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Nov 6, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning center Anthony Cirelli (71) warms up before a game against the Vegas Golden Knighs at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images
15 hours ago  |  By Mike Stanton

Tampa Bay Lightning without key forward tonight against the Washington Capitals

Apr 13, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Sonny Milano (15) celebrates after scoring a goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning in the first period at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
17 hours ago  |  By Mike Stanton

Capitals shake up lineup as Sonny Milano get's healthy scratched

Jan 2, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) checks Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin (71) during the third period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
21 hours ago  |  By Mike Stanton

Alex Ovechkin reflects on bond with Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin built on years of battles

Nov 6, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) looks on against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the second period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Nov 7  |  By Mike Stanton

Alex Ovechkin's 900 goals place him in rarified company - even without a single assist

Oct 28, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Anthony Beauvillier (72) skates against the Dallas Stars during the game between the Stars and the Capitals at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Nov 7  |  By Mike Stanton

Anthony Beauvillier plays hilarious prank on former teammate Mathew Barzal

Nov 6, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) and Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) follow the puck during the third period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Nov 7  |  By Mike Stanton

Alex Ovechkin had a gift for Sidney Crosby following his 900th goal

Nov 6, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Washington Capitals center Dylan Strome (17) reacts as the Pittsburgh Penguins celebrate a victory at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Nov 7  |  By Mike Stanton

Dylan Strome frustrated with officiating after Capitals fall to Penguins

Nov 5, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (43) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the St. Louis Blues during the first period at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
Nov 6  |  By Mike Stanton

Tom Wilson and Logan Thompson dominate infront of Team Canada General Manager

Nov 18, 2024; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (left) celebrates a goal with defenseman Jakob Chychrun (6) against the Utah Hockey Club during the first period at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images
Nov 6  |  By Mike Stanton

Jakob Chychrun gets emotional talking about how much Alex Ovechkin means to him

Jordan Binnington trying to hide Alex Ovechkins 900th goal puck, while the capitals celebrate in the background.
Nov 6  |  By Mike Stanton

Jordan Binnington speaks on why he took Alex Ovechkin's 900th goal puck

Nov 5, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (74) is congratulated by Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) while being recognized for his 1,100th NHL point during a timeout against the St. Louis Blues during the first period at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
Nov 6  |  By Mike Stanton

John Carlson was not happy with Jordan Binnington stealing Ovechkin's 900th goal puck

Nov 5, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) gestures to his son Sergei (not pictured) after the Capitals game against the St. Louis Blues, where he scored his 900th NHL goal at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
Nov 6  |  By Mike Stanton

Alex Ovechkin comments on Jordan Binnington trying to steal his goal #900 puck

Nov 5, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin holds the puck from his 900th NHL goal after the Capitals game against the St. Louis Blues at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
Nov 6  |  By Mike Stanton

Jordan Binnington gets caught trying to steal Alex Ovechkin's goal 900 puck

Oct 28, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Washington Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson (48) looks on during the game between the Stars and the Capitals at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Nov 5  |  By Mike Stanton

General Manager in Washington tonight to scout Logan Thompson

Feb 27, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) skates with the puck behind the net of St. Louis Blues goaltender Joel Hofer (30) in the third period at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
Nov 5  |  By Mike Stanton

Capitals look to end losing streak as St. Louis Blues announce their lineup

Mar 20, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals defenseman Rasmus Sandin (38) controls the puck during the second period against the Philadelphia Flyers at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images
Nov 5  |  By Mike Stanton

Washington Capitals star defenseman returns to the lineup

Oct 28, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (43) skates against the Dallas Stars during the game between the Stars and the Capitals at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Nov 5  |  By Mike Stanton

Tom Wilson eyes Olympic dream but keeps focus on Capitals

Mar 30, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Pierre-Luc Dubois (80) looks on during a face-off against the Buffalo Sabres during the third period at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images
Nov 5  |  By Mike Stanton

Capitals confident in Connor McMichael's role amid Dubois injury, no trade rush

Oct 28, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) skates against the Dallas Stars during the game between the Stars and the Capitals at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Nov 4  |  By Mike Stanton

Alex Ovechkin stays positive despite early scoring slump and hunt for goal No. 900

Apr 27, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Washington Capitals left wing Pierre-Luc Dubois (80) looks on during warm-up before the game against the Montreal Canadiens in game four of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images
Nov 4  |  By Mike Stanton

Capitals fans can breathe a sigh of relief: Positive update on Pierre Luc Dubois

Apr 27, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Washington Capitals defenseman Rasmus Sandin (38) plays the puck during the third period in game four of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images
Nov 4  |  By Mike Stanton

Capitals reshuffle lines and power play units with Pierre-Luc Dubois sidelined

Oct 28, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) skates off the ice after the game between the Stars and the Capitals at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Nov 4  |  By Mike Stanton

