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Boone Jenner joins new Capitals teammates for informal skate at MedStar Capitals Iceplex
The Washington Capitals continue to see more players convene in the DC area ahead of their training camp next month. Veteran forward Boone Jenner is the latest to show his face at MedStar Capitals Iceplex, joining many of his new teammates for an informal skate at the team’s practice facility on Monday morning. Boone's in
Connor Leslie, a Leesburg, VA native and former Little Cap, named Capitals’ first full-time emergency backup goaltender
The Washington Capitals have named their full-time emergency backup goaltender. Connor Leslie, a Leesburg, Virginia native and former player for the Washington Little Caps, will be the club’s first-ever EBUG under the new requirements in the CBA that say all 32 NHL teams must identify and hire a full-time EBUG and heavily restrict the type
Cole Hutson jokes he ‘wasn’t lying’ about majoring in hockey, plans to continue pursuing Boston University degree while with Capitals
When Cole Hutson attended Washington Capitals development camp in 2025, he joked that he was majoring in hockey at Boston University. Hutson was recently asked about that comment on the Empty Netters podcast. While that wasn’t the whole truth (obviously), it also wasn’t a complete lie either, per the Capitals rookie defenseman. “I was actually undecided,
Lacey Eden will wear jersey number 67 with PWHL Las Vegas, a combination of her college and Team USA numbers
Lacey Eden will be rocking a new set of digits on her jersey for PWHL Las Vegas this upcoming season. With her college number (#6) and Team USA number (#7) taken by more veteran players, Katy Knoll and Madison Bizal, Eden has gone with the next best thing, which will be thrilling for younger hockey
‘A miracle would have to happen’: Jaromir Jagr finally appears to be stepping back from playing professional hockey
With Jaromir Jagr, you can never say never. But as of now, it appears that his playing career may actually be over or, at the very least, the closest it’s ever been to the actual end. While the Czech superstar recently took part in Zdeno Chara’s retirement game earlier in the month, and rumors on
Peter Laviolette III is following his father footsteps into coaching with the ECHL’s Wheeling Nailers
Peter Laviolette got his coaching start back in 1997-98 with the ECHL’s Wheeling Nailers. Now, his son, Peter Laviolette III, is following in his dad’s footsteps. Earlier this month, Laviolette III was hired by the Nailers as an assistant coach. The 28-year-old native of Wheeling, West Virginia, joined head coach Nate DiCasmirro’s staff, which will
Alex Ovechkin takes the stage at massive Russian concert with two of his favorite rappers
Alex Ovechkin had an eventful night out on Friday. Ovechkin took the stage with rappers Basta and Guf, joining them in front of over 70,000 fans at Grand Sports Arena in Luzhniki. Ovi’s cameo came during their performance of “My Game” (“Моя игра”), which closed out the rappers’ first major joint concert. Russian outlet Sport-Express
Michael Wilbon got really fired up about Connor Hellebuyck’s trade request
Michael Wilbon has never been the biggest hockey guy, but he had a huge opinion about Connor Hellebuyck going public with a recent trade request from the Winnipeg Jets. Hellebuyck privately requested to be dealt “several months ago,” but after the Jets weren’t able to make a move, the three-time Vezina Trophy-winner announced his trade
Lacey Eden throws out ceremonial first pitch at Washington Nationals’ Women’s Night
Lacey Eden’s summer to remember continued on Friday. The 24-year-old Annapolis, MD native threw out the ceremonial first pitch ahead of the Washington Nationals’ game against the Miami Marlins. Eden tossed what we’re going to assume was a perfect strike down the middle to Nationals pitcher Will Dion, who served as the catcher. Eden was
Cale Makar signs richest deal in NHL history: an 8-year contract extension with Avalanche worth $20.4 million per season
Cale Makar just signed a staggering contract extension with the Colorado Avalanche. The 27-year-old defenseman, who is already a two-time Norris Trophy winner, signed an eight-year, $163.2 million extension, worth $20.4 million per season. Makar’s new deal, which begins in 2027-28, will keep him under contract with Colorado through the 2034–35 season — the rest
Eriks Mateiko gives up NHL number with Capitals to Vincent Descharnais
Eriks Mateiko has a new number. The 6-foot-5 Latvian centerman will now wear number 58 when he suits up for the Washington Capitals in the preseason and perhaps someday in the NHL, giving up his former number 73 to newly-signed defenseman Vincent Desharnais. Mateiko showed off his new digits on Friday as he took to
Connor Hellebuyck publicly requests trade from Winnipeg Jets ahead of training camp
Connor Hellebuyck wants to play for a different team this upcoming season. After privately requesting a trade from the Winnipeg Jets “several months ago,” Hellebuyck has now gone public with his desire to leave, as the Jets and the rest of the NHL are weeks away from the start of training camp. Hellebuyck released the
NHL emergency goaltenders must wear number 00 this season, creating drama with nearly half of the NHL’s mascots
Amid an overhaul of the emergency backup goalie rules in the new NHL CBA, EBUGs will be undergoing another transformation this season. All EBUGs will be required to wear jersey number 00, per NHL insider Chris Johnston. Further to this, it sounds like every EBUG is required to wear No. 00 for their NHL team
