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Capitals goaltending prospect Antoine Keller opens up about leaving North America last season, future path back to organization
Antoine Keller had a roller-coaster 2025-26 season, playing for teams in both North America and Europe. The Washington Capitals goaltending prospect started the year stateside on an AHL contract with the Hershey Bears, ultimately playing four games with the ECHL’s South Carolina Stingrays before heading back to Europe. Keller, born in Dijon, France, recently told
Roger McQueen pays homage to Lightning McQueen with jersey number choice of 95
Roger McQueen, the Anaheim Ducks‘ first-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft (10th overall), wears number 95 as a Cars tribute, recently sporting the digits at last week’s NHLPA Rookie Showcase. All gas at the @UpperDeckSports @NHLPA Rookie Showcase! pic.twitter.com/YzXAwwYEeF — Anaheim Ducks (@AnaheimDucks) August 4, 2026 The crowd-pleasing choice is an homage to McQueen’s
Alex Ovechkin will play on same team as son Sergei during gala match at annual Ovi Cup
Alex Ovechkin will get a chance to share the ice with his oldest son, Sergei Ovechkin, once again this summer. The Washington Capitals captain is set to suit up alongside 7-year-old Sergei during the Ovi Cup gala match at Moscow’s V. V. Shalimov Arena-Mytishchi, with the dynamic father-son duo officially placed on the same roster
Why Alex Ovechkin’s Capitals teammates once dropped him off on the side of a highway with all his bags
Alex Ovechkin has left plenty of opponents stranded during his NHL career. One time, his own Washington Capitals teammates left him on the side of a highway with all his gear. Well, at least that’s how Lars Eller remembers it. While speaking to Sport-Express’s Igor Rabiner in April 2025, Eller was asked about Ovechkin’s best
Adley Rutschman learned he was traded to Red Sox while walking into Spider-Man movie with his Orioles teammates
Adley Rutschman was supposed to spend his evening watching Spider-Man save the day. Instead, the Baltimore Orioles catcher learned that his own story was taking an unexpected turn. Rutschman was walking into a theater to see “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” with Orioles teammates Gunnar Henderson, Colton Cowser, and Ryan Mountcastle when he received the call
Andrew Cristall reveals what he hopes fans say after first watching him play
Andrew Cristall is not a prototypical hockey player. The Washington Capitals‘ 2023 second-round pick is small, both in height and weight. He doesn’t have the blazing speed of a more diminutive forward. Yet for everything he’s not, he makes up for it with everything he is: an intelligent playmaker who has elite vision, thinking the
Nicklas Backstrom remains on medical leave, absent as Brynäs begins on-ice training for 2026-27 SHL season
Nicklas Backstrom is back in a familiar and frustrating spot. The legendary Washington Capitals center was absent when Brynäs IF reconvened for the start of the 2026–27 SHL season on Thursday, July 30, and held its first on-ice practice on Monday, August 3, in the A-Hall at Monitor ERP Arena. Gefle Dagblad reported that while
Alex Ovechkin makes surprising choice when asked to name favorite all-time hockey player
Alex Ovechkin had quite an interesting answer when asked to name who his favorite all-time hockey player is. The topic came up during Ovechkin’s recent conversation with former NHL forward Nikita Filatov and former soccer star Andrey Arshavin for FONBET. Ovechkin did not opt for a fellow Russian countryman or someone from his favorite team
Cole Hutson on celebrating his first NHL goal with Alex Ovechkin: ‘He might’ve been happier than I was, which is pretty crazy’
Cole Hutson scored his first NHL goal on March 18, 2026, in his NHL debut against the Ottawa Senators at Capital One Arena. Eagerly encouraged to shoot by Connor McMichael, Hutson scored a power-play empty-netter with 26 seconds remaining, sealing Washington’s 4–1 victory. Not only did the tally come in a victory, but the first
Dylan Strome, John Carlson, and Martin Fehervary among guests who attend Connor McMichael’s wedding
Connor McMichael got married to his longtime girlfriend, Lene, on Saturday night, and several Washington Capitals players, past and present, were in attendance. Dylan Strome and Martin Fehervary of the current Caps roster were at the ceremony, while John Carlson, now of the Tampa Bay Lightning, and Taylor Raddysh, now with the New York Rangers,
Dmitry Orlov reflects on approaching end of Alex Ovechkin-Sidney Crosby era: ‘It will be sad’
Ahead of participating in the Match of the Year, San Jose Sharks defenseman Dmitry Orlov celebrated his 35th birthday in Saint Petersburg, Russia, with Alex Ovechkin, going on a boat ride and having dinner together. Orlov played the first 12 seasons of his career with the Washington Capitals from 2011 to 2023, winning a Stanley
Cole Hutson tells story of being reprimanded by Tom Wilson after making turnover on toe-drag move: ‘[He] let me hear it after the game’
Cole Hutson is already one of the most highly-skilled young players in the NHL, just 14 games into his Washington Capitals career. But the 2024 second-round pick is figuring out quickly that flashy plays come with a level of accountability, especially if you turn the puck over while trying to make one. Hutson shared a
Alex Ovechkin explains why he changes gloves up to four times every game: ‘I absolutely love new gloves’
