Washington Capitals - Page 5

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.

April 14, 2023

Devils' Luke Hughes scores first career goal with assist from his brother

The New Jersey Devils defeated the Washington Capitals in overtime on Thursday night thanks to a goal from Luke Hughes off a pass from Jack Hughes.

April 6, 2023

Canadiens' Denis Gurianov opts out of warmups during team’s Pride night

Denis Gurianov cited family concerns and fear of reprisals in Russia as his reasons for skipping warmups during which Canadiens players will wear Pride-themed jerseys.

March 14, 2023

NHL's animated broadcast of Rangers-Capitals turning heads on social media

The NHL has delivered a first-of-its-kind alternative broadcast on Tuesday night, as the Rangers and Capitals were fully animated, which brought some mixed reviews on social media.

February 23, 2023

Bruins land Dmitry Orlov, Garnet Hathaway in blockbuster trade with Capitals

The Boston Bruins are the NHL's best team in the standings, and their front office is all in after its blockbuster trade with the Washington Capitals.

February 15, 2023

Capitals reveal Alex Ovechkin took leave of absence due to father's death

The Washington Capitals announced that Alex Ovechkin's leave of absence from the team this week is due to the death of his father, Mikhail.

February 5, 2023

NHL legend Dominik Hasek slams league for allowing Alex Ovechkin's son to skate at All-Star event

Hockey Hall of Famer Dominik Hasek slammed the NHL for allowing Alexander Ovechkin's son to take part in All-Star Game festivities on Friday night.

December 14, 2022

Alex Ovechkin notches 800th goal in hat trick, Capitals blow out Blackhawks

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin reached the 800-goal mark with a hat trick against the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday night. He's one goal away from tying Gordie Howe.

November 30, 2022

Capitals' Alex Ovechkin breaks Wayne Gretzky record with 403rd career goal on the road in win over Canucks

Alex Ovechkin scored two goals in Tuesday nights' 5-1 win over the Vancouver Canucks to surpass Wayne Gretzky's record of the most career goals on the road.