Washington Capitals | Washington Capitals News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, Standings, and Rumors

Updated 2026 NHL Mock Draft 📋

1 Word For Caps' 25-26 Season 🗣️

Sara Civian defines all 32 clubs' full campaigns 📲

What's Buzzing

Washington Capitals

Senior vice president & general manager Chris Patrick on head coach Spencer Carbery’s multi-year contract extension. #ALLCAPS

Tarik El-Bashir

#ALLCAPS Coach Spencer Carbery has been extended, as @TheFourthPeriod reported. The 2025 Jack Adams Award winner had one year remaining on his contract.

Washington Capitals

The Washington Capitals have signed head coach Spencer Carbery to a multi-year contract extension. #ALLCAPS

Washington Capitals

The Washington Capitals have signed head coach Spencer Carbery to a multi-year contract extension. #ALLCAPS

Capitals PR

The Washington Capitals have signed head coach Spencer Carbery to a multi-year contract extension, senior vice president and general manager Chris Patrick announced today.

ESPN Insights

All three times the Golden Knights have reached the Stanley Cup Final, the Cup has been awarded in Vegas. 🏆 2018 Capitals 🏆 2023 Golden Knights 🏆 2026 Hurricanes

Bleacher Report•3d

Latest NHL Power Rankings 📊

Where do the Caps rank after the Stanley Cup Final? 📲

starsandsticks.com•2d

Capitals should consider targeting Liam Ruck at 2026 NHL Draft

Liam Ruck, who is a right-shot forward that stands 5-foot-11, 175 pounds, is an all-around strong forward who could be a solid prospect to add to any prospect p

starsandsticks.com•2d

Maksim Sokolovskii could me missing element this team desperately needs

Maksim Sokolovskii is big. At 6’ 8”, 240lbs, the defenseman from the London Knights also has a mean streak. Sokolovskii spent the 2025-26 season playing for the

starsandsticks.com•2d

Caps Goalie an All Star while teammate is snubbed once yet again

2025-26 NHL All Star Teams The NHL All-Stars were announced this week and only Capitals goalie Logan Thompson made the list Thompson had his best season in 202

Bleacher Report•3d

NHL Free Agent Predictions 🔮

Notable names who are making headlines early 📲

Bleacher Report•6d

Ranking the Best Wingers in NHL Draft 📊

McKenna leads the way, but who are the other top wingers in this year's class? 📲

starsandsticks.com•5d

Top 5 centers drafted by the Washington Capitals

The Capitals need of centers. With two picks in the first round of the 2026 NHl draft on June 26th, they have a great oportunity to address the position and add

Bleacher Report•6d

NHL's 2025-26 All-Star Teams ⭐

Connor McDavid and Nikita Kucherov headline lists 📸

Bleacher Report•6d

NHL's 2025-26 All-Rookie Team

Matthew Schaefer, Alexander Nikishin headline

starsandsticks.com•6d

Capitals forward shocks everyone and hangs up his skates

Former Capitals forward Marcus Johansson has decided to retire from the NHL and return home to Sweden. The Swedish winger signed a two-year contract with Färjes

Bleacher Report•6d

Canes Put Golden Knights on the Brink 😤

Our takeaways as Carolina takes control of the Stanley Cup Final 📲

Bleacher Report•1w

Comparing Expert 2026 NHL Mock Drafts

Potential picks for Rangers, Blackhawks, Islanders and top teams

starsandsticks.com•1w

The Capitals are desperate for centers and this one move could change everything

The Capitals will be picking at no. 16 and again at 18 in the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft on June 26th. The Capitals have the chance to add two very highl

Bleacher Report•1w

Will Caps Surprise Next Season? 🤔

Sleeper team predictions for the 2025-26 campaign 📲

Bleacher Report•1w

Building Gavin McKenna's Pro Comparison

What's the full potential of the expected No. 1 pick? 📲

Bleacher Report•1w

NHL Awards Voting Results 🔢

Breaking down finalists and winners for each major award 📲

starsandsticks.com•1w

Capitals could be in on Dylan Larkin there are 3 things that won't allow them to make a deal

