A reset. Why It Makes Sense for the Capitals In 2024-25, the Capitals overachieved. Dylan Strome, Aliaksei Protas, Connor McMichael and other young veterans had breakout years.

Connor McMichael wasn’t far behind. The 2019 first-round pick built on flashes from past seasons to tally 57 points, including 26 goals, locking down the role of second-line center.

WASHINGTON — A handful of minutes after their season ended, some of the most important Washington Capitals players had already started to turn the page. It’s not that Tom Wilson, Dylan Strome ...

Ovechkin, who's heading into the last season of a five-year, $47.5 million contract at the start of the 2025-26 campaign, already confirmed he's returning to play next year. "I'm not retiring," he ...

Ovechkin, who's heading into the last season of a five-year, $47.5 million contract at the start of the 2025-26 campaign, already confirmed he's returning to play next year.

Carolina Hurricanes eliminate Washington Capitals in Game 5 of NHL playoff series behind Andersen goalie, in Canes’ Nikishin NHL debut. Ovechkin future.

Hurricanes defenseman Alexander Nikishin gets his first NHL penalty as he trips Pierre-Luc Dubois. Alex Ovechkin is spending time at the point instead of his office in the left faceoff circle.

The Caps showed major changes to their forward lines, moving Anthony Beauvillier up with Dylan Strome and Alex Ovechkin while shifting Connor McMichael to third-line center.

Alexander Ovechkin has 44 goals and 29 assists for the Capitals. Connor McMichael has five goals and two assists over the past 10 games.

I think he might. And if he does, that would make McMichael’s goal unassisted, taking a helper away from Dubois and landing this prediction in the Oddly Specific hall of fame.

Alexander Ovechkin has 44 goals and 29 assists for the Capitals. Connor McMichael has five goals and two assists over the past 10 games.