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Capitals Release 2025-26 Schedule; Key Dates To Know
Here's what to know about the Capitals 2025-26 schedule.
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…
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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.
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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…
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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.
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Alex Ovechkin, Rocking The No-Visor Look, Returns To The Ice In Russia
The Capitals captain is playing in the "Match of the Year" in Russia, an All-Star game between NHL and KHLers from the nation.
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Capitals Captain Alex Ovechkin Officially Starts Training For Upcoming Season
The Capitals captain will be playing in his 21st NHL season.
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What Led Jackson Crowder, A Kid From Texas, To The Washington Capitals? Kismet, Quite A Few Haymakers & The Dallas Stars
Washington Capitals prospect Jackson Crowder, who hails from Allen Texas, goes 1-on-1 about his hockey journey.
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Sammi Silber
Everything To Know About Capitals' Newest Forward Sheldon Rempal
The Washington Capitals made a move to bolster their scoring depth within the organization, signing Sheldon Rempal to a one-year, two-way contract…
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‘A Better Person & Better Hockey Player’: Capitals’ Cam Allen Reinventing Himself On, Off The Ice
Washington Capitals prospect Cam Allen opens up about his journey and how he's doing better as he prepares to make the jump to pro hockey this year.
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Sammi Silber
Capitals Have Reportedly Looked Into Jack Roslovic; What's Next For Them In Free Agency?
The Washington Capitals have been pondering all of their options through a relatively quiet start to the offseason, and Jack Roslovic is apparently one…
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Capitals Agree To Terms With Lapierre On One-Year Bridge Deal
The Washington Capitals checked another item off their offseason to-do list on Saturday, re-signing restricted free agent Hendrix Lapierre to a one-year…
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