WASHINGTON CAPITALS NEWS

Capitals' prospect tiers 3.0: Who fits where in 2021-22? From Connor McMichael to Riley Sutter, which prospects could play where for the Capitals in the upcoming season?

JUNE 7, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Today in sports history: June 7 In 2018, the Washington Capitals raise the Stanley Cup for the first time in franchise history after a 4-3 victory over the Vegas Golden Kni...

JUNE 7, 2021 • STLTODAY.COM

Monday Caps Clips: Happy June 7 Daily Washington Capitals news and notes: handing out player report cards, checking in on Ovi (yup, he’s still good), a bit of league-wide n...

JUNE 7, 2021 • JAPERSRINK.COM

Saturday Caps Clips Daily Washington Capitals news and notes: A look at the rest of the Caps’ prospects, examining the depth chart (and how it could change) and...

JUNE 5, 2021 • JAPERSRINK.COM

Capitals' Cup contention window, ideal term for Alex Ovechkin, Evgeny Kuznetsov's value: Mailbag, part 1 Plus, T.J. Oshie's future with the Capitals and the organization's conversations with Tom Wilson.

MAY 30, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Sidney Crosby, Alex Ovechkin are graying and fraying So a changing of the postseason guard in the East, where the Penguins and Caps both failed to reach the second round for the third straight...

MAY 29, 2021 • NYPOST.COM

Alex Ovechkin’s massive deal is ending, but he doesn’t want to look for a new team “We want him to be happy about this contract,” Capitals General Manager Brian MacLellan said. “We want him to finish his career here."

MAY 28, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

LeBrun: Blues and Capitals intend to work to keep championship window open Neither the Blues nor Capitals have won a single playoff round since winning their Stanley Cups but they're not ready to rebuild.

MAY 27, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Perspective | The old Evgeny Kuznetsov was exhilarating. The new one is exasperating. The Capitals’ biggest difference since winning the Cup isn't age; it's the disappearance of Evgeny Kuznetsov.

MAY 27, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Are Capitals close to a rebuild? 10 takeaways from GM Brian MacLellan's season-ending media session Considering the Caps' aging core and salary cap situation, the question had to be asked, right?

MAY 26, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

1st sportsbook at major pro sports arena opens in Washington

The first full-service sportsbook at a major sports arena or stadium in the United States has opened in Washington

MAY 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Capitals Lick Their Wounds After Playoff Exit As the team met with the media for breakdown day, a number of key players revealed they played hurt during the Capitals’ 4-1 first round los...

MAY 26, 2021 • JAPERSRINK.COM

Zdeno Chara plans to discuss retiring from hockey with his family before making a decision Former Boston Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara isn't certain whether he will return to hockey or retire next season.

MAY 26, 2021 • BOSTON.COM

Capitals reveal postseason injuries; Alex Ovechkin says he’s confident in contract talks Alex Ovechkin, who is set to be an unrestricted free agent this summer, said Tuesday he remains confident he will reach a new contract with...

MAY 25, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Alex Ovechkin on contract talks: 'I'm confident; we still have time' Superstar captain Alex Ovechkin remains optimistic that he will reach a contract extension with the Washington Capitals.

MAY 25, 2021 • WINNIPEGSUN.COM

Virus positives play role in first round of NHL playoffs

Players testing positive for the coronavirus late in the NHL's regular season and at the start of the playoffs affected multiple teams

MAY 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Alex Ovechkin confident he'll reach contract extension with Capitals During his exit interview on Tuesday, Ovechkin said he's handling contract extension talks directly with owner Ted Leonsis and general manag...

MAY 25, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Alex Ovechkin confident he will sign extension with Capitals

Alex Ovechkin is confident he will sign a new contract with the Washington Capitals

MAY 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Capitals’ offseason direction hinges on Ovechkin The Washington Capitals lost their third straight first-round playoff series and enter an offseason of unknowns, from Alex Ovechkin’s contra...

MAY 25, 2021 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM

'Emotions were high' for David Pastrnak, Bruins after beating Zdeno Chara in playoffs The Boston Bruins were emotional after beating old friend Zdeno Chara and the Washington Capitals in the Stanley Cup playoffs.

MAY 24, 2021 • BOSTON.COM

Canada loses to Germany, falls to 0-3 at world championship

Canada fell to 0-3 at the IIHF world championship after a 3-1 loss to Germany

MAY 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Capitals mailbag: Send in your questions for Tarik El-Bashir The Capitals' season ended with another early exit from the playoffs. Now there are a lot of questions that must be answered this offseason.

MAY 24, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Ovechkin to miss World Championship with injury, but Orlov and Samsonov will join Team Russia Dmitry Orlov and Ilya Samsonov will play for Team Russia at the World Championship, but Alex Ovechkin wasn’t included in the squad due to in...

MAY 24, 2021 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM

Analysis | After another first-round exit, where do the Capitals go from here? Washington is set to have a busy offseason after its third straight first-round playoff exit.

MAY 24, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM