The Washington Capitals had five picks in the 2025 NHL Draft, including first round pick Lynden Lakovic. Did their class earn ...

As the Washington Capitals attempt to improve on their 2024-25 season, these are the three players they must move on from this summer.

Their star player, Ovechkin, will turn 40 this year. TJ Oshie, another part of the core who won the Cup, has retired. Nicklas Backstrom has not played since his eight games in the 2023-24 season.

Connor McDavid has surpassed Alex Ovechkin in NHL playoff points in significantly fewer games, intensifying discussions about his place among hockey's all-time greats. McDavid's dominant playoff ...

Backstrom Leads Capitals Past Jets Alex Ovechkin added his N.H.L.-leading 38th goal and an assist, and the host Washington Capitals beat the Winnipeg Jets, 5-1. By The Associated Press ...

Backstrom Leads Capitals Past Jets Alex Ovechkin added his N.H.L.-leading 38th goal and an assist, and the host Washington Capitals beat the Winnipeg Jets, 5-1. By The Associated Press ...

The U.S. named Brady and Matthew Tkachuk, Auston Matthews, Jack Eichel, Quinn Hughes and Charlie McAvoy as its first six players for the 2026 Olympics.

Connor McDavid addressed comparisons to Wayne Gretzky and Sidney Crosby, ahead of the Oilers’ Stanley Cup Final rematch with Florida.