Washington Capitals
Ovechkin’s response to fans’ request for one more year: ‘I’ll think about it’
If this was indeed the final home game of Alex Ovechkin's sensational NHL career, the Washington Capitals star collected enough memories to take him deep into retirement.
Capitals win in Ovechkin’s potential final home game to keep playoff hopes alive
The Capitals kept their playoff hopes alive for another 24 hours, thanks to Sunday's 3-0 win over the rival Pittsburgh Penguins in Washington's home finale.
Ovechkin appreciates standing ovation during possible final game in Pittsburgh
The 100th career matchup between generational stars Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin never materialized during the Washington Capitals 6-3 victory against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday.
Ovechkin retirement speculation looms large as Capitals chase playoffs
This weekend's home-and-home set against the Pittsburgh Penguins means more to Washington Capitals fans than typical rivalry games, and not just because of the playoff implications.
Sid and Ovi through the years: A look at the Crosby-Ovechkin rivalry as its final acts loom
It might be a stretch to say that the rivalry between Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin saved the NHL. There is no doubt their arrival ushered in a new era for a league desperately in need of a jolt after losing the 2004-05 season to a lockout.
Capitals star Ovechkin says retirement decision won’t arrive until summer
People hoping for an Alex Ovechkin retirement announcement shouldn't hold their breath. The NHL's all-time leading goal scorer said in an interview posted to the Washington Capitals' X account Wednesday that he won't decide until the summer.
Capitals hope newly promoted Ilya Protas gives team ‘jolt’ in playoff hunt
Washington elevated 19-year-old Ilya Protas -- the younger brother of Capitals forward Aliaksei Protas -- to the NHL roster ahead of Wednesday's game in Toronto against the Maple Leafs.
Capitals promote rookie forward Protas for playoff push
The Capitals are adding firepower for their playoff push. Washington recalled rookie Ilya Protas -- the younger brother of Capitals forward Aliaksei Protas -- from the AHL's Hershey Bears on Monday.
Ovechkin retirement rumors heat up as NHL season winds down
If Alex Ovechkin has made his retirement decision, he seemingly hasn't told anyone in the Washington Capitals organization.
Ovechkin’s 34th career hat trick powers Capitals past Mammoth
Alex Ovechkin had his 34th career hat trick, Ivan Miroshnichenko scored twice, and the Washington Capitals beat the Utah Mammoth 7-4 on Thursday night to snap a two-game losing streak.
NHL playoff chase in East is ‘a fight for your life’ down the stretch as postseason looms
Connor McDavid called the Pacific Division path to the playoffs "a bit of a pillow fight right now." The same race down the stretch in the NHL's Eastern Conference is anything but.
Ovechkin scores 1,000th goal, Capitals fall to Avalanche in OT
Alex Ovechkin is the second player in NHL history to surpass the 1,000-goal mark between postseason and regular-season play. Wayne Gretzky -- who Ovechkin passed for the regular-season goals record last season -- found the back of the net 1,016 times and still holds that lead.
Capitals’ Hutson earns rave reviews ahead of potential NHL debut
It takes a village to turn a teenage college hockey star into an NHL contributor. Luckily for the Capitals -- and newly promoted defenseman Cole Hutson -- the franchise has an array of veterans who are eager to lend a helping hand.
Capitals are ushering in a youth movement on the fly as they prepare for life after Alex Ovechkin
Alex Ovechkin became the fresh face of the franchise for the Washington Capitals more than two decades ago when they selected the big, skilled Russian winger with the first pick in the 2004 NHL draft.
Capitals usher in a youth movement in preparation for life after Alex Ovechkin
Alex Ovechkin became the fresh face of the franchise for the Washington Capitals more than two decades ago when they selected the big, skilled Russian winger with the first pick in the 2004 NHL draft.
Capitals sign Hutson, highly-touted prospect, to 3-year deal
The next generation of Washington Capitals is on the way. The franchise signed Cole Hutson, their second-round selection in the 2024 NHL draft, to a three-year, $2.9 million NHL contract on Sunday.
Carlson-less Capitals look to new faces to lead locker room in playoff push
The Capitals lost 28 combined years of NHL experience when they traded away veterans Nic Dowd and John Carlson ahead of last week's trade deadline. The players remaining in Washington's locker room are trying to replace their presence -- on and off the ice -- as a collective.
Capitals snap two-game skid with win over Flames
Connor McMichael scored twice and the Washington Capitals beat the Calgary Flames 7-3 on Monday night.
LOVERRO: Carlson’s departure feels like losing chunk of D.C. area’s sports soul
A big piece was torn from the soul of Washington sports last week when the beloved John Carlson, after 17 years on the ice for the Capitals, was traded to the Anaheim Ducks for a conditional first-round pick in either 2026 or 2027 and a third-round pick in 2027.
Trading longtime defenseman Carlson to Ducks results in somber day for Capitals
Friday was a jarring day for the Capitals after they traded John Carlson to Anaheim in the middle of the night. He'd been with the team for nearly 17 seasons and was a key part of the run to a Stanley Cup title in 2018.