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Re-Grading Tuch and Kyrou Trades 🔠

Our marks for the blockbuster trades and free agent signings one month into the season📲

NHL Editor's Picks 📰

Updated Trade Ideas for Larkin 💡

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Updated Trade Ideas for Larkin 💡

Re-Grading the Biggest Offseason Trades and Signings 🔠

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Re-Grading the Biggest Offseason Trades and Signings 🔠

BS Meter on Larkin, Konecny and Other Trade Rumors 🌡️

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BS Meter on Larkin, Konecny and Other Trade Rumors 🌡️

Trade Ideas for Teams That Missed Out on Hellebuyck

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Trade Ideas for Teams That Missed Out on Hellebuyck

Hellebuyck Trade Winners and Losers

Dylan Strome has played well for the Washington Capitals during the first month of the season, something began in the preseason. After watching Strome and Ryan

Hellebuyck Trade Winners and Losers

Exclusive Alex Ovechkin Interview🎤

The Great 8 talks deciding to retire, his kids and drinking Coke during games ahead of matchup vs. Pens 🎥

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Strome gets rewarded, assists on Tuch's OT winner to down Sabres

Sabres-Capitals Highlights

10/24/2026

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Capitals road to the playoffs gets rougher as Devils trade for Hellebuyck

Connor Hellebuyck has finally been traded by the Winnipeg Jets, but Caps fans may not like where the All-Star goalie is landing. The Devils are suddenly much be

Goalie blockbuster deal shakes up NHL. Winners and losers here 📲

Hellebuyck Trade Takeaways 📊

Report cards for Devils and Jets after blockbuster 📲

Hellebuyck Trade Grades 🔠

Rangers and Leafs among the big winners so far 📲

Teams Whose Offseason Pickups Are Paying off Early

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Ranking Larkin Trade Fits 🧩

Best landing spots from former Red Wings captain's 10-team list 📲

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Way-Too-Early NHL Draft Predictions 🔮

Will Landon DuPont go No. 1? Which position will dominate the draft? 📲

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NHL Teams Tease New Unis 👀

Each squad posts cryptic puzzle for 'Hometown Remix' jerseys 📸

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Updated NHL Predictions 🔮

Our takes on Tkachuk's return to Ottawa and Hellebuyck and Larkin trade rumors 📲

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New NHL Power Rankings 📊

⚔️ Vegas flying high 📉 Sharks slowing down 📲 Stacking up all 32 teams

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Kings wake up and down Caps for 1st win of the season

After Cole Hutson beat Kings goalie and former Capital Darcy Kuemper last night to make the score 2-0 with 95 seconds until the first intermission, I thought th

Kings Earn 1st Win of Season 👏

LA last team to get in win column as Adrian Kempe scores 2 goals in 5-2 win vs. Caps

The Capitals are coming off a 4-2 win over the New Jersey Devils and now sit at 5-3. The Capitals are taking on the only team in the NHL that hasn't won a game:

Kings vs Capitals Game Preview

Which clubs wish they had a do-over from the Summer? 📲

Teams Regretting Their Offseason Moves 🤦‍♂️

Our proposals for deals involving the Flyers winger 📲

Trade Ideas for Travis Konecny 💡

Ovi's Halloween Costume 🍺

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Devils-Capitals Highlights

10/17/2026

The Caps play the Devils this afternoon at Capital One Arena. Puck drops at a little after 1:00pm. Each team has a record of 4-3 and has 8 standings points. The

Caps lose another center to illness, recall Brodzinksi from Hershey

The Capitals are coming off a 5-4 win over the Canadiens. In that game, the Capitals won in regulation thanks to late goals by Justin Holl and Alex Tuch. The De

Devils vs Capitals Game Preview

Larkin and Hellebuyck make our list 📲

Re-Ranking the Messiest NHL Breakups 💔

NHL Stars on Price Is Right 🤑

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Our unique take on all 32 NHL teams' start to the season

Random Song Lyrics for Every Team 🎶

Five teams that could trade for Canucks forward 📲

Jake DeBrusk Landing Spots📍

A lot of hockey critics thought it was risky when the Caps signed winger Alex Tuch to that big contract in July. So far, he has played beyond expectations. Tuch

