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Taking stock of top prospects in the upcoming draft ➡️

NHL Mock's Biggest Movers 🔄

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Draft Scouting Report on Chase Reid

Defenseman could go in the top three picks 📲

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Latest Stanley Cup Playoffs Picture 🖼️

Where things stand after Canes' OT win on Monday

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Monday Re-Caps

Evgeny Malkin is NOT going to sign in DC next season even though there are rumors. The Capitals and assistant coach Kirk Muller have parted ways. Capitals Al

Brady Tkachuk, Auston Matthews headline our list 📲

NHL Trade Block Big Board for May 2026

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Round 2 Picture Taking Shape 👀

Updated Stanley Cup Playoffs bracket after Canadiens beat Lightning 📲

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Ranking Every Team Left in the Playoffs 📊

Taking stock of the field as we enter the second round of the postseason 📲

Washington is one of seven destinations for Stars winger after Dallas' elimination 📲

Could Caps Trade for Jason Robertson? 🤔

Bleacher Report•6d

Updated Stanley Cup Playoffs Bracket

Fresh look after Hurricanes' dominant win in Round 2 📲

The other day, former Pittsburgh Penguin Tyler Kennedy said he believes that Evgeny Malkin will sign with the Washington Capitals next season, joining Alex Ovec

Capitals to Sign Malkin? No Way

Our picks for teams that will move on to the Conference Finals 📲

B/R NHL Staff Second-Round Predictions 🏒

Latest look after Wild, Ducks advance to next round 📲

Updated Stanley Cup Playoffs Bracket

Bruins stay alive to push series to game 6. Full updates here

Latest Stanley Cup Playoff Bracket

The Oilers' captain will be thinking about his future after yet another playoff failure 📲

Trade Destinations for McDavid in 2027 📍

🤔 Will Sens move Brady? ✈️ Could Jets trade Hellebuyck? 📲 Tap in for more rumors analysis

BS Meter on Tkachuk and Other NHL Rumors 🌡️

One player from every team that took a big leap during the 2025-26 season 📲

Caps' Most Improved Player 📈

The Capitals have parted ways with assistant coach Kirk Muller. General manager Chris Patrick announced yesterday in a statement* that Muller will be leaving th

Caps Assistant Muller Not Returning Next Season

The 2026 NHL Draft Lottery is next week on Tuesday May 5th. The lottery gives the sixteen teams that failed to make the playoffs a chance at winning the first o

Caps Can Move Up in NHL Draft with Lottery Win

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It's the End of the Rink as We Know It (And I Feel Fine)

It's not goodbye...

Sara Civian checks the vibes on all 16 teams in the postseason 📲

Stock Watch on Every Playoff Team 📈📉

Four teams that make sense for winger after Sens playoff elimination 📲

Brady Tkachuk Trade Packages📦

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Monday Caps Clips

Hutson reflects on his first NHL stint, looking at what the Caps need to address this offseason, the Bears announce their semifinal series schedule and more in today's clips.

Here are the top stories from last week. Why Alex Ovechkin will be back in a Capitals sweater next season. Four Reasons Ovi Will Be Back Next Year The Caps and

Monday Recap

Latest on brackets and top storylines 📲

Updated 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs

All of the playoff games going to multiple overtimes in the past week stresses me out. The tension is like nothing else in sports. I am always amazed by how slo

Capitals Overtime Playoff Heartbreak

Weekend Open Thread

So...how are you?

Why Gavin McKenna could become another Panarin and other comparisons 📲

Pro Comps for Top Prospects 🤝

Potential moves for the clubs that missed out on the postseason📲

Trade Ideas for Lottery Teams 💡

Ilya Protas gets top AHL rookie honors, the Bears sweep the Islanders away, the impact of Sandin's injury on summer plans and more in today's clips.

Friday Caps Clips

Beck Malenstyn I have to begin with Buffalo forward Beck Malenstyn. Former Caps 5th round pick in 2016, traded to the Sabres for a 2nd rounder in 2024, is a sol

Former Capitals in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

Hockey players are famous for their nicknames. Bonsai, Ovi, Backy, Osh, and Tiger are all famous Capital nicknames. Now forward Ilya Protas apparently has a new

Ilya Protas' Gets a New Nickname from Capitals Veterans

Updated schedule and best plays from April 24 📲

Latest NHL Playoff Bracket 👀

Tough news on the injury front yesterday: ...and that's really all the Capitals' news that's fit to clip on this lovely April Thursday. So, what's new?

Thursday Open Thread

Why Gavin McKenna, Ivar Stenberg and Keaton Verhoeff deserve your attention 📲

Who Should Go No. 1 at This Year's Draft? 🤔

The Bears go up 1-0, a busy summer gets trickier with the Sandin injury and more in today’s Caps Clips.