While the Capitals are looking to add a top six forward, and Dylan Larkin now on the trading block, it seems like he should attract the Capitals attention. But would the Caps pull the trigger on a trade with the Red Wings?

starsandsticks.com•1w

The Washington Capitals won their first Stanley Cup in franchise history on June 7th, 2018, a Great 8 years ago

It was around 5am in Germany and the sun was just coming up when the Caps won the Stanely Cup on June 7, 2018. I had stayed up all night, like I had for almost

starsandsticks.com•1w

The Capitals could blow the lid off of the NHL offseason with this 1 bold move

The Capitals are looking to add tho their stable of forwards and are loaded with trade assets to pull it off. But one bold move could bring them the top six forward they covet with out giving up any prospects or players to bring him in.

starsandsticks.com•1w

Capitals' pundit suggests top UFA defender Darren Raddysh as offseason target

As the offseason moves along and the 2025-26 season comes to a close, teams are preparing to try to improve their rosters as they aim for a deep playoff run nex

Bleacher Report•1w

Could Washington Land Larkin? 🤔

Six destinations for Red Wings captain after trade request 📲

Bleacher Report•1w

Updated NHL Mock Draft 📝

1st-round predictions and biggest takeaways from combine 📲

Bleacher Report•1w

NHL Combine Results 📋

Highlights and measurements from Gavin McKenna and other top prospects 🎥

starsandsticks.com•1w

Caps have lost to the eventual Stanley Cup champions in the playoffs 8 times in their history

The Washington Capitals have lost a playoff series to the eventual Stanley Cup winner 8 times in their 51 year history, adding even more heartbreak to an already painful past.

Bleacher Report•2w

Updated 2026 NHL Mock Draft

Our latest mock sees a change in the top three picks 📲

starsandsticks.com•1w

Capitals should consider targeting Dylan Larkin following trade request

The hockey world was shocked on Thursday (Jun. 4) afternoon when Elliotte Friedman revealed that Dylan Larkin had requested a trade from the Detroit Red Wings.

starsandsticks.com•2w

Jakob Chychrun snubbed, Team USA falls short, and more on today's Caps Dump and Chase

Star & Sticks newest contributor Jesse Courville-Lynch examines Alex Semin's thoughts on If Alex Ovechkin's decision to play or not next season. Check it out h

starsandsticks.com•2w

This Norris Trophy oversight proves this Capitals defenseman was robbed

Zach Werenski won the Norris Trophy Tuesday**, beating out Cale Makar and Rasmus Dahlen as the best NHL defenseman. Fourteen defensemen received votes. Jakob Chychrun received zero votes despite leading all d-men in goals, game winners, and great hair

starsandsticks.com•2w

Capitals' insider believes team will try to make "big splash" this offseason

The Washington Capitals continue to wait for a response from Alex Ovechkin on what he plans to do moving forward, whether he is looking to sign a one-year deal

Bleacher Report•2w

Top NHL Trade Targets 🎯

Ranking big names who could be on the move this offseason 📲

Bleacher Report•2w

Takeaways From SCF Game 1 ✍️

Biggest storylines from Golden Knights' clutch road win over Canes 📲

Bleacher Report•2w

B/R Stanley Cup Final Predictions 🔮

Our experts pick the Cup winner between Carolina and Vegas 📲

Bleacher Report•2w

2027 NHL All-Star Game Details 📝

Gary Bettman reveals format for next season's 3-on-3 tournament 📸

starsandsticks.com•2w

Former Capitals defender John Carlson linked to division rival

When the Washington Capitals decided to trade John Carlson to the Anaheim Ducks, it came as a shock to many fans around the league. The expectation was that he

starsandsticks.com•2w

The 1 thing that could make the Capitals a nightmare to play against next season

The Caps gave up a second rounder to acquire Justin Sourdif last summer, and he responded by showing the team that he can play almost anywhere in the bottom 9, and could make the Caps a difficult team to play against in the 2026-27 season.

starsandsticks.com•2w

Alex Semin gives honest response on future of former teammate Alex Ovechkin

One of the biggest questions heading into the offseason, not only for the Capitals but for the entire league, is what will happen with Alex Ovechkin. At the end

starsandsticks.com•2w

These 4 Capitals prospects will make the roster next year and 1 who won't

The Capitals have a number of promising prospects in their pipeline and four of them will have the chance to make the squad in the fall, while one will need more time before he is physically ready for the NHL grind.