Fans asking for Alex Ovechkin to be demoted in the lineup

Oct 12, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Washington Capitals center Aliaksei Protas (21) at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images
Nov 4  |  By Mike Stanton

Decision has been made on Aliaksei Protas' position with team injuries

Nov 1, 2025; Buffalo, New York, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) looks for the puck during the first period against the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images
Nov 3  |  By Mike Stanton

Capitals shuffle lines with injuries and Rasmus Sandin's potential return

Oct 28, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Pierre-Luc Dubois (80) skates against the Dallas Stars during the game between the Stars and the Capitals at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Nov 3  |  By Mike Stanton

Bad news update on Pierre-Luc Dubois - May require surgery

Oct 12, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Washington Capitals defenseman Rasmus Sandin (38) controls the puck in the third period against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images
Nov 3  |  By Mike Stanton

Injury updates on Rasmus Sandin, Pierre-Luc Dubois & Ethan Frank

Nov 19, 2024; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Blues defenseman Corey Schueneman (64) controls the puck against the Minnesota Wild during the second period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
Nov 3  |  By Mike Stanton

Washington Capitals make trade for St. Louis Blues Defenseman

Oct 28, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Pierre-Luc Dubois (80) shoots the puck during the game between the Stars and the Capitals at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Nov 3  |  By Mike Stanton

Positive update on Pierre-Luc Dubois after second injury setback of season

Oct 24, 2025; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Washington Capitals goalie Logan Thompson (48) makes a pad save on the shot attempt of Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Dmitri Voronkov (10)during the second period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russell LaBounty-Imagn Images
Oct 25  |  By Mike Stanton

Logan Thompson steals Capitals a big win - Hear what his teammates have to say

Oct 24, 2025; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Washington Capitals right wing Justin Sourdif (34) passes the puck as Columbus Blue Jackets center Boone Jenner (38) defends during the first period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russell LaBounty-Imagn Images
Oct 25  |  By Mike Stanton

Big night for Justin Sourdif as he ties Connor McDavid in important stat

Oct 24, 2025; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Jet Greaves (73) makes a save on the shot from Washington Capitals center Hendrix Lapierre (29) during the third period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russell LaBounty-Imagn Images
Oct 25  |  By Mike Stanton

Hendrix Lapierre thriving on the wing, leads team in important stat

Oct 4, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals center Connor McMichael (24) skates with the puck as Columbus Blue Jackets center Adam Fantilli (19) defends in the third period at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
Oct 24  |  By Mike Stanton

Connor McMichael amongst league leaders in unfortunate stat

Apr 27, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Washington Capitals left wing Pierre-Luc Dubois (80) looks on during warm-up before the game against the Montreal Canadiens in game four of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images
Oct 24  |  By Mike Stanton

Update on Pierre-Luc Dubois' injury status - New lines for tonights game

Oct 4, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Pierre-Luc Dubois (80) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets in the second period at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
Oct 23  |  By Mike Stanton

New line combinations with Pierre-Luc Dubois' return to the lineup

Oct 12, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Washington Capitals defenseman Rasmus Sandin (38) controls the puck in the third period against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images
Oct 23  |  By Mike Stanton

Positive update on Pierre-Luc Dubois, Negative update on Rasmus Sandin

Apr 17, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Pierre-Luc Dubois (80) skates with the puck against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the third period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Oct 23  |  By Mike Stanton

Health update on Pierre-Luc Dubois as Capitals practice

Oct 19, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals right wing Ryan Leonard (9) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal Vancouver Canucks during the second period at Capital One Arena
Oct 22  |  By Mike Stanton

Ryan Leonard gets huge praise from Carbery as numbers climb

Oct 21, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Seattle Kraken center Shane Wright (51) skates with the puck against behind Washington Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson (48) as Capitals center Hendrix Lapierre (29) chases during the second period at Capital One Arena
Oct 22  |  By Mike Stanton

Hendrix Lapierre drives five-on-five dominance as Capitals tame Kraken

Oct 21, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Seattle Kraken goaltender Matt Murray (30) makes a save against on Washington Capitals right wing Ryan Leonard (9) during the first period at Capital One Arena
Oct 22  |  By Mike Stanton

Ryan Leonard keeps climbing as milestone stat links him to Nicklas Backstrom

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Oct 21  |  By Mike Stanton

Clamp down, finish fast as Washington buries Seattle 4-1

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Oct 21  |  By Mike Stanton

League defers the moment, Capitals ready the stage for Alex Ovechkin's 900th

Oct 19, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals right wing Brandon Duhaime (22) fights Vancouver Canucks defenseman Victor Mancini (90) during the second period at Capital One Arena
Oct 21  |  By Mike Stanton

Duhaime powers identity shift as Carbery doubles down on Dowd line

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