3 things that stick out from the Caps win over the Habs

Flyers could move the winger with the team struggling 📲

Trade Landing Spots for Konecny 📍

The Capitals are coming off a 4-2 loss against the Carolina Hurricanes, which was their 2nd loss in a row, and tonight the Capitals are at risk of losing 3 stra

Canadiens vs Capitals Game Preview

Canadiens-Capitals Highlights

10/14/2026

Hutson Bros. First Face Off 🥹

Just two brothers playing against each other in the NHL for the first time

Our early takes on some of the hottest topics so far 📲

Overreactions to the Start of the NHL Season

Top five gets shaken up. Tap for full rankings 📲

New NHL Power Rankings 📊

Capitals called up defenseman Justin Holl from Hershey yesterday and moved Matt Roy to injured reserve with a lower-body injury. Holl responded by scoring his f

Caps fall in Carolina, another player pots first goal as a Capital

Capitals-Hurricanes Highlights

10/13/2026

Farewell tour gestures have begun 📸

Canes Gift Ovi Forklift 👷‍♂️

The Capitals are coming off a 5-3 loss to the Seattle Kraken. The Capitals made the score 3-3 early in the 3rd period but couldn't force overtime as the Kraken

Capitals vs Hurricanes Game Preview

Food creations you need to try this season 📲

Wildest New NHL Concessions 🤤

Connor Hellebuyck and the goalies New York could turn to for the rest of the season 📲

Trade Options for Rangers After Igor's Injury 😩

The Caps fell to the Kraken Sunday night 5-3, but at least Alex Ovechkin finally got on the board. Ovi scored his first goal of the year in the 2nd period to pu

Capitals Dump and Chase: 5 things from the loss vs. Seattle

Laine, Tarasenko and other big names remain available 📲

Re-Ranking the Top Free Agents Available 📊

Kraken-Capitals Highlights

10/11/2026

The Washington Capitals are coming off a 3-1 win over the New York Rangers, and tonight they host the Seattle Kraken as they look to go 3 straight and improve t

Kraken Vs Capitals Game Preview

Giving out grades for every team's newest group of players 📲

Prospect Pool Report Cards 🔠

While Boone Jenner will get most of the accolades after he scored the game-winning goal last night against the Rangers his first goal last night as a Washingto

Unsung hero scores first goal as a Capital in win over Rangers and its not Boone Jenner

Five potential candidates for Philly as the Flyers continue to struggle 📲

Coaching Replacements for Tocchet

Rangers-Capitals Highlights

10/09/2026

The Washington Capitals are coming off a 5-3 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins. That game showcased the offence that the Capitals built throughout the offseason.

Rangers vs Capitals Game Preview

Larkin to Florida? Edvinsson to Edmonton? Breaking down all the trade chatter 📲

BS Meter on Latest Trade Rumors 🌡️

Flyers, Hellebuyck and Larkin make our list of teams and players in trouble 📲

Teams and Players Already in Panic Mode 😰

Alex Ovechkin’s last Capitals home opener at Capital One Center was last night. Against Sidney Crosby and the Penguins to boot! The Caps won 5-3 as Tom Wilson s

Caps beat Pens in Ovi's last DC Home Opener

The Capitals are playing their first game since their 1st loss against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Tonight is the Capitals' home opener, and they welcome the Pitts

Penguins vs Capitals Game Preview

Caps Win Ovi's Last Home Opener 🥹

Washington defeats Pittsburgh Penguins at home

Capitals star's sons take the mic for his final home opener 🎥

Ovi's Kids Introduce Him 🥹

Hank's Reaction to Ovi Retiring 🗣️

Henrik Lundqvist explains how Alex Ovechkin affected his career and the NHL

Change at No. 1 already? Stacking up every team after first week 📲

New NHL Power Rankings 📊

Our way-too-early marks for all 32 teams 📲

Report Card Grades After the 1st Week 🔠

Five destinations for the defenseman after reported trade request 📲

Trade Landing Spots for Edvinsson 📍

Dylan Larkin and the names to watch for a trade throughout the season 📲

Players Who Will Dominate the Rumor Mill

How to get Jets goalie, Canes D-man Alexander Nikishin the moves they want 📲

3-Team Hellebuyck Trade Ideas 💡

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The Washington Capitals will NOT become the first team in NHL history to go undefeated in the regular season. Last night in Tampa, the Caps lost to the Lightnin

Caps fall to the Bolts, Roy injured

Capitals-Lightning Highlights

10/03/2026

The Capitals are taking on the Lightning tonight at 7:00 PM EST. The Capitals are coming off a very impressive 5-2 win over the Carolina Hurricanes. In that gam

Capitals vs Lightning Game Preview

Alex Ovechkin had just 12:38 on ice time last night in the Caps opening night 5-2 win against the Carolina Hurricanes. It isn’t a surprise that head coach Spenc

Ovechkin plays lowest minutes of his career in Caps season opener

The Capitals beat the Canes last night in Raleigh, winning 5-2 for their first win of the season. It was a drubbing, where the Caps were up 4-0 before Carolina

Caps beat Canes in Season opener

Capitals-Hurricanes Highlights

10/02/2026

Regular-season hockey is finally back for the Washington Capitals as they look to start the season right against the Hurricanes in Carolina. The Hurricanes have

Capitals vs Hurricanes Game Preview

Who are the names to watch ahead of the 2027 NHL draft?

Ranking Top 10 NCAA Men's Hockey Players for 2026-27 Season

Best bets and teams to avoid with season underway 📲

Every NHL Team's Cup Odds 🎰

NHL commissioner isn't pleased with how players use no-movement clause in order to switch teams

Bettman on No-Trade Clauses

Ranking top players in rumor mill 📲

NHL Trade Targets 🎯

Who will be wearing it best in the new season? 📲

Ranking Every NHL Team's Road Jersey 📊

The Dylan Larkin situation in Detroit has been hanging over hockey for almost four months now without an end in sight. It is only a matter of time before the Re

Larkin to the Caps trade proposal dead on arrival

Where every team stands for the opening puck drop 📲

Opening Week Power Rankings 📊

Our writing team picks the team that will lift the Cup next Summer 📲

Staff Predictions for Stanley Cup Winner 🔮

Breaking down every aspect of Monday's blockbuster deal 📲

Marchenko-Knies Trade Winners and Losers 📊

🍁 Leafs take big swing 😌 Jackets salvage something 📲 Full analysis here

Grading Knies-Marchenko Deal 🔠

👶 Rookies standing out 😡 Jets and Hellebuyck at an impasse 📲 Tap in for more analysis here

Winners and Losers of the Preseason 📊

Potential deals for the Wild star to teams that aren't the Devils 📲

Trade Ideas for Quinn Hughes 💡

Details on regular season expansion, safety and roster differences beginning 2026-2027 📲

New NHL Rule Changes 📃

Capitals-Flyers Highlights

09/26/2026

A top young player for 32 teams to keep an eye on this season 📲

1 Prospect Every Team Can Get Hyped About 🤩

Bruins-Capitals Highlights

09/25/2026

Initial estimate shows $20M+ leap for 2028-2029 season (Friedman)

NHL Salary Cap Projected $127M

Handing out marks for all 32 teams' transactions this summer 📲

Final Grades for Every Team's Offseason

Why the Panthers will disappoint, the Sharks will win the Pacific and more 📲

Spicy Hot Takes For the New Season 🌶️

A standout on all 32 teams to watch this season 📲

1 Player on Every Team to Get Excited About 🤩

Hughes and Karlsson lead the way for stars who could be moved during the season 📲

Pending Free Agents Who Could Get Traded

Our Sara Civian provides a prognostication for all 32 teams 📲

1 Bold Prediction for Every NHL Team 🔮

Bruins forward is rumored to be on the move already 📲

Trade Landing Spots for Pavel Zacha 📍

Three teams are primed to make a deal if the Oilers fall out of contention 📲

Trade Ideas for McDavid 😱

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5 takeaways after the Capitals first two preseason games

The Washington Capitals played the Flyers last night in Hershey. The Caps won 5-2, one night after the other half of the lost to the Bruins in Beantown 3-2 in a