starsandsticks.com•2w

Capitals sign Ilya Protas to entry level deal and more on Ryan Leonard

The Washington Capitals have signed Ilya Protas to a three year entry level deal with an average annual value of $889,167 the team announced at the conclusion o

Bleacher Report•2w

1 Trade or Signing for Every NHL Team

Making one move for all 32 clubs this offseason 📲

starsandsticks.com•2w

The Capitals could shock the hockey world this summer with one free agent signing

John Carlson has been in the news a lot these days. Carlson wore a Maryland Terps cap during his exit interview after the Ducks were eliminated by Vegas, which

Bleacher Report•2w

Caleb Malhotra Scouting Report 📝

2026 Draft's top center expected to go in the top five 📲

starsandsticks.com•2w

This former Caps player could make history next week in the desert

Nick Dowd will finally play for a chance to have his name inscribed on the Stanley Cup. Vegas easily handled the Colorado Avalanche in a 4-0 sweep (I'm as shock

Bleacher Report•4w

New NHL Mock Draft 📝

Making projections after dust has settled on shocking lottery 📲

Bleacher Report•3w

Ranking Top Center Draft Prospects 📊

Which pivots should your team target at next month's Draft? 📲

Bleacher Report•2w

What Every Team Can Learn From Carolina

Five factors that led the Canes back to the Stanley Cup Final 📲

starsandsticks.com•3w

The Capitals could trade this top player in a cutthroat move to redefine their roster

The Capitals might trade Dylan Strome, the former third overall pick and current franchise no. 1 center. He is a durable and consistent scorer since he has been

Bleacher Report•3w

Latest Stanley Cup Playoffs Bracket

Where everything stands after Canes win Game 4

Bleacher Report•3w

Golden Knights' Playoff Run Takeaways

What teams can learn from Vegas' path to Stanley Cup Final 📲

Bleacher Report•3w

Updated Stanley Cup Playoff Bracket 🍿

Vegas awaits Canadiens or Hurricanes in championship round 📲

starsandsticks.com•3w

The Caps Ryan Leonard is changing the narrative at the World Championships

Ryan Leonard is suddenly on fire. Leonard had two goals and had an assist in Team USA's 7-3 win over Hungary in the World Championships in Switzerland on Monday

starsandsticks.com•3w

The one hire that could change everything for the better, missing Nick Backstrom and more on Monday Re-Caps

The Capitals hired power play guru Ray Bennett last week, and it could have reverberationus throughout the Metropolitan division next year. - The Capitals re

starsandsticks.com•3w

Caps must find a replacement for Backstrom to change their power play fortunes

I miss Nicklas Backstrom. Not just because he was the best center the Capitals ever drafted or because he wore my favorite number. Not just because he was a gre

Bleacher Report•3w

Canes Even Series Against Habs 🌀

Tap for updated Stanley Cup bracket after Game 2 📲

starsandsticks.com•3w

Capitals new assistant coach puts the Metro Division on notice

The Washington Capitals hired veteran assistant coach Ray Bennett yesterday. Bennett is a long time and well-respected coach that has worked for the Islanders,

Bleacher Report•3w

Restricted Free Agents Who Could Get an Offer Sheet

Six players who could move with the right contract in the summer 📲

starsandsticks.com•3w

3 reasons William Nylander will end up with the Capitals

According to hockey insider Chris Johnston ** new Toronto general manager John Chayka has no interest in parting ways with Matthews, but everyone else is up for

Bleacher Report•3w

Winners and Losers of the Playoffs So Far

Our picks for the best and worst from the postseason 📲

starsandsticks.com•4w

Five Players the Capitals May Be Forced to Trade in Blockbuster

Ethen Frank Frank, 28, is a good hockey player. He signed with the Capitals after he played four years at Western Michigan University. The Capitals needed some

starsandsticks.com•4w

Capitals Dump and Chase: Signing a Thunderbolt to the Blue Line

The Liljegren and the Winter Soldier Does anyone else think Timothy Liljegren looks a little bit like Sebastian Stan? Does that mean an Avenger will be patrolli

starsandsticks.com•4w

Capitals Resign Liljegren to Bolster Their Blue Line

It turns out the Capitals and Timothy Liljegren would indeed like to continue their relationship. NHL.com reported that the Caps have signed Liljegren to a two-