Vincent Desharnais joins Capitals’ informal skate at MedStar Capitals Iceplex
ARLINGTON, VA — The Washington Capitals welcomed a fresh face to the ice as players gear up for training camp next month. Defenseman Vincent Desharnais joined several of his new teammates on Thursday morning for an informal skate at MedStar Capitals Iceplex. The Capitals signed Desharnais at the start of free agency in July, inking
Dynamo Moscow CEO says KHL team would be built around Alex Ovechkin if he returns
Alex Ovechkin has repeatedly left the door open to finishing his career with Dynamo Moscow, and the KHL club’s new CEO is already preparing for that possibility. Anatoly Kharchuk, appointed to his position with Dynamo this past July, recently sat down with Ovechkin and told the Washington Capitals’ captain that he plans to be there
‘One of our fans’ biggest asks’: Ted Leonsis gives sneak peek of new bathrooms inside Capital One Arena
Washington Capitals majority owner Ted Leonsis showed off one of Capital One Arena’s newest — and mostly completed — renovations on Tuesday: the bathrooms. “One of our fans’ biggest asks, now delivered. More concourse restrooms. Newly renovated. All part of the transformed @CapitalOneArena,” Leonsis said proudly. One of our fans’ biggest asks, now delivered. More
Hershey Bears sign forward Kyle Jackson to one-year AHL contract
The Hershey Bears added to their stockpile of depth up front again on Wednesday. Hershey announced that they have signed forward Kyle Jackson to an AHL contract for the 2026-27 season. Jackson, an Ottawa native, was selected by the Seattle Kraken in the seventh round of the 2022 NHL Draft and turned pro during the
Seventeen Capitals games will be on national television this season — including all 4 matchups against the Penguins
Alex Ovechkin’s decision to return for a 22nd season appears to have affected how much the Washington Capitals will air on national TV this season. The Caps will be broadcast on national television 17 different times (AKA: Joe B and Locker-less*), the fifth-most in the NHL, including all four of its games against Sidney Crosby,
‘Invented BS by bloggers’: Quinn Hughes trade rumors get emphatic denial as Wild continue contract extension talks
Despite rumors to the contrary, a new report says the Minnesota Wild aren’t shopping star defenseman Quinn Hughes. Recent speculation has again linked Hughes to the New Jersey Devils — the team that currently employs both of his brothers, Jack and Luke — after the Devils were one of the central teams mentioned in rumors about Hughes
Capitals sign goaltender Cal Petersen to a professional tryout agreement
The Washington Capitals are bringing another goaltender with NHL experience to this year’s training camp. Washington announced Tuesday that Cal Petersen, formerly of the Los Angeles Kings and Philadelphia Flyers, will be joining the team for the preseason on a professional tryout agreement. The 31-year-old backstop has played in 106 career NHL games, most recently
Capitals games coming to DAZN through Monumental Sports Network partnership
Monumental Sports Network is adding another streaming option for Washington Capitals fans, reaching an agreement to make its Monumental+ subscription available through DAZN. The partnership will allow eligible viewers in MNMT’s regional broadcast territory to watch locally televised Capitals games and the network’s other programming through DAZN, while Monumental’s existing cable, streaming, and direct-to-consumer options
New Jersey Devils’ promotional schedule highlighted by ‘Butter Bench’
Keep on rolling by, Zamboni gravy boats. There’s a new hockey-themed Thanksgiving dishware giveaway in the NHL. The New Jersey Devils released their 2026-27 theme nights and giveaways Monday morning, including a special new Thanksgiving promotion giveaway: Butter Benches. The Devils’ will give the butter dish “bench” away to the first 9,000 fans in attendance
NHL likely to hold outdoor game in Europe in ‘relatively near future,’ Germany favorite to host
The NHL has taken its outdoor games to some pretty spectacular locales over the years, from historic baseball stadiums and football fields to the shore of Lake Tahoe and the Caesars Palace parking lot. Now, the league appears to have its sights set on taking the concept across the Atlantic. NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly
Capitals fan Jesse Vaughan helps guide Kyle Kirkwood to historic Freedom 250 win in DC: ‘My face still hurts from smiling’
From his perch seven stories above Pennsylvania Avenue, Jesse Vaughan had one of the most unusual views of a race he’s ever experienced. Vaughan, Kyle Kirkwood’s spotter for Andretti Global, spent the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, DC, stationed on a balcony of the Federal Trade Commission building. From there, he could see down
Report: Alex Ovechkin racked up 33 fines for traffic violations during his offseason in Russia
Alex Ovechkin reportedly picked up a significant number of traffic fines during his offseason in Russia. According to Russian outlet Mash on Sport, the Washington Capitals captain racked up 33 separate fines for traffic violations this summer. The fines totaled 82,000 rubles (approximately $1,000 USD) and covered a variety of violations, including speeding, driving on
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