Wednesday Caps Clips

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Which cord? Discord!

The Caps announced that Rasmus Sandin will need surgery on his right knee, which he injured on April 11th in Pittsburgh, and his rehabilitation will stretch int

Sandin Injury Ups the Ante for Washington's Summer Plans

Updates from Patrick and MacLellan on all things Caps, lil Pro gets big honor, Sonny goes from Bears to Bern and more in today’s Caps Clips.

Tuesday Caps Clips

Updated schedule and top highlights from April 20 📲

Latest NHL Playoffs Bracket 💥

US-born gold medalist goalie could be leaving Winnipeg in the Summer 📲

Connor Hellebuyck Trade Landing Spots 📍

Our takes on every series so far of the 2026 postseason 📲

Playoff Overreactions After the First Games 🤯

With the 2025-26 season over for the Washington Capitals, the offseason starts early in the DMV. Some fans can’t help but think “what-if?” or “if only” They mis

Injury to Dubois Most Likely Cost Caps a Playoff Spot

The Capitals are considering bringing back defenseman Timohty Liljegren next season. David Pognotta of The Fourth Period said both sides are interested in a con

Capitals May Want Liljegren to Return for 2026-27

The Washington Capitals 2025-26 season is officially in the books, but there is plenty to unwrap about a season that came to an end far too soon and a future that still looks mighty bright – whether…

Rink Roundtable: Closing the Book on 2025-26

Miro reflects on his time in DC this season, Ilya Protas cleans up at the Bears’ team awards, Hershey’s Round 1 schedule and more in today’s clips.

Monday Caps Clips

Updated schedule and top highlights from April 19 📲

Latest NHL Playoffs Bracket 🏒

Fourteen-year wait for playoff hockey turns into massive party in Buffalo 📲

Sabres Fans Finally Taste Playoff Bliss 🤩

🤦‍♂️ Stars get embarrassed at home 🫥 Crosby invisible for Penguins Tap-in for full analysis 📲

Winners & Losers From 1st Day of the Playoffs

Hardest Path in Stanley Cup Playoffs 😩

Is there any team with a tougher road than the Wild?

Updates on this year’s draft lottery, the best of the NCAA pack, and more in today’s Caps Clips.

Sunday Caps Clips

Results and what to expect from today's schedule 📲

Updated Stanley Cup Playoffs Bracket 💯

Here are my picks for each series in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Eastern Conference Buffalo vs. Boston: Sabres in Six Buffalo has proven to be

First Round Stanley Cup Playoff Predictions

The playoffs begin for other teams, how the Caps came together after a tough deadline, and more in today’s Caps Clips.

Saturday Caps Clips

Where the Caps stand at the end of the 2025-26 campaign 📲

Power Rankings for End of Regular Season 📊

Latest updates after final regular season games

Updated Stanley Cup Playoffs Bracket

Our B/R NHL Staff gives their picks for all eight matchups 📲

Predictions for Every First-Round Series 🔮

The Caps give their final interviews of the season, Leonard is heading to IIHF Worlds, Ovechkin is still undecided and more in today’s clips.

Friday Caps Clips: Break It Down Now Y’all

Winners and Losers from the 2025-26 NHL regular season 📲

Ovi Still Has Something Left

Sara Civian defines all 32 NHL teams for the 2025-26 campaign 📲

1 Word For Caps' Regular Season

🔥 Kings-Avalanche set 🍿 Bruins draw Sabres 📲 All matchups and dates in app

Stanley Cup Playoffs Bracket Set 🏆

Game 1 dates and times released for 1st-round bracket matchups 📸

NHL Playoff Start Announced🗓️

The Great 8 'pretty sure' he hasn't played his last game

Ovechkin Hints at Return 👀

A trio of Caps return to help the Bears clinch a spot in the AHL playoffs, some leftovers from a Game 82 win and more in today’s Caps Clips.

Thursday Caps Clips: Breakdown Day Awaits

Since the Caps beat the Blue Jackets Tuesday, all anyone seems to want to talk about is if that was Alex Ovechkin’s last game. However, it wasn’t. Do I have ins

Four Reasons Ovi Will Be Back Next Year

How final two days could shake up chances at No. 1 pick

Draft Lottery Odds 🎲

Buy or sell late NHL trade and free agency rumors 📲

Tkachuk and Matthews on Trading Block? 🤔

Ranking for No. 1 is tight between two exciting wingers

Updated NHL Draft Big Board 🗒️

A tough ending to the season gets a small boost with a win in Game 82, lots of Ovechkin chatter, examining why the Caps' playoff hopes faltered and more in today's Caps Clips.

Wednesday Caps Clips: That's a Wrap, Babes

No need to overanalyze this one, as the season comes to a close with a final win for the good guys ahead of a too-soon offseason. Instead, we'd like to take a moment to thank all of you for spending...

