Washington Capitals

Amid difficult stretch, Capitals 'still in this fight' as Flames visit Deadspin18:49
Chris Patrick on the direction of the Capitals after trade deadline marks evolution of team: ‘At some point, you need… Russian Machine Never Breaks (Weblog)14:07
A loss that probably puts the playoffs out of reach: numbers for the morning after Russian Machine Never Breaks (Weblog)14:07
Timothy Liljegren immediately texted Rasmus Sandin after being traded to Capitals: ‘We had a lot of fun years together… Russian Machine Never Breaks (Weblog)13:37
Timothy Liljegren and David Kampf receive their jersey numbers with Capitals Russian Machine Never Breaks (Weblog)13:37
Timothy Liljegren and David Kampf practice with their new Capitals teammates for the first time Russian Machine Never Breaks (Weblog)12:26
Morning skate: Busy Stanley Cup of Chowder11:01

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In the last 8 hours

Nic Dowd leaves Capitals with ‘nothing but gratitude,’ hopes his supporters in DC ‘will remain fans’ Russian Machine Never Breaks (Weblog)21:45 8-Mar-26

Yesterday

Amid difficult stretch, Capitals 'still in this fight' as Flames visit Deadspin18:49 8-Mar-26

Alex Ovechkin’s sons, Sergei and Ilya, replicate iconic hot-stick and belly-flop celebrations after Capitals practice Russian Machine Never Breaks (Weblog)17:41 8-Mar-26

Chris Patrick on the direction of the Capitals after trade deadline marks evolution of team: ‘At some point, you need… Russian Machine Never Breaks (Weblog)14:07 8-Mar-26

A loss that probably puts the playoffs out of reach: numbers for the morning after Russian Machine Never Breaks (Weblog)14:07 8-Mar-26

Timothy Liljegren immediately texted Rasmus Sandin after being traded to Capitals: ‘We had a lot of fun years together… Russian Machine Never Breaks (Weblog)13:37 8-Mar-26

Timothy Liljegren and David Kampf receive their jersey numbers with Capitals Russian Machine Never Breaks (Weblog)13:37 8-Mar-26

Timothy Liljegren and David Kampf practice with their new Capitals teammates for the first time Russian Machine Never Breaks (Weblog)12:26 8-Mar-26

Morning Skate: Busy Stanley Cup of Chowder11:01 8-Mar-26

Capitals vs. Bruins: How the Game Was Lost Japers' Rink09:14 8-Mar-26

Sunday Caps Clips: Bruised in Beantown Japers' Rink08:13 8-Mar-26

Calgary visits Washington after Farabee’s 2-goal game WTOP05:24 8-Mar-26

Arvidsson’s breakaway winner lifts Bruins past Capitals for a 12th straight home win WTOP05:24 8-Mar-26

In the last 7 days

Betts scores 26, No. 2 UCLA women beat Washington 78-60 in Big Ten quarterfinals CBS Los Angeles20:26 7-Mar-26

Takeaways: Capitals’ 2026 Trade Deadline moves felt like a team caught between two philosophies Russian Machine Never Breaks (Weblog)20:11 7-Mar-26

Dylan Strome serves as alternate captain for Capitals in first game after John Carlson and Nic Dowd trades Russian Machine Never Breaks (Weblog)19:50 7-Mar-26

Carlson shakes off shock of trade from Capitals to Ducks TSN18:34 7-Mar-26

John Carlson shakes off shock of trade from Capitals to Ducks, joining practice with his new… MailOnline18:28 7-Mar-26

John Carlson practices for first time in an Anaheim Ducks uniform: ‘Yesterday was a little crazy. This part of it feels … Russian Machine Never Breaks (Weblog)18:19 7-Mar-26

Chris Patrick explains how John Carlson’s late-night trade to the Ducks went down and why it was as ‘respectful as… Russian Machine Never Breaks (Weblog)18:19 7-Mar-26

