40+ min ago  (394+ words) If Alex Ovechkin returns to the NHL, it will be on a one-year contract with the Washington Capitals, ESPN's Emily Kaplan reported. Alex Ovechkin didn't sound like a player headed toward retirement at the Washington Capitals' end-of-season media availability. The…...

2+ hour, 3+ min ago  (250+ words) The Washington Capitals are waiting to see whether Alex Ovechkin will continue playing in the NHL. In the meantime, as Ovi contemplates retirement, his mother is a part of the family decision-making process. That's what ESPN's Emily Kaplan reported in…...

2+ hour, 14+ min ago  (333+ words) Ryan Lindgren has a well-earned reputation in the NHL as tough, rugged, physical defenseman. However, the former New York Rangers top-pair stalwart also is widely respected for what he is not, specifically not being a dirty player. But Lindgren landed…...

4+ hour, 49+ min ago  (307+ words) John Carlson was in the process of discussing contract extension with the Wahsington Capitals before being traded to the Anaheim Ducks. As the NHL season has come to an end for most teams, the focus for their front offices is…...

5+ hour, 9+ min ago  (219+ words) What the Montreal Canadiens" offense lacked on Wednesday, Habs defenseman Lane Hutson made up for with profanity following their 4-0 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Final at Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec. "It"s pretty…...

8+ hour, 27+ min ago  (78+ words) Substack Grading the 2025-26 Capitals Defensemen & 2026 Draft Target: Tynan Lawrence All the latest stuff from our great team of Washington Capitals writers. Get your Capitals gear on sale from NHLShop today! NHL 2026 Offseason: Rising Cap & Thin Free Agency Set Stage For…...

9+ hour, 1+ min ago  (706+ words) The Hurricanes have been all over the Canadiens' talented defenceman this series. The Montreal Canadiens lost on the scoresheet and in the back alley in a thorough 4-0 drubbing at the hands of the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 4 of the Eastern…...

15+ hour, 27+ min ago  (161+ words) Lane Hutson addresses the media following Wednesday's 4-0 loss in Game 4 against the Carolina Hurricanes at the Bell Centre Dobes on his appreciation for Canadiens fans Danault on Jakub Dobes' performance Newhook on Canadiens' hunger to overcome adversity Suzuki on focusing…...

17+ hour, 33+ min ago  (239+ words) WASHINGTON -- Goaltender Braden Holtby left the Washington Capitals' game against the New York Rangers late in the second period because of dehydration and did not return to the game. Holtby left with 2: 18 remaining in the second period, 14 seconds after allowing…...

16+ hour, 32+ min ago  (236+ words) Though the Washington Capitals aren't in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, they're still keeping a close eye on things, as former center Nic Dowd will get his chance to play for his first championship with the Vegas Golden Knights. Dowd, who…...