If Alex Ovechkin played his final NHL game April 14 at Nationwide Arena, he avoided most of the hoopla about it. More: Rick Bowness on future: 'If I'm back, we're changing this culture' A sizable ...

The Washington Capitals were the Eastern Conference's best team last year. Now' they're a squad with serious questions about its future. They went into this current season with hopes of similar ...

Alex Ovechkin may be playing his final NHL game when the Washington Capitals visit the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday night. Or he may not be. Either way, he isn't playoff-bound, as the Philadelphia ...

The Washington Capitals were eliminated from playoff contention without taking the ice Monday night. Tyson Foerster scored the only goal in a shootout to lead the Philadelphia Flyers to a 3-2 win over ...

WASHINGTON — The run is over. The questions are just beginning. The Washington Capitals were officially eliminated from Stanley Cup Playoffs contention Monday night, bringing a disappointing end to a ...

WASHINGTON (AP/7News) — The Washington Capitals were officially eliminated from 2026 Stanley Cup playoff contention Monday night, their fate sealed not by their own game, but by results elsewhere.

Hockey star Alex Ovechkin may have played his final game on D.C. ice for the Washington Capitals Sunday afternoon. The Capitals took on the Pittsburgh Penguins in Washington’s regular-season home ...

Alex Ovechkin scored twice and hit the 30-goal mark for the 20th time in his NHL career, and the Washington Capitals beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-4 on Tuesday night. Tom Wilson also had two goals, ...

One of the key offseason narratives that will surround the Washington Capitals is Alexander Ovechkin’s future with the team. Ovechkin will be a UFA this summer, and it remains unclear whether the ...

SAN JOSE — The San Jose Sharks have traded defenseman Timothy Liljegren to the Washington Capitals for a 2026 fourth-round draft pick originally owned by the Vegas Golden Knights. It was not ...

Washington Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin will be a free agent once the 2025-2026 NHL season comes to an end. Who knows if the final 19 games of the regular season will be it for his career or not.

WASHINGTON — Spring is fast approaching, which means the Tidal Basin will be lined with hues of pink and white again. On Thursday, the Washington Capitals unveiled their cherry blossom specialty ...