Bruins Extend Home Winning Streak To 12 Games With Victory Over Capitals NESN.com18:09 7-Mar-26

Bruins get 12th straight home win over Capitals Deadspin17:03 7-Mar-26

Capitals Report Card: Caps Suffer Crucial Loss to Bruins Sportsnaut16:55 7-Mar-26

Spencer Carbery evaluates trade-deadline additions Timothy Liljegren and David Kampf: ‘Little bit of a Maple Leaf… Russian Machine Never Breaks (Weblog)15:56 7-Mar-26

3 Bruins takeaways from pivotal win over Capitals after quiet trade deadline Causeway Crowd (Weblog)15:52 7-Mar-26

Bruins beat Caps 3-1 for 12th straight home win ESPN.co.uk15:23 7-Mar-26

Bruins outlast Capitals to extend home winning streak Boston Herald15:14 7-Mar-26

Capitals vs. Bruins Recap: Sluggish Loss in Key Game as Caps Fall 3-1 Japers' Rink15:06 7-Mar-26

Bruins beat Caps 3-1 in post-deadline disappointment Russian Machine Never Breaks (Weblog)15:05 7-Mar-26

Capitals recall forward Ivan Miroshnichenko from AHL’s Hershey Bears Russian Machine Never Breaks (Weblog)13:33 7-Mar-26

Game Preview: Washington Capitals vs Boston Bruins at TD Garden Russian Machine Never Breaks (Weblog)12:12 7-Mar-26

Capitals at Bruins: Lines, Notes, & How to Watch Sportsnaut09:56 7-Mar-26

Bruins vs. Capitals: Battle for playoff spot heats up Boston Globe09:49 7-Mar-26

Alex Ovechkin Confronts Emotional Shift as John Carlson Traded, Capitals Rebuild Sports Al Dente08:56 7-Mar-26

Saturday Caps Clips: Capitals vs. Bruins Game Day Japers' Rink08:19 7-Mar-26

‘It can affect everyone’: Capitals therapist details mental health struggles athletes face WTOP05:41 7-Mar-26

How to Watch Bruins vs. Capitals on Saturday NESN.com04:02 7-Mar-26

Teary-eyed Capitals grapple with John Carlson trade: ‘There’s certain guys in the locker room that are kind of the… Russian Machine Never Breaks (Weblog)21:05 6-Mar-26

Alex Ovechkin ‘in shock’ after John Carlson trade, calls it the toughest day of his career Russian Machine Never Breaks (Weblog)21:05 6-Mar-26

Despite trading veterans, Capitals continue playoff push vs. Bruins Deadspin20:25 6-Mar-26

Trading longtime defenseman Carlson to Ducks results in somber day for Capitals The Washington Times18:52 6-Mar-26

Capitals trade Graeme Clarke to Senators for Wyatt Bongiovanni in swap of minor-league forwards Russian Machine Never Breaks (Weblog)18:43 6-Mar-26

Bruins play the Capitals, look to continue home win streak WTOP18:19 6-Mar-26

Ducks acquire veteran defenseman John Carlson in trade with Capitals Los Angeles Times18:11 6-Mar-26

A somber day for the Capitals after trading longtime defenseman John Carlson to Anaheim MailOnline18:03 6-Mar-26

Capitals Acquire Two Players as Trade Deadline Ends Sportsnaut16:48 6-Mar-26

Capitals trade draft pick to Canucks for forward David Kampf Russian Machine Never Breaks (Weblog)15:40 6-Mar-26

Canucks ship out Kampf, Reichel; hold Kane, Blueger TSN15:35 6-Mar-26

Report: Capitals Acquire David Kämpf Japers' Rink15:31 6-Mar-26

Sharks Trade Liljegren to Washington Capitals Fear The Fin15:21 6-Mar-26

Washington Capitals Acquire Right-Shot Defenceman from Sharks Last Word On Sports15:01 6-Mar-26

Sharks reportedly trade pending UFA defenseman to Washington Capitals The Paradise Post, California14:27 6-Mar-26