Caps Re-Sign Timothy Liljegren

Washington Capitals

@Capitals

NEWS | The Washington Capitals have re-signed defenseman Timothy Liljegren to a two-year, $6.5 million contract extension. Liljegren's contract will carry an average annual value of $3.25 million. #ALLCAPS | @Shift4

starsandsticks.com•4w

Former Caps Coach Causing Chaos in Coaches Hire Cycle

There are more than a few names in the NHL coaching carosuel that have ties to the Washington Capitals. A former head coach and a couple of fan favorite player

starsandsticks.com•4w

Two Players The Capitals Might Want and One They Can't Have

The Caps have made no secret about adding to their forward ranks this season. You can read about the more realistic candidates here, but there are also some oth

Bleacher Report•4w

Conference Finals Predictions 🔮

Our experts pick the two teams that will move on to the 2026 Stanley Cup Final 📲

starsandsticks.com•1mo

Capitals Tuesday Round Up

Last Thoughts on the World Championships I wasn't In Zürich Monday when Ryan Leonard scored his first World Championship goal, a powerplay goal in the USA's 6

Bleacher Report•1mo

Ranking the Top Defensemen in 2026 Draft 📊

Who will be the top blue line prospects that get selected in June? 📲

starsandsticks.com•1mo

The IIHF World Championships in Zurich, Ryan Leonard, and Joel

I attended the IIHF World Championships in Zurich over the weekend and watched Team USA beat Great Britain 5-1 at Swiss Life Arena. I was one of the other almos

Bleacher Report•1mo

Underrated Free Agents Available 👀

Players who could become bargains on July 1 📲

starsandsticks.com•1mo

Capitals Offseason Trade Targets: Elias Pettersson

Elias Pettersson Pettersson was drafted 5th overall by Vancouver in the 2017 NHL draft. He is a 27 year old center/left wing, has scored 200 goals and 308 assis

Bleacher Report•1mo

Could Caps Bring Back John Carlson? 🤔

Washington is one of five teams that could sign free-agent defenseman after the Ducks' elimination 📲

starsandsticks.com•1mo

Capitals Offseason Trade Targets: Robert Thomas and Jordan Kyrou

The St. Louis Blues had a terrible year in 2025-26 and many thought they would clean house at the trade deadline. While they did end up trading Luke Schenn and

Bleacher Report•1mo

Nats' Ovechkin Bobblehead 🐐

Washington reveals promo item for Saturday's game vs. O's

Bleacher Report•1mo

Why Caps Should Trade Their 1st-Round Pick

Washington is one of the five teams that should look to improve immediately 📲

starsandsticks.com•1mo

Caps Thursday Dump and Chase

Yesterday, Matthew Schaefer of the New York Islander won the Calder Trophy for rookie of the year. It really wasn't a close race. Schaefer is all that and a ba

Bleacher Report•1mo

Stanley Cup Playoffs Bracket 📋

Where everything stands after Avs eliminate Wild

Bleacher Report•1mo

Stanley Cup Playoffs Bracket 📋

One spot up for grabs to round out Conference Finals

Bleacher Report•1mo

Stars Who Could Be Traded the Draft

Trocheck and Knies are among the players that could be moved 📲

starsandsticks.com•1mo

Capitals Offseason Trade Targets: Auston Matthews

The Rules: I stuck to players who are under 30 years old and whose names have been in the rumor mill over the past few months (some longer than that.) I wrote a

Ovi Wants to Earn PhD 🤓

B/R Open Ice

1mo

@BR_OpenIce

Dr. Ovechkin, PhD? 👀 Ovi’s post-career objective? Get his PhD in Pedagogical Sciences and focus on global hockey training methods 😅 (h/t @rmnb)

