirement From Hockey

Patrick Andres

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Jul 18, 2025

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

Penguins, Capitals Set for Special End of Season

Nick Horwat

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Jul 16, 2025

May 12, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) scores a goal against the Carolina Hurricanes 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

Capitals' Alex Ovechkin Addresses Retirement Rumors

Nick Horwat

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Jul 14, 2025

May 15, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) blows a kiss to his son in the stands 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

Three Playoff Teams Who Could Fall Out in 2026

Jon Alfano

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Jul 11, 2025

Apr 27, 2024; Elmont, New York, USA; Carolina Hurricanes center Evgeny Kuznetsov (92) warms up prior to game four of the first round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the New York Islanders at UBS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Multiple Teams Interested in Former Stanley Cup Champion

Jacob Punturi

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Jun 30, 2025

Mar 28, 2021; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov (92) celebrates after scoring a goal against the New York Rangers during the third period at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Scott Taetsch-Imagn Images

Former Capitals Forward Seeks NHL Return

Max Mezo

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Jun 27, 2025

Mar 29, 2025; Toledo, OH, USA; Boston University defenseman Sascha Boumedienne (78) skates with the puck in the second period against the Cornell at Huntington Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

NHL Mock Draft 2025: Flyers Stockpile Continues

Jacob Punturi

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Jun 20, 2025

Feb 1, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson (48) follows the puck as Winnipeg Jets center Vladislav Namestnikov (7) skates in the second period at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Capitals' Logan Thompson Deserves Olympic Nod

Max Mezo

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Jun 18, 2025

The Hurricanes are favorites to win the 2026 Stanley Cup despite not getting past the Eastern Conference Final.

2026 Stanley Cup Odds (Hurricanes Set as Favorites to Finally Get Over Hump)

Iain MacMillan

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Jun 18, 2025

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