Alex Ovechkin loves his hockey equipment both on and off the ice. The NHL’s all-time leading goal scorer can often be seen beckoning to members of the Washington Capitals training and equipment staff multiple times during games, and oftentimes they will come back with a new pair of gloves. The constant changing of gloves is
Ryan Leonard scores goal, shares funny moment with Gabe Perreault at Shoulder Check Showcase
Ryan Leonard is getting ready for his second full season in the NHL after notching 45 points (20g, 20a) in 75 games during the 2025-26 campaign. Amid those more serious preparations, the 21-year-old winger had some time for more friendly, fun competition on Thursday as he was one of the many NHL stars to participate
Alex Tuch hits the ice at MedStar Capitals Iceplex for the first time as a member of the Washington Capitals
Just a day before the calendar is set to flip into August, the Washington Capitals welcomed one of their huge offseason additions to MedStar Capitals Iceplex. Alex Tuch, who the club inked to an 8-year, $84 million extension earlier this month, has landed in DC for the first time since his blockbuster sign-and-trade move from
A first look at Boone Jenner in Washington Capitals gear
Boone Jenner did not waste any time getting into his new Washington Capitals gear. Jenner was caught rocking his new Caps jersey, pants, Warrior gloves, and helmet while taking part in workouts at London Sports Park in London, Ontario, this week. Jenner was joined on the ice by prospects Johnny McLaughlin (OHL, Windsor Spitfires), Josh
Hershey Bears announce schedule for 2026 preseason
The Hershey Bears announced the schedule for their 2026 preseason on Thursday. Hershey will play just two exhibition games, one on the road against the Lehigh Valley Phantoms on September 26 and one at home against the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins on September 27. The club says ticket information for the home game at Giant Center will
IIHF officially extends Russia’s ban for major international events, including 2027 World Juniors and World Championship
The International Ice Hockey Federation may have ended its blanket event ban on Russian national teams, but the nation will still not be permitted to register teams for several major tournaments during the 2026-27 season. During recent meetings, the IIHF Council re-analyzed the Russian Ice Hockey Federation’s request that it be permitted to enter a
Joe Beninati and Craig Laughlin receive prestigious broadcasting honor ahead of their 30th season calling Capitals games together
Joe Beninati and Craig Laughlin are receiving a prestigious award together, as they should. The longtime Monumental Sports Network broadcasters were named 2026 Silver Circle honorees by the National Capital Chesapeake Bay Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences on Thursday. The honor recognizes television professionals who have spent at least 25
‘An unforgettable gift’: Alex Ovechkin goes viral for accidentally wandering into Russian newlyweds’ photoshoot while leaving Saint Petersburg hotel
Alex Ovechkin created a core memory for a recently married couple during his trip to Saint Petersburg for the 2026 Match of the Year. The annual game, which features NHL and KHL stars, raises money for charity. This year’s edition of the event was held on Saturday, July 25, at SKA Arena. Ovechkin and his
Ryan Leonard to participate in Shoulder Check Showcase charity game with former college linemates Will Smith and Gabe Perreault
Ryan Leonard will be back on the ice on July 30th for the fourth annual Shoulder Check Showcase charity game at Sacred Heart University’s Martire Family Arena. The Washington Capitals winger will be one of 29 NHL and PWHL players gathering to help raise money for the HT40 Foundation, a mental health charity created in honor
A look at Cole Hutson and Andrew Cristall’s experience at the 2026 NHLPA Rookie Showcase
The 2026 NHLPA Rookie Showcase is underway in Chicago at the Blackhawks Ice Center Presented by Fifth Third Bank. Many of the NHL’s top young players have gathered for the event, which Upper Deck primarily uses to capture photos, videos, autographs, and memorabilia for future trading-card releases and promotional materials. The NHLPA also treats the
Seattle Mariners to host ‘Jimothy Night’ with exclusive t-shirt and rookie card celebrating viral raccoon
The Seattle Mariners announced a special theme night honoring a new Seattle star that has taken the internet by storm: Jimothy the raccoon. “Jimothy Night,” sponsored by Farmers Insurance, will take place on Wednesday, August 5 at T-Mobile Park when the Mariners take on the Detroit Tigers. Jimothy is taking over @TMobilePark next Wednesday! The
Macklin Celebrini set to become NHL’s highest-paid player after signing five-year, $94 million extension with Sharks
The San Jose Sharks are getting some vital business done early by locking down superstar Macklin Celebrini to a long-term contract extension. San Jose announced Wednesday that they have signed Celebrini to a new five-year, $94 million deal that has an average annual value of $18.8 million. When the contract kicks in at the start
Alex Ovechkin details his experience at the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final
Alex Ovechkin and his wife Nastya Ovechkina got to experience one of the world’s greatest sporting events earlier this month: the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final. The final match of the 48-team tournament, hosted in the United States, Mexico, and Canada, took place at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, and Ovechkin was in
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