Capitals vs. Blue Jackets Recap: Caps Cap Off Season with 2-1 Win

Ovi's Potential Last Exit 🥲

Capitals star skates off to fan chants for final time this NHL season

Capitals-Blue Jackets Highlights

04/14/2026

Right this way to your final open thread of the season...

Capitals vs. Blue Jackets Game Thread 4/14/26

The Flyers beat the Hurricanes in a shootout last night, eliminating the Caps from postseason contention. Thanks, Philly, for the brotherly shove out of the pla

Flyers Beat Canes in Shootout, Capitals Eliminated from Playoff Hunt

The Caps will miss the playoffs for just the second time in the last dozen years...and the reasons why are numerous.

The Points the Caps Needed Were Everywhere...

Our last projections for the matchups during the 2026 NHL Playoffs 📲

Final Postseason Bracket Predictions 🔮

All the information on tiebreakers, best matchups and more 📲

Can Caps Stay Alive in Playoff Race? 🤔

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👑 Kings clinch final spot 🙌 Flyers are back 📲 Tap for more details

NHL Playoff Teams Locked In 🔒

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Yesterday's 3-0 win over Crosby and the Pens at Capital One Arena was not only a win that kept the Caps in the hunt for the playoffs, but also just so happened

The 100th Meeting Between Ovi and Sid Isn't the Last

The Cockroach Caps aren't dead yet. (Shout out to Brandon Duhaime for coming up with the moniker. Love this! It's kinda scrappy, messy, weird, but charming, jus

Cockroach Caps Sweep Pens, Need Flyers to Lose

3 spots left. Latest picture in final week of regular season

Updated NHL Playoff Bracket 👀

How every team could pick in Round 1 📲

NHL Mock Draft Projections

The Caps swept the weekend series against the Pens...here's how yesterday's win happened.

Capitals vs. Penguins: How the Game Was Won

The Caps sweep the weekend home-and-home with the Penguins, am AHL back-up goalie swap, Ovi plays it cool and more in today's clips.

Monday Caps Clips: Stayin' Alive

The Great 8 may not be done after all 🎥

Ovi Reacts to Fan Chants 👀

Ovi Waves Off Penguins 👋

Captains star isn't ready for postgame salutations

Emotions were high this afternoon in what could possibly be Alex Ovechkin's final game at Capital One Arena - but there was still a game to play, and the Caps knew anything short of a win would not be...

Capitals vs. Penguins Recap: Another Crucial Two Points in 3-0 Caps Win

Ovi Beats Sid in Potential Final Matchup 🌟

Capitals get consecutive wins over Penguins after 3-0 shutout win

Right this way to your Caps-Pens open thread...

Capitals vs. Penguins Game Thread 4/12/26

Sid and Ovi Face-Off 🤩

Two of the best to ever do it

Latest 1st-round mock before regular season ends ➡️

NHL Draft Predictions 🔮

NHL Playoff Standings 2026, Updated Postseason Picture and Stanley Cup Bracket

The Caps took the ice in Pittsburgh yesterday desperately needing a win, and having to go through a ramshackle Penguins' squad to get one. Thankfully they managed the two points, and the reason for...

Capitals vs. Penguins: How the Game Was Won

Your savory breakfast links...

Sunday Caps Clips: Go Pro; Caps vs. Pens Game Day

Washington is one of five landing spots for Sens captain 📲

Could Caps Trade for Brady Tkachuk? 🤔

🐻 Bruins, Sens officially clinch 🥶 Red Wings' drought continues 📲 Full breakdown in app

Updated NHL Playoff Bracket ↕️

Ovechkin Hits Dagger in Pittsburgh 🫡

Capitals star puts nail in coffin in what could be final game at PPG Paints Arena

The Caps have been hanging around in the playoff race for most of the last few weeks, and against all odds. They know, as we all know, that their only way to even have hope is to win out...

Capitals vs. Penguins Recap: Pro Show Fuels Caps in 6-3 Win

Capitals Catch Fire on Penguins 🔥

Washington thrills on offense with 6-3 win over Pittsburgh

NHL's Biggest Collapse 😬

What happened to the Detroit Red Wings ⁉️

Crosby Out vs. Capitals

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The following players will not play today and their statuses are considered day to day: - Sidney Crosby (lower-body) - Ben Kindel (upper-body) - Evgeni Malkin (upper-body) - Bryan Rust (lower-body) - Parker Wotherspoon (upper-body) - Erik Karlsson (lower-body) - Kris Letang

Throwback Ovi x Sid Promo 😂

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In the early years of their iconic rivalry, Sid & Ovi teamed up for this iconic commercial! 😂 The 100th and 101st head-to-head matchups between Alex Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby take place TODAY at 3p ET on ABC and TOMORROW at 3p ET on @NHL_On_TNT & @StreamOnMax!

