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NHL launches ‘Hot for Hockey’ campaign to capitalize on hockey romance boom
Have you ever been listening to an audiobook and thought to yourself, Geez, this sure could use more romance. Perhaps a real sports league and players to draw from. And definitely a massive, unhinged, fuzzy, orange thing to tie it all together? Well, you’re in luck. The NHL now has you covered! The league recently
Matt Roy and Dylan Strome officially named Capitals alternate captains for 2026-27 season, joining Tom Wilson
The Washington Capitals‘ leadership committee for the 2026-27 season was finalized on Thursday, a day before the team hits the road for its season-opening game against the Carolina Hurricanes. Alex Ovechkin will serve as the Capitals’ captain for an 18th season, making him the third-longest-tenured captain in NHL history, behind only Sidney Crosby and Steve
Logan Thompson says people were ‘rooting against’ Charlie Lindgren: ‘I didn’t like that’
Plenty of noise has surrounded Washington Capitals goaltender Charlie Lindgren heading into the 2026-27 season, especially after the team lost fellow goalie Clay Stevenson on waivers earlier this week. Lindgren struggled to find consistent play in net last season, going just 9-8-3 with a 3.52 goals-against average and an .879 save percentage. His struggles raised
Why Spencer Carbery is putting rookie Ilya Protas on the Capitals’ power play right away
Washington Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery gave a first look at the club’s revamped power play personnel during training camp. The two units, led by new assistant coach Ray Bennett, include some of the best young talents in Washington’s organization. One of the most intriguing names is 20-year-old centerman Ilya Protas, who will star on
Capitals won’t host annual Rock the Red Carpet event before Home Opener due to Capital One Arena renovations
The Washington Capitals will be playing the Pittsburgh Penguins in their Home Opener next week, but one familiar part of the festivities will be missing. The club announced Thursday that, because of ongoing renovations at Capital One Arena, which include construction on F Street, it will not host its annual “Rock the Red Carpet” event.
I cut the cord, here’s how I watch Caps games without cable now
I finally cut the cord this summer. I won’t tell you which cable provider I had, but if you look at any ranking of the worst customer-service companies on the planet, I bet you’ll find them. Now I’ve got fiber optic, which means I can get called slurs by 12 year olds in first-person shooters
‘He didn’t say a great word to me’: Nathan MacKinnon challenges, then drops Brandt Clarke in rare fight after hit on Cale Makar
Nathan MacKinnon scored twice, put eight shots on net, and dropped the gloves in the Colorado Avalanche‘s emphatic 8-4 season-opening victory over the Los Angeles Kings, Wednesday. While MacKinnon’s goals were in character, his third-period fight against Brandt Clarke was not, as the fired-up superstar dropped the gloves for the first time since Dec. 27,
Hendrix Lapierre scores in impressive debut with Pittsburgh Penguins
Hendrix Lapierre had a memorable debut for the Pittsburgh Penguins. In a nationally televised 7-0 blowout over the Philadelphia Flyers, Lapierre scored his first goal with his new team and dominated at five-on-five while skating on the Penguins’ third line. Lapierre’s goal came 7:26 into the second period, putting the Penguins up 4-0. Hendrix Lapierre’s
NHL season’s first fight leads to spicy hot-mic exchange: ‘Want me to put you on your a** again?’
The Florida Panthers and Carolina Hurricanes opened the NHL regular season on Tuesday, with the Canes holding their banner-raising at Lenovo Center in front of a sold-out crowd of 19,250. While the game featured no goals in regulation — the Panthers ultimately won 1-0 after Gustav Forsling scored with 5 seconds left in overtime —
Spencer Carbery on Capitals losing Clay Stevenson to Jets via waiver claim: ‘It’s unfortunate’
The Washington Capitals knew they were taking a risk when they waived goaltender Clay Stevenson in their final-round training camp cuts. On Monday, that risk became reality when the Winnipeg Jets claimed him for their NHL roster. Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery addressed the loss of the club’s third-string netminder after Wednesday’s practice and admitted
Alex Ovechkin to play in Capitals’ season opener vs. Hurricanes after missing preseason with lower-body injury
ARLINGTON, VA — Alex Ovechkin may not have played this preseason, but he’s ready to hit the ground running on Opening Night. After missing all four of the Capitals’ exhibition games with a lower-body injury, Ovechkin said Wednesday that he will be good to play against the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday. He also confirmed he
There are now 28 NHL players who were born on or after the day Alex Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby made their NHL debuts — including two Capitals
Alex Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby are entering their 22nd NHL seasons. During that time, they went from exciting young rookies to two of the greatest players in NHL history, winning a combined four Stanley Cups and nearly every individual award the league gives out. With their careers now spanning three decades, the two generational talents
Washington Capitals to wear red Screaming Eagle third jerseys at 10 home games during 2026-27 season
The Washington Capitals are bringing back their red Screaming Eagle third jerseys this season. The team announced Wednesday morning that the alternate sweaters, initially introduced last year, will be worn at 10 home games throughout the 2026-27 campaign. Third jersey schedule, 2026-27 season Date Opponent Time Location Oct. 9 New York Rangers 7 p.m. Capital
Please fill out the Happiness Survey before COB today
FINALLY. Summer felt endless, which is fine if you’re a Beach Boy, but it sucks if your job is writing about ice hockey. The regular season, two games bigger this year, is about to begin, but I have a major problem. I know nothing about your happiness levels. Unacceptable. You will now fill out the
Connor Hellebuyck may land with Carolina Hurricanes through three-way trade (report)
Connor Hellebuyck may finally be closing in on a new home. According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the Carolina Hurricanes are the most likely landing spot for Hellebuyck as they have become aggressive in making a deal. Friedman believes Carolina is pursuing a three-team trade to acquire Hellebuyck, with defenseman Alexander Nikishin as the primary piece
Hendrix Lapierre makes Pittsburgh Penguins out of training camp, skating as team’s third-line center
Hendrix Lapierre has successfully taken the next step in his fresh start with the Pittsburgh Penguins: making the team out of training camp. Lapierre, who the Washington Capitals traded for draft picks this summer, was announced on Monday as one of 22 players on Pittsburgh’s Opening Night roster. Not only did Lapierre make the Penguins
Hershey Bears sign goaltender Cal Petersen to a one-year AHL contract
The Hershey Bears have filled the hole left in their crease after the Winnipeg Jets claimed Clay Stevenson off NHL waivers on Monday. Hershey announced Tuesday that they have signed veteran netminder Cal Petersen to a one-year AHL contract. Petersen had been with the Bears on a professional tryout basis after doing the same with
Two former Capitals players hit NHL waivers
After 150 players hit NHL waivers over the weekend ahead of Monday’s roster deadline, two more hit the waiver wire on Tuesday, the NHL’s opening day. And the names will be very familiar to Washington Capitals fans. Defenseman Vincent Iorio and forward Conor Sheary were placed on waivers by the New York Rangers and Buffalo
Brock Faber out indefinitely after ‘serious surgery’ for skull fracture caused by puck
The Minnesota Wild received some scary news this past weekend as star defenseman Brock Faber needed to undergo surgery for a skull fracture he suffered in the team’s preseason finale. #mnwild injury update: Brock Faber suffered a skull fracture in Friday’s preseason game and underwent successful surgery on Sunday. A timeline for his return to
MoneyPuck gives Capitals second-best playoff odds in Metro, 11th-best chance to win Stanley Cup
The Washington Capitals had one of the most talked-about offseasons in the NHL, and it appears their front office’s work has paid off, at least in the eyes of analytical models predicting the outcome of the 2026-27 season. MoneyPuck, one of the leaders in that space, recently released its model’s first guess at how the
We need your predictions for the 2026-27 season
It is coming. The Washington Capitals did a major makeover this summer, and the 2026-27 starts imminently. I cannot allow the season to proceed, however, until I can get your predictions about how it will go. For example: Is this Ovi’s final season? Where the Caps power play rank? How big will LT’s workload be?
Hershey Bears release new 30-man training camp roster, send 11 to ECHL South Carolina
Hershey Bears training camp sure felt the impact of the Washington Capitals finalizing their NHL Opening Night roster on Monday. After the Capitals cut 19 players on Sunday, the Bears made major adjustments to their training camp roster. The team now has 30 players in camp, 19 forwards, 8 defensemen, and 3 goaltenders, including netminder
Let’s talk about it: The Capitals’ decision to keep Charlie Lindgren and ultimately lose Clay Stevenson on waivers
The Washington Capitals lost Clay Stevenson on Monday in a highly-debated move as they tried to sneak the prospect goaltender through waivers before Opening Night rosters were due. The Winnipeg Jets claimed the 2024 Calder Cup champion backup goaltender, adding much-needed depth to their netminding quandary. The Western Conference team is currently without Connor Hellebuyck,
Kirill Marchenko traded by Blue Jackets to Maple Leafs in blockbuster trade that includes Matthew Knies
Kirill Marchenko has a new home with the Toronto Maple Leafs, leaving the Columbus Blue Jackets in a blockbuster trade on Monday afternoon. The Maple Leafs acquired Marchenko from Columbus for a return led by winger Matthew Knies, as well as goaltender Elvis Merzlikins. Marchenko will also be signing a six-year contract extension with Toronto
Clay Stevenson claimed by Winnipeg Jets off waivers
Clay Stevenson is leaving the Washington Capitals organization. Monday, the Capitals’ prospect goaltender was claimed off waivers by the Winnipeg Jets. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman first reported the news. The Jets’ claim comes as they are currently without three-time Vezina Trophy-winning goaltender Connor Hellebuyck, who did not report to training camp after his trade request was
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