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10 hours agoMatt Roy to serve as an alternate captain for Capitals against Flyers: 'Guys really respect him a lot with how he plays, how he leads by example'
Matt Roy will serve as alternate captain for the Capitals against Philadelphia, stepping into leadership following John Carlson's trade to Anaheim.
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11 hours agoTimothy Liljegren to make Capitals debut against Flyers, David Kampf still out due to visa issues
Timothy Liljegren makes his Capitals debut against Philadelphia after being acquired from San Jose at the trade deadline, while David Kampf remains unavailable due to visa issues.
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1 day agoDavid Kampf still waiting to get visa, unsure if he'll be able to make Capitals debut against Flyers
David Kampf, acquired by the Washington Capitals from Vancouver, remains unavailable due to pending U.S. visa clearance and may miss upcoming games against Philadelphia and Buffalo.
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1 day agoSome 'around the club' believed Capitals were working on 'something big' at trade deadline involving Connor McMichael
The Washington Capitals explored trading Connor McMichael at the 2026 deadline as part of efforts to upgrade their forward group, though the deal did not materialize.
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2 days agoTimothy Liljegren and David Kampf will not make their Capitals debuts against the Flames
The Capitals' two trade-deadline acquisitions, Timothy Liljegren and David Kampf, will not play against Calgary on Monday due to immigration processing delays and acclimation needs respectively.
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11 hours agoTimothy Liljegren to make Capitals debut against Flyers, David Kampf still out due to visa issues
Timothy Liljegren makes his Capitals debut against Philadelphia after being acquired from San Jose at the trade deadline, while David Kampf remains unavailable due to visa issues.
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1 day agoDavid Kampf still waiting to get visa, unsure if he'll be able to make Capitals debut against Flyers
David Kampf, acquired by the Washington Capitals from Vancouver, remains unavailable due to pending U.S. visa clearance and may miss upcoming games against Philadelphia and Buffalo.
Washington Capitals
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1 day agoSome 'around the club' believed Capitals were working on 'something big' at trade deadline involving Connor McMichael
The Washington Capitals explored trading Connor McMichael at the 2026 deadline as part of efforts to upgrade their forward group, though the deal did not materialize.
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2 days agoTimothy Liljegren and David Kampf will not make their Capitals debuts against the Flames
The Capitals' two trade-deadline acquisitions, Timothy Liljegren and David Kampf, will not play against Calgary on Monday due to immigration processing delays and acclimation needs respectively.
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1 day agoConnor Carrick says accidental counter-hit on Tom Wilson during Capitals training camp helped him make NHL at age 19
Connor Carrick made the Washington Capitals roster as a 19-year-old fifth-round pick in 2013 after an accidental hit on teammate Tom Wilson impressed management during training camp.
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1 day agoCapitals vs. Flames: How the Game Was Won
The Washington Capitals defeated the Calgary Flames 4-3, with Connor McMichael scoring the game-winning power-play goal in the third period after the Caps dominated the first period before Calgary tied the game in the second.
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1 day agoCapitals score their way out of trouble in win over Flames: numbers for the morning after
The Washington Capitals defeated Calgary 7-3 after blowing a three-goal lead, with rookie Justin Sourdif recording three points and Connor McMichael scoring twice in the comeback victory.
#playoff-race
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2 days agoLive updates: Washington Capitals vs Calgary Flames at Capital One Arena
The Washington Capitals face the Calgary Flames with playoff hopes at 10.6 percent after losing to Boston, missing key trade deadline acquisitions and recent call-ups due to injury and visa issues.
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2 days agoAlex Ovechkin says retirement decision will be based on 'how my body gonna feel': 'I'm 40, and it's hard to keep up with young guys'
Alex Ovechkin will decide retirement based on physical health and body condition, prioritizing long-term wellness over continuing to play while injured.
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2 days agoAlex Ovechkin says retirement decision will be based on 'how my body gonna feel': 'I'm 40, and it's hard to keep up with young guys'
Alex Ovechkin will decide retirement based on physical health and body condition, prioritizing long-term wellness over continuing to play while injured.
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2 days agoCole Hutson could join the Capitals as soon as this week if Boston University is eliminated from Hockey East tournament
Cole Hutson, a top prospect and Capitals second-round pick, may end his Boston University hockey career this week, with Washington eager to sign him and pair him with defenseman Timothy Liljegren.
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4 days agoTakeaways: Capitals' 2026 Trade Deadline moves felt like a team caught between two philosophies
The Washington Capitals received a C grade for their Trade Deadline moves, acting as both buyers and sellers without committing to a clear strategy while reducing playoff chances and blocking prospect development.
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4 days agoBruins outlast Capitals in 3-1 win
The Bruins defeated the Washington Capitals 3-1, scoring two third-period goals to extend their home winning streak to 12 games while the Capitals struggled following significant trade deadline moves.
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Capitals playoff hopes take another big hit after loss to Mammoth, their final game before the trade deadline: 'There's a lot of things that are issues'
The Washington Capitals lost 3-2 to Utah, falling further from playoff contention with a weak first half performance and insufficient comeback effort in the third period.
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Spencer Carbery calls Capitals' practices during Olympic break crucial because team needs to be 'playing at a high level' once regular season restarts
Capitals face a steep playoff climb with just a 33% chance, needing immediate high-level play and minimal errors across their final 23 games.
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4 days agoDylan Strome serves as alternate captain for Capitals in first game after John Carlson and Nic Dowd trades
Dylan Strome becomes the Washington Capitals' second alternate captain on his 29th birthday, filling the leadership void created by trading John Carlson and Nic Dowd before the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline.
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6 days agoWashington Capitals release new Cherry Blossom jersey featuring team's Capitol Dome logo
The Washington Capitals released a cherry blossom specialty jersey designed by local artist Taylor Kampa Olson, featuring a Capitol Dome logo with pink and blue accents, with autographed jerseys and merchandise being auctioned to benefit MSE Foundation.
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6 days agoThe Washington Capitals Are Once Again Wearing Cherry Blossom-Themed Gear - Washingtonian
The Washington Capitals will wear special cherry blossom-themed black jerseys during their March 18 home game against Ottawa, with proceeds from jersey auctions benefiting City Blossoms nonprofit.
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1 week agoDylan McIlrath to play in favor of Declan Chisholm against Mammoth, John Carlson ruled out again due to injury
The Washington Capitals will replace Declan Chisholm with Dylan McIlrath on defense, while John Carlson remains sidelined with a lower-body injury and Logan Thompson returns as starting goaltender.
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1 week agoSpencer Carbery expresses confidence in assistant coach Kirk Muller as Capitals power play falls to second-last in NHL
The Washington Capitals' power play ranks second-last in the NHL at 15.5% this season, on pace for their worst performance since 2005-06, despite having Alex Ovechkin, the all-time power-play goals leader.
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1 week agoJohn Carlson returns to Capitals practice in no-contact jersey, Alex Ovechkin takes maintenance day and does not skate
John Carlson returned to team practice after a lower-body injury, while Alex Ovechkin took a maintenance day ahead of Tuesday's game against Utah.
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1 week agoCapitals collapse to Canadiens' pressure in rough road loss: numbers for the morning after
The Washington Capitals lost 6-2 to Montreal, ending their three-game winning streak due to defensive breakdowns, lack of finish, and goaltending issues despite dominating five-on-five play.
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2 weeks agoCapitals practice lines hint at what Spencer Carbery may deploy in team's first game back against Flyers
The Washington Capitals have officially returned to the ice at MedStar Capitals Iceplex, practicing for three straight days this week. At Wednesday's skate, the first full mandatory practice, head coach Spencer Carbery put his players through line rushes, giving a glimpse at how the Capitals could line up in their return game next week. The Capitals host the Philadelphia Flyers at Capital One Arena on February 25, their first of three games in four nights.
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3 weeks agoTuesday Caps Clips: The Next Round(s) Await
The US and Canadian women are headed for yet another gold-medal clash, Wilson is beloved by all people far and wide, and more in today's Caps Clips. Your savory breakfast links: The American women defeated Team Sweden 5-0 yesterday, and for the seventh time in Olympic history will face Team Canada in the gold medal game on Thursday. [AP, NPR, Olympics] Meanwhile, after earning first-round byes, the US and Canadian (and Slovakian and Finnish) men will have to wait until the end of today's games to see who they'll face in the quarterfinals. [Olympics]
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4 weeks agoCapitals call up Garin Bjorklund, send down Clay Stevenson so that he can play games with Hershey Bears during Olympic Break
The Capitals recalled Garin Bjorklund and loaned Clay Stevenson to Hershey because Charlie Lindgren remains injured, maintaining two NHL goaltenders on the roster.
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1 month agoMonday Caps Clips: Top Line Tom
Team Canada unveiled their initial practice lines at the Olympics yesterday, and the Washington Capitals' Tom Wilson is on the top line with Connor McDavid and Macklin Celebrini. That lineup choice might upset some hockey fans, but it makes a ton of sense for Canada. And for Wilson, this Olympic journey and the lineup choice is a dream come true.
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1 month agoJakob Chychrun scores goal of the year candidate for NHL defensemen, hits 20 goals with Capitals for second consecutive season
Jakob Chychrun played nearly 30 minutes, scored twice including the game-winner, and recorded three points to lead the Washington Capitals over Nashville.
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