March 22, 2024 Wizards, Capitals' proposed move not permitted for at least another 24 years, DC attorney general argues Wizards and Capitals owner Ted Leonsis wants to relocate the NBA and NHL franchises, but his plans for a multibillion-dollar sports and entertainment development face a new challenge.
March 19, 2024 Chris Simon, who won Stanley Cup with Avalanche, dead at 52 Chris Simon, a Stanley Cup champion with the Colorado Avalanche, has died at the age of 52, the team announced on Tuesday. The cause of death was not provided.
February 1, 2024 Anonymous NHL player poll reveals player with the most punchable face: ‘Always hated the guy’ Florida Panthers forward Nick Cousins was voted NHL player "whose face you most want to punch," according to The Athletic's anonymous player poll.
January 8, 2024 Virginia Legislature to take up proposed Wizards, Capitals stadium move in 2024 session Virginia's Legislature is set to begin its lengthy consideration of a plan to develop a new sports arena complex in Alexandria, rehoming both the Washington Wizards and Capitals.
December 22, 2023 Blue Jackets goalie unleashes on infamous NHL agitator leading to overtime loss: 'He got what he deserved' Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Elvis Merzlikins was given a roughing call after unleashing on Washington Capitals agitator Tom Wilson, resulting in a power play for the Capitals and ultimately Alex Ovechkin’s game winner.
December 14, 2023 Washington Wizards, Capitals plan to depart DC as crime crisis intensifies; Youngkin celebrates move Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin spoke about potential details of a deal to bring major D.C. sports to his state amid an uptick in Washington crime on "The Ingraham Angle."
September 16, 2023 Stanley Cup champ Jaromir Jagr hints at return to pro hockey at age 51: 'Anticipation before the start' Age appears to be nothing more than an a number, especially when it comes to former NHL standout and current Czech Republic hockey team owner Jaromir Jagr.
August 31, 2023 Two-time Stanley Cup champion retires after 11 seasons in the NHL over ‘severe’ eye injury Veteran NHL player Carl Hagelin announced his retirement from the NHL after 11 seasons following a “severe" eye injury he sustained in March 2022.
May 30, 2023 Capitals hire Maple Leafs assistant Spencer Carbery as head coach For the first time in nine years, the Capitals failed to qualify for the postseason. The franchise has tapped one of the NHL's rising assistants to lead the team's turnaround.
April 14, 2023 Capitals and head coach Peter Laviolette mutually agree to part ways after three seasons Peter Laviolette spent three seasons as the Capitals' head coach, but the team will let his contract expire in late June after Washington missed the playoffs.