Bleacher Report•1mo

Trade Storylines You Should Be Thinking About

Matthews and McDavid are among the trade storylines we're watching 📲

Bleacher Report•1mo

Who Will Caps Take at No. 16 ? 🤔

Latest 2026 NHL Mock Draft after the Draft Lottery 📲

Bleacher Report•1mo

Buy or Sell the Latest Rumors

😨 Is Pittsburgh letting Malkin go? 🦈 Are the Sharks shopping 1st-round pick? 📲 Tap in for more rumors analysis

Bleacher Report•1mo

Updated Stanley Cup Playoffs Bracket 🧊

Latest picture after Mother's Day games 📲

Bleacher Report•1mo

Could Caps Trade for Kucherov? 🤯

Washington is one of five potential trade destinations for Tampa star 📲

Bleacher Report•1mo

Could Caps Trade for Michkov? 🤔

Six landing spots for Flyers winger after being scratched in Game 4 📲

starsandsticks.com•1mo

Caps Dump and Chase

The Capitals were busy yesterday, signing forward Theodor Niederbach a one-year two-way contract before signing their 2024 sixth round pick Petr Sikora to a thr

Bleacher Report•1mo

Early NHL Draft Predictions 🔮

7 expectations likely to come to fruition after lottery 📲

Bleacher Report•1mo

Updated Scouting Report on Gavin McKenna 🍁

Potential No. 1 pick could go to Toronto at the 2026 NHL Draft

Bleacher Report•1mo

Draft Lottery Winners and Losers

🍁 Leafs come away with the biggest prize 🦈 Sharks building strong, young squad 📲 Tap-in for more analysis

starsandsticks.com•1mo

Caps Lose Lottery, Have Options with Two First Rounders

The Capitals continued Washington, DC tradition and did not win the NHL's draft lottery Tuesday night; the Toronto Maple Leafs did. The Leafs will get the chanc

Bleacher Report•1mo

Should Caps Trade 1st-Round Pick? 🤔

What every lottery team should do with their first selections 📲

Bleacher Report•1mo

2026-27 NHL Salary Cap 🤑

League raising ceiling to above $100M for first time in history

starsandsticks.com•1mo

Former Cap Milano Moving to Swiss League in 2026-27

Sonny Milano is moving across the Pond. Yesterday it was announced that forward and former Capital Sonny Milano will play in Switzerland next year. After a coup

Bleacher Report•1mo

Leafs Win NHL Draft Lottery 🍁

Toronto will get No. 1 pick on June 26. Full results here 📲

starsandsticks.com•1mo

Caps Wish for a Lucky Bounce in NHL 2026 Draft Lottery Tonight

The 2026 NHL Draft Lottery is tonight! The sixteen teams that failed to make the Stanley Cup playoffs will all watch some balls ping-pong bounce around a hopper

Canes' SCF Win Storm Surge🌪️

This time the celebration just means more

TRENDING ON B/R

Breaking News

Bleacher Report2h

1 Word For Red Wings' 25-26 Season 🗣️

Bleacher Report1d

Examining NHL Mock Draft 2026 Expert Predictions for Rangers, Jets, Panthers and Lottery Teams

Bleacher Report8h

Grading Flyers-Leafs Goalie Swap 🔠

Bleacher Report2d

🚨 Golden Knights Hire New HC

Bleacher Report1d

Canes' SCF Win Storm Surge🌪️

TRENDING ON B/R

Breaking News

Bleacher Report2h

Stanley Cup Final: Carolina Hurricanes v Vegas Golden Knights - Game Six

1 Word For Red Wings' 25-26 Season 🗣️

Bleacher Report1d

Examining NHL Mock Draft 2026 Expert Predictions for Rangers, Jets, Panthers and Lottery Teams

