Washington Capitals
Game #9 Caps want to start a winning streak!
The Washington Capitals (5-3) will host the Los Angeles Kings (0-4-2) at Capital One Arena tomorrow night, Tuesday, October 20, 2026, with puck drop scheduled for 7:00 PM EDT. Washington enters the matchup heavily favored as they look to build on their strong early-season form against a winless Los Angeles squad desperately seeking a spark. Matchup Overview The story of this game centers on two teams trending in completely opposite directions. Head coach Spencer Carbery has the Capitals clicking, especially on home ice where they boast an impressive 4-1-0 record. Meanwhile, the Kings cross the country mired in a six-game…
Game #8: Caps big division rival game vs. Devils
Today, the Washington Capitals host the New Jersey Devils in an early afternoon matinee at Capital One Arena. Both Metropolitan Division rivals enter the matchup with identical 4-3-0 records, looking to build early-season momentum. The Capitals are fresh off a thrilling 5-4 victory over the Montreal Canadiens to open their five-game homestand, while the Devils are flying high following a dominant 7-1 blowout against the New York Rangers. Expect plenty of Devils fans in attendance for this one, and there are plenty of fans of Jack Hughes the kid with the Golden Goal in the Olympics as he is the…
Game #7: Caps Look to Snap 2-Game Slide
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Washington Capitals (3-3-0) return to home ice tonight to host the Montreal Canadiens (3-2-1) at Capital One Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:30 PM EDT. Tonight marks the second half of a grueling back-to-back set for both franchises. The Capitals are fighting to snap a two-game skid after a disappointing 4-2 road loss to the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday night. Meanwhile, the Habs roll into the District with serious momentum, fresh off a thrilling 4-3 shootout victory over the Buffalo Sabres. Game Day Information• Matchup: Montreal Canadiens at Washington Capitals• Time: 7:30 PM EDT• Venue…
Game #6: Caps are back at Carolina
RALEIGH, NC — The Washington Capitals face off against the Carolina Hurricanes tonight in a high-stakes Metropolitan Division showdown at Lenovo Center. This is the Caps second road game in this early season against the defending Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes. Puck drop is scheduled for an early 6:45 p.m. ET. The matchup carries immense weight for both clubs early in this 2026-27 regular season. The Capitals enter the contest with a 3-2-0 record after a tough 5-3 loss to the Seattle Kraken on Sunday. Meanwhile, the Hurricanes sit atop the division at 5-1-1, riding a dominant five-game winning streak…
Game #5: Caps look to continue their hot start on ice!
WASHINGTON D.C. — The Washington Capitals are back on home ice for this game when they host the Seattle Kraken at Capital One Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 5:00 PM EDT, with the Capitals looking to build on their strong 3-1-0 start to the 2026-27 NHL regular season. Some would say this is the Washington vs. Washington game as the Kraken represent the state of Washington and the great Northwest. The Kraken joined the NHL in 2021 as an expansion team. The Caps and Kraken have a head-to-head record of of 6–4–0 in favor of the Capitals across 10…
Game #4: Caps have the NY Rangers in town!
Met Division Showdown: Capitals Host Rangers on Historical Anniversary The Washington Capitals (2-1-0) are set to face off against the New York Rangers (4-1-0) tonight at Capital One Arena for Game #4 of their young season. Adding to the drama of this early Metropolitan Division clash, tonight marks the 52nd anniversary of the Capitals’ first-ever NHL game on October 9, 1974—a game that was also played against the Rangers. Will tonight be the night that Alex Ovechkin nets his first goal of the season? The timing would be perfect on this rivalry game that will have plenty of New York…
Game 3: Alex Ovechkin’s Final Opener in D.C.
The hottest ticket in town is to see Alex Ovechkin ‘s final home opener of his career after he announced his retirement on Monday would begin after the season’s end. The Washington Capitals host the Pittsburgh Penguins tonight at 7:30 p.m. EDT at Capital One Arena for their highly anticipated 2026-27 home opener. Tonight is so much about the legendary 22-year career of the “Great 8’s” retirement announcement, but also about the newest Capitals who will skate for the first time in front of their home crowd. Those key new additions were Alex Tuch, Jordan Kyrou, Boone Jenner, and Vincent…
Breaking News: This will be Alex Ovechkin’s final season!
While many expected this to be Alex Ovechkin ‘s final season, he has now made that official by announcing he will retire from the NHL after the end of the season in 2027. The Washington Capitals captain released a statement through the team, saying in part, “I know in my heart it is the right decision.” Ovechkin, 41, is in his 22nd NHL season with 929 career goals, already well clear of Wayne Gretzky ‘s previous record of 894. Ovechkin signed a $4.25 million one-year (plus bonuses) deal this past offseason to return to Washington after playing his entire career…
Postgamer Game #2: Caps drop this one in Tampa
A sluggish opening period proved fatal for the Washington Capitals as they dropped a 3-1 decision to the Tampa Bay Lightning at Benchmark International Arena on Saturday night. Coming off an energetic 5-2 opening-night victory against the Carolina Hurricanes less than 24 hours prior, Washington found itself immediately on its heels against a desperate Tampa Bay team eager to erase the memory of a season-opening blowout loss. The early schedule did the Capitals no favors, forcing them into a grueling road-road back-to-back sequence to start the 2026–27 campaign. While the physical toll of consecutive nights on the ice was evident…
Game 1: Opening Day 2026/27 Caps in Carolina
Red October: Caps Fans Ready for a New Era in Raleigh The wait is finally over, Caps faithful. After a massive offseason overhaul, our Washington Capitals are back on the ice this Friday, October 2, 2026, to kick off the 2026–27 NHL regular season. Unfortunately, they have to face the defending Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center. There is no easing into the schedule this year. Spencer Carbery’s squad travels to Raleigh to face-off in North Carolina. It’s the ultimate litmus test for a completely redesigned roster hungry to return to powerhouse status. A Brand New Look in…
Tensions Flare at Capitals Camp: Ovechkin Defends Appearance in Pro-Putin Campaign Video
Politics and sports have never been a good cocktail when mixed together, especially when the political figure is vilified by so many. NBA star Michael Jordan played a long career by staying out of the political fray and controversies. While Jordan is the G.O.A.T. of basketball, the G.O.A.T. of hockey, Alexander Ovechkin, stepped into a political controversy that will tarnish his reputation forever with some fans. Yes, we are talking about the current state of affairs of Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals who appeared in a pro-Putin campaign video last week in Russian. The attempts by the Capitals and Ovechkin…
Capitals 2026–27 Outlook: Chris Patrick’s Aggressive Summer Has Washington Poised for Big Improvement!
After missing the postseason by just three points last spring, SVP and general manager, Chris Patrick, wasted no time reshaping the Washington Capitals. Termed by Patrick as a “best-case scenario” offseason, Washington completely overhauled its middle six and blue-line depth before bringing back captain Alex Ovechkin for his historic 22nd NHL season. With training camp around the corner, head coach Spencer Carbery suddenly commands one of the deepest, highest-upside rosters in the Metropolitan Division. While nobody expects the Caps to win their division, they should return to playoffs in 2027. “We didn’t necessarily have to make drastic moves to make…