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Saturday Caps Clips: Capitals vs. Penguins Game Day

The Caps head to Pittsburgh for the first of a home-and-home weekend, Ovi vs. Crosby Part 100 could be the second-to-last chapter and more in today's Caps Clips.

Ovi Talks Sid Rivalry 😤

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"It's history what we have, 20 years playing against each other." Alex Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby set for 100th and 101st NHL meetings this weekend. Whether there will be an 102nd is unknown: https://t.co/m6Sl1F45Ov

Ovi headlines list of nominees from each team 📲

King Clancy Award Finalists 💪

Updated look after Mammoth clinch 1st postseason berth in franchise history 📸

Latest NHL Playoff Bracket 🏆

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Friday Caps Clips: Decisions, Decisions

Caps pros and cons that could affect Ovechkin's decision about his NHL career, GM Chris Patrick on all things Capitals and more in today's clips.

Penguins back in postseason for first time since 2022. More updates inside 📲

Latest NHL Playoff Picture 🖼️

Which uni was your team's top pick for the 2025-26 campaign? 📲

Caps' Best Jersey This Season

Our takeaways from an unpredictable 2025-26 campaign 📲

Likes and Dislikes From the NHL Season

The Caps shut out the Leafs in Toronto last night...here's how it happened...

Capitals @ Maple Leafs: How the Game Was Won

LT's shutout and Strome's GWG help the Caps to victory for Pro's debut, Ovi gives a non-update update on his future and more in today's Caps Clips.

Thursday Caps Clips: Rookie Night in TO

The Washington Capitals continued their three-game road trip tonight with a stop up north to face the Toronto Maple Leafs. The big news of the day: welcome to the show, Ilya Protas! The 6'6″

Capitals @ Maple Leafs Recap: Caps Shut Out Leafs 4-0 in Ilya Protas' Debut

Capitals-Maple Leafs Highlights

04/08/2026

Caps' Brother Teammates Pic 🫶

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The Protai have arrived @NHL 😈 Ilya Protas is ready for his NHL debut alongside his brother Aliaksei 🔥

Look, last game was...rough. The game itself, the impact of that particular outcome, all of it. But today's a new day, and there's another bright, shiny face joining the lineup and giving the boys (and...

Capitals vs. Maple Leafs Game Thread 4/8/26

Caps star will wait until summer to decide on future

Ovi Gives Retirement Update

The Caps head to Toronto looking to bounce back against the Leafs, not-so-lil Pro gets set to make his debut and more in today's Caps Clips.

Wednesday Caps Clips: Capitals vs. Maple Leafs Game Day

Patrick Roy's firing is on the list for the biggest stories that came out of nowhere 📲

The Biggest Shocks From the NHL Season 🤯

Five players who will provide great value this offseason 📲

Underrated Free Agents Teams Should Target 🎯

The Protii! They're multiplying!

Tuesday Caps Clips: Pro Teen Shake

NHL Wild Card Race Is ABSURD 🤪

Chaos in the standings

Everything in the last 24 hours had gone the Capitals' way. They bludgeoned the Eastern Conference-leading Buffalo Sabres 6-3 at Capital One Arena on Saturday night. They got copious help from the out...

Capitals @ Rangers: How the Game Was Lost

Our review of the biggest moves one month since the deadline 📲

Re-Grading Biggest Trade Deadline Deals

The Caps erase all good feelings from Saturday by laying an egg on Easter Sunday, a few leftovers from the win over Buffalo, and big Rink news in today's Caps Clips.

Monday Caps Clips: Broadway Flop

Capitals vs. Rangers Recap: Playoff Hopes Dashed in 8-1 Loss

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Capitals-Rangers Highlights

04/05/2026

Tonight's game isn't just the final game of the season against the New York Rangers - it's also a very "emotional" night, as the Caps and Rangers will get the Inside Out treatment. Here's more on what...

Capitals vs. Rangers Game Thread 4/5/26

Current standings, projections and current races to watch 📲

Updated NHL Playoff Picture 🖼️

With six games remaining on the schedule heading into last night's game, the Caps knew they needed to play desperate hockey if they want to have a shot at making the playoffs. That desperation was on...

Capitals vs. Sabres: How the Game Was Won

Your savory breakfast links...

Sunday Caps Clips: Buffalo Wild Wins; Caps vs. Rangers Game Day

Just hours removed from learning the Sabres were playoff-bound, the Caps struck early, late, and often to keep their own playoff hopes alive and take down the surprising Buffalo squad. Plus: Seeing...

Capitals vs. Sabres Recap: Caps Spoil Sabres Party in 6-2 Win

Sabres-Capitals Highlights

04/04/2026

Right this way to your Caps-Sabres open thread...

Capitals vs. Sabres Game Thread 4/4/26