Bleacher Report8h

Grading Flyers-Leafs Goalie Swap 🔠

Bleacher Report2d

Abbotsford Canucks v Henderson Silver Knights

🚨 Golden Knights Hire New HC

Bleacher Report1d

Capitals

Updated 2026 NHL Mock Draft 📋

4 Ways the Capitals can throw the 2026 NHL Draft into chaos

Capitals signing head coach Spencer Carbery to multi-year extension

Capitals should target Markus Ruck at 2026 NHL Draft

Will Ovi Be Back? 🤔

1 Word For Caps' 25-26 Season 🗣️

What's Buzzing

Latest NHL Power Rankings 📊

Capitals should consider targeting Liam Ruck at 2026 NHL Draft

Maksim Sokolovskii could me missing element this team desperately needs

Caps Goalie an All Star while teammate is snubbed once yet again

NHL Free Agent Predictions 🔮

Ranking the Best Wingers in NHL Draft 📊

Top 5 centers drafted by the Washington Capitals

NHL's 2025-26 All-Star Teams ⭐

NHL's 2025-26 All-Rookie Team

Capitals forward shocks everyone and hangs up his skates

Canes Put Golden Knights on the Brink 😤

Comparing Expert 2026 NHL Mock Drafts

The Capitals are desperate for centers and this one move could change everything

Will Caps Surprise Next Season? 🤔

Building Gavin McKenna's Pro Comparison

NHL Awards Voting Results 🔢

Capitals could be in on Dylan Larkin there are 3 things that won't allow them to make a deal

The Washington Capitals won their first Stanley Cup in franchise history on June 7th, 2018, a Great 8 years ago

The Capitals could blow the lid off of the NHL offseason with this 1 bold move

Capitals' pundit suggests top UFA defender Darren Raddysh as offseason target

Could Washington Land Larkin? 🤔

Updated NHL Mock Draft 📝

NHL Combine Results 📋

Caps have lost to the eventual Stanley Cup champions in the playoffs 8 times in their history

Updated 2026 NHL Mock Draft

Capitals should consider targeting Dylan Larkin following trade request

Jakob Chychrun snubbed, Team USA falls short, and more on today's Caps Dump and Chase

This Norris Trophy oversight proves this Capitals defenseman was robbed

Capitals' insider believes team will try to make "big splash" this offseason

Top NHL Trade Targets 🎯

Takeaways From SCF Game 1 ✍️

B/R Stanley Cup Final Predictions 🔮

2027 NHL All-Star Game Details 📝

Former Capitals defender John Carlson linked to division rival

The 1 thing that could make the Capitals a nightmare to play against next season

Alex Semin gives honest response on future of former teammate Alex Ovechkin

These 4 Capitals prospects will make the roster next year and 1 who won't

Capitals sign Ilya Protas to entry level deal and more on Ryan Leonard

1 Trade or Signing for Every NHL Team

The Capitals could shock the hockey world this summer with one free agent signing

Caleb Malhotra Scouting Report 📝

This former Caps player could make history next week in the desert

New NHL Mock Draft 📝

Ranking Top Center Draft Prospects 📊

What Every Team Can Learn From Carolina

The Capitals could trade this top player in a cutthroat move to redefine their roster

Latest Stanley Cup Playoffs Bracket

Golden Knights' Playoff Run Takeaways

Updated Stanley Cup Playoff Bracket 🍿

The Caps Ryan Leonard is changing the narrative at the World Championships

The one hire that could change everything for the better, missing Nick Backstrom and more on Monday Re-Caps

Caps must find a replacement for Backstrom to change their power play fortunes

Canes Even Series Against Habs 🌀

Capitals new assistant coach puts the Metro Division on notice

Restricted Free Agents Who Could Get an Offer Sheet

3 reasons William Nylander will end up with the Capitals

Winners and Losers of the Playoffs So Far

Five Players the Capitals May Be Forced to Trade in Blockbuster

Capitals Dump and Chase: Signing a Thunderbolt to the Blue Line

Capitals Resign Liljegren to Bolster Their Blue Line

Former Caps Coach Causing Chaos in Coaches Hire Cycle

Two Players The Capitals Might Want and One They Can't Have

Conference Finals Predictions 🔮

Capitals Tuesday Round Up

Ranking the Top Defensemen in 2026 Draft 📊

The IIHF World Championships in Zurich, Ryan Leonard, and Joel

Underrated Free Agents Available 👀

Capitals Offseason Trade Targets: Elias Pettersson

Could Caps Bring Back John Carlson? 🤔

Capitals Offseason Trade Targets: Robert Thomas and Jordan Kyrou

Nats' Ovechkin Bobblehead 🐐

Why Caps Should Trade Their 1st-Round Pick