Which team came out on top in our home sweater ranking? 📲

Ranking Every Team's Home Jersey 📊

Capitals-Bruins Highlights

09/20/2026

5 players on bad teams who will likely be available for postseason clubs at deadline ➡️

NHL Contenders' Dream Targets 🎯

Stacking up all 32 teams as training camp begins 📲

Preseason NHL Power Rankings 📊

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Capitals start training camp with line combinations that opposing teams won't like

The Washington Capitals hit the ice yesterday for the first day of training camp. Who will play on which line and with whom has been a topic of discussion since

NHL star Alex Ovechkin says he's 'for peace and love' after appearing in ad for Putin-aligned party (AP)

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Treating Year 22 like Year 1 📸

Ovi Quote on Final Season 😂

Which netminder will be the best at the end of the 2026-27 season? 📲

Early Vezina Rankings for Best Goalie 📊

Six teams that could deal for the Canes defenseman after a trade request 📲

Landing Spots for Nikishin 📍

Capitals Say Alex Ovechkin Was Asked to Film United Russia Ad While Home This Summer (AP)

Ryan Leonard agrees to 8-yr, $84M contract extension after rookie season

Capitals Pay Young Star 💰

How NHL contenders could land a gold-medal-winning American goalie 📲

Hellebuyck Trade Ideas 💡

Our team makes its projections for all 16 2027 NHL playoff teams 📲

Staff Predictions for Every Playoff Team 🔮

Ovechkin Arrives in DC 🦅

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Alexander Ovechkin is officially BACK in DC ahead of his age-41 NHL season. 👀 🎥: @Capitals

Breaking down the latest on Connor Hellebuyck, Quinn Hughes, more 📲

BS Meter on the Latest Trade Rumors

TJ Oshie, Phil Kessel and Amanda Kessel to be among this year's inductees 📸

2026 U.S. Hockey HOF Class 👏

First look at threads celebrating United States' 250th anniversary here 📲

Capitals' New Unis 🇺🇸

Most of what I learned about hockey I learned from Joe B and Locker. Joe Benanati and Craig Laughlin have been a staple in the broadcast booth since 1996, the f

Capitals broadcast team approaching special anniversary in 2026-27

Breaking down all the top features in latest release

NHL 27 Review & Gameplay Impressions 🎮

Caps Name Lifelong Fan EBUG 🥹

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The Caps new full time EBUG Connor Leslie grew up a Caps fan, played 8 years for the Junior Caps and now gets travel with the team during potentially Ovi’s last season. 🥹 Talk about a dream coming true. 🙌

A number of Capitals players could reach significant career milestones this season. Forward Tom Wilson is one of them, with a chance to score his 500th career p

Another Caps player is on the cusp of career milestone

Best and worst divisions one month from puck drop 📲

Power Ranking NHL Divisions 📊

Stacking up every team 1 month from season opener 📲

Early NHL Power Rankings 📊

Who got snubbed? Drop your takes here 📲

NHL27 Rankings by Position 📋

EBUGs to Wear No. 00

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Per @reporterchris, it's looking likely that every EBUG will be wearing Number 00 next season. Starting this season it is mandatory that every team has an EBUG that travels with the team to home and away games.

Alex Tuch was drafted 18th overall in the 2014 NHL draft by the Minnesota Wild, where he played 6 games before being traded to the Vegas Golden Knights in the 2

Alex Tuch 52 Points away from 500

Alexander Ovechkin needs just 27 games to reach career game no. 1600. Ovi has played in a career 1573 NHL games. Only 13 other NHLers have played that many game

Ovi chasing one of the All-Time greats for spot in history

Four years ago today, the Washington Capitals signed center Dylan Strome to a one year $3.5 million contract. When the 2026-27 season begins, Strome will be two

Capitals forward poised to make history and he doesn't wear #8

After an impressive offseason for the Washington Capitals saw them bolster their forward core and make them true contenders in the Eastern Conference, fans are

Capitals’ Aliaksei Protas could reach significant goal milestone in 26-27 season

The Washington Capitals’ ECHL affiliate, the South Carolina Stingrays, announced recently that they have signed defenseman Luke Prokop and forward Josh Prokop t

Capitals’ ECHL affiliate sign another pair of brothers, the fourth to join the organization