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What Goes Into Setting Up An Alex Ovechkin Goal?
The Washington Capitals walk through what it takes to set up the Great 8 for a goal.
21 hrs ago • 
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What Goes Into Setting Up An Alex Ovechkin Goal?
It's Taken Time, But Nicklas Backstrom's Getting His Chance To Play Again — And It's With The Team Where It All Began
Capitals legend Nicklas Backstrom is getting another chance to continue his playing career, this time back where it all began.
Jul 27 • 
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It's Taken Time, But Nicklas Backstrom's Getting His Chance To Play Again — And It's With The Team Where It All Began
Capitals' Sonny Milano Returns To The Ice For Shoulder Check Showcase, Full Contact As He Works Toward Comeback
Washington Capitals winger Sonny Milano expects to be ready for the start of training camp.
Jul 26 • 
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Capitals' Sonny Milano Returns To The Ice For Shoulder Check Showcase, Full Contact As He Works Toward Comeback
Ovechkin Breaks Culinary Record As He Prepares 895 Steaks In Russia
Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin continues to be honored for breaking Wayne Gretzky's all-time scoring record back home in Russia.
Jul 23 • 
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Ovechkin Breaks Culinary Record As He Prepares 895 Steaks In Russia
Nick Kempf Was Born To Be A Goalie. After A Tough First Year At Notre Dame, He's Ready To Show The Caps What He Can Do
Capitals goalie prospect Nick Kempf discusses his journey, goals for next year and how he's moving past a rough freshman year at Notre Dame.
Jul 22 • 
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Nick Kempf Was Born To Be A Goalie. After A Tough First Year At Notre Dame, He's Ready To Show The Caps What He Can Do
Alex Ovechkin Says He & Capitals Will 'Wait & See' When It Comes To Potential Extension
Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin is entering the final year of his contract and hasn't ruled out playing past this season.
Jul 19 • 
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Alex Ovechkin Says He & Capitals Will 'Wait & See' When It Comes To Potential Extension
Capitals Should Be In On Yegor Chinakhov With Young Scorer Officially Requesting Trade
The Washington Capitals are exploring options on the trade market, and Yegor Chinakhov could be a name that D.C. goes after.
Jul 18 • 
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Capitals Should Be In On Yegor Chinakhov With Young Scorer Officially Requesting Trade
Capitals Release 2025-26 Schedule; Key Dates To Know
Here's what to know about the Capitals 2025-26 schedule.
Jul 16

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Capitals Release 2025-26 Schedule; Key Dates To Know
What The Capitals Expect From Ryan Leonard This Coming Season: 'He Has A Grasp On What He Needs To Do To Get Him On The Trajectory Of Being…
The Washington Capitals were encouraged by what they saw from Ryan Leonard in his short stint with the team to end the season. What will they see in…
Jul 14 • 
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What The Capitals Expect From Ryan Leonard This Coming Season: 'He Has A Grasp On What He Needs To Do To Get Him On The Trajectory Of Being Elite'
Ovechkin Calls Retirement Rumors 'Pure Nonsesnse,' Doesn't Rule Out Continuing Career With Capitals After Next Year
Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin didn't rule out returning to the NHL for 2026-27.
Jul 13 • 
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Ovechkin Calls Retirement Rumors 'Pure Nonsesnse,' Doesn't Rule Out Continuing Career With Capitals After Next Year
EXCLUSIVE: Meet Capitals Prospect Aron Dahlqvist, A Shutdown Defenseman Who Loves Big Hits & 'Playing Tough'
Washington Capitals sixth-round pick Aron Dahlqvist sits down with DC Backcheck to discuss his game, path to D.C. and what the year holds with Brynäs…
Jul 11 • 
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EXCLUSIVE: Meet Capitals Prospect Aron Dahlqvist, A Shutdown Defenseman Who Loves Big Hits & 'Playing Tough'
Lynden Lakovic Isn't Much Like His Uncle, Sasha. But He Keeps His Memory Close As He Joins The Capitals
Growing up, Washington Capitals prospect Lynden Lakovic took a lot away from his uncle, Sasha, and is using those lessons to his advantage.
Jul 10 • 
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Lynden Lakovic Isn't Much Like His Uncle, Sasha. But He Keeps His Memory Close As He Joins The Capitals
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