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Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates his 900th career NHL goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the St. Louis Blues, Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

LOVERRO: Ovechkin belongs to Washington again and Washington belongs to him

By Thom Loverro

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin stands on the ice before an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Capitals to have contingency plan for whatever Ovechkin decides on his future

By Noah Trister - Associated Press

Washington Capitals' Charlie Lindgren (79) celebrates with Martin Fehervary (42) and John Carlson (74) after the Capitals won an NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers, Tuesday, April 16, 2024, in Philadelphia. So much for just trying to get Alex Ovechkin to break Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career goals record. The Washington Capitals are going all in to keep their contending window open. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)

Capitals retool to keep their playoff-contending window open during Ovechkin era

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Los Angeles Kings defenseman Matt Roy (3) gets his shot blocked by Vancouver Canucks goaltender Casey DeSmith (29) as defenseman Filip Hronek (17) chases during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, April 6, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun) **FILE**

Capitals jump into a splashy free agency with trade, flurry of signings

By Liam Griffin - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals left wing Beck Malenstyn (47) in action during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Boston Bruins, Monday, April 15, 2024, in Washington. The Buffalo Sabres and theCapitals got a head start on Day Two of the NHL draft by making a trade before any selections were made. The Sabres got fourth-line winger Beck Malenstyn from the Capitals for the 43rd pick. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

Capitals plan to ‘shop around’ after draft weekend moves

By Liam Griffin - The Washington Times

Calgary Flames left wing Andrew Mangiapane (88) handles the puck as he is pursued by New Jersey Devils left wing Erik Haula (56) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Feb. 8, 2024, in Newark, N.J. The Washington Capitals have acquired winger Mangiapane from the Flames for a 2025 second-round pick. The teams announced the trade Thursday night, June 27, 2024, on the eve of the draft. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File) **FILE**

Capitals acquire winger Andrew Mangiapane in trade with Flames

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov (92) skates in the second period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024, in Denver. Kuznetsov is entering the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program. The league and union announced Monday, Feb. 5, 2024, that Kuznetsov will be away from the team indefinitely while he receives care. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File) **FILE**

Capitals put Kuznetsov on waivers after he was cleared to practice again

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Washington Capitals center Aliaksei Protas (21) fires a shot on goal against the New York Islanders at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., December 20, 2023. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

Capitals sign Aliaksei Protas to 5-year extension worth $16.876 million

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom during an opening night NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Friday, Oct. 13, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File) ** FILE **

Capitals GM: Backstrom is unlikely to play again this season

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Carolina Hurricanes' Max Pacioretty (67) skates against the New Jersey Devils during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023. With just a $1 million increase to the salary cap in 2023 and even more expected next year, short contracts like Pacioretty's are a popular route for players and teams willing to take moderate risks and kick money down the road. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

Capitals pivot in free agency after trade market fails to pan out

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin, second from left, is congratulated by defenseman Rasmus Sandin (38) and defenseman Vincent Iorio after scoring a goal past San Jose Sharks goaltender Kaapo Kahkonen during the third period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Saturday, March 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) **FILE**

Capitals try to straddle line between maximizing Ovechkin’s window, building for future

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals senior vice president and general manager Brian MacLellan talks to the media during media day at an NHL hockey training camp, Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022, in Arlington, Va. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Capitals GM Brian MacLellan: ‘The margin for error is pretty slim right now’

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin, of Russia, right, and center Nic Dowd, left, laugh at an NHL hockey training camp, Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022, in Arlington, Va. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

‘Hunger’ still there for Capitals despite four straight early exits

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

FILE - Chicago Blackhawks' Dominik Kubalik, left, talks to Dylan Strome during an NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers, March 5, 2022, in Philadelphia. The Blackhawks continued to dismantle their roster by letting two more players walk. They declined to issue qualifying offers to forwards Kubalik and Strome. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton, File)

For an older team, Capitals have variety of spots up for grabs

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals Ilya Samsonov pauses during a stoppage in play against the Florida Panthers during Game 6 of the Stanley Cup playoffs at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., May 13, 2022. (Photo by Brian Murphy, All-Pro Reels)

Capitals choose not to give qualifying offer to goaltender Ilya Samsonov

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals Goalie Vitek Vanecek (41) making save during the 1st period against the New York Islanders at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., March 15, 2022. (Photo by All-Pro Reels)

Capitals enter ‘chaotic’ goalie market after trading Vanecek

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (19) during a break in the action during the 2nd period in a game against the Florida Panthers at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., May 9, 2022. (Photo by All-Pro Reels)

Capitals GM Brian MacLellan: Nicklas Backstrom to return from hip surgery ‘at some point this year’

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom, right, of Sweden, speaks during an NHL hockey news conference about the Capitals re-signing him to a five-year contract, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020, in Washington. At left is Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Brian MacLellan to ‘explore changes’ to Capitals core after another first-round exit

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan talks to reporters at the team's media day before the 2018-19 NHL season at MedStar Capitals Iceplex in Arlington, Virginia, on Friday, Sept. 14. (Photo by Adam Zielonka / The Washington Times)

MacLellan gives Capitals vote of confidence with deadline deals

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals left wing Alexander Ovechkin (8) warms up against the Ottawa Senators at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., Jan. 22, 2022. (Photo by Alexander Jonesi, All-Pro Reels.)

Capitals GM: Ovechkin under ‘incredible amount of pressure’ after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times