Timothy Liljegren traded to Capitals by Sharks Russian Machine Never Breaks (Weblog)14:19 6-Mar-26

Conor Garland traded to Columbus Blue Jackets for draft picks Russian Machine Never Breaks (Weblog)14:19 6-Mar-26

Capitals acquire D Liljegren from Sharks TSN14:14 6-Mar-26

Report: Capitals Acquire Timothy Liljegren Japers' Rink14:10 6-Mar-26

Alex Ovechkin Hit Hard by John Carlson Trade, Calls It ‘Saddest Day of Career’ NHL Trade Talk13:13 6-Mar-26

Ducks acquire D John Carlson from Caps in late-night trade Deadspin12:38 6-Mar-26

Iran–US War and China-Russia Quiet Equivocation Pakistan Today12:34 6-Mar-26

When nuclear apocalypse angst was a thing The Institute of Current World Affairs11:58 6-Mar-26

Ovechkin left ‘in shock’ by Carlson trade, unsure on his own future with Capitals TSN11:41 6-Mar-26

Alex Ovechkin breaks silence with heartbreaking answer on John Carlson trade from Capitals to Ducks Sporting News11:23 6-Mar-26

Washington Capitals Shock The NHL World As They Transition From One Era To Another The Hockey News11:14 6-Mar-26

NHL Trade Deadline day (live updates) Russian Machine Never Breaks (Weblog)11:06 6-Mar-26

Evgeni Malkin ejected from Penguins-Sabres game for slashing Rasmus Dahlin in the head Russian Machine Never Breaks (Weblog)11:06 6-Mar-26

Capitals Trade Franchise Legend John Carlson to Ducks Sportsnaut10:40 6-Mar-26

John Carlson was reportedly asleep, did not know Capitals had traded him until the morning Russian Machine Never Breaks (Weblog)10:25 6-Mar-26

Farewell, John Carlson Capitals Outsider (Weblog)10:22 6-Mar-26

France’s Ceasefire Fantasy Meets Hezbollah’s Reality Now Lebanon10:01 6-Mar-26

Anaheim Ducks trade for Washington Capitals' defenseman John Carlson UPI09:22 6-Mar-26

Capitals ship Carlson to Ducks in surprising deal on NHL trade deadline day The Washington Times08:00 6-Mar-26

Friday Caps Clips: Deadline Day Dismay Japers' Rink07:12 6-Mar-26

NHL Trade Deadline Shocker Sees Ducks Pull Off Stunner Heavy.com06:52 6-Mar-26

Capitals Trade John Carlson to Anaheim Japers' Rink06:52 6-Mar-26

Washington Capitals Trade Away Their Top Defenceman to Anaheim Last Word On Sports06:43 6-Mar-26

Why Capitals traded John Carlson to Ducks in NHL trade deadline shocker Sporting News06:28 6-Mar-26

ESPN, Disney, Pixar, NHL team for Inside Out Classic alt-cast Advanced Television05:36 6-Mar-26

Washington Capitals release new Cherry Blossom jersey featuring team’s Capitol Dome logo Russian Machine Never Breaks (Weblog)03:17 6-Mar-26

Ducks Acquire John Carlson from Capitals in Stunner Trade NHL Trade Talk03:10 6-Mar-26

Ducks get John Carlson, Sabres and Blue Jackets open NHL trade deadline day with moves ABC News02:48 6-Mar-26

Caps trade vet defenseman Carlson to Ducks ESPN.co.uk02:34 6-Mar-26

Ducks acquire defenseman John Carlson from Capitals The Press-Enterprise, California02:11 6-Mar-26

Anaheim Ducks Acquire Longtime Washington Capitals D-Man John Carlson The Hockey News01:44 6-Mar-26

John Carlson traded to Anaheim Ducks for draft picks Russian Machine Never Breaks (Weblog)01:25 6-Mar-26

Ducks acquire D Carlson from Capitals for two picks, including conditional first-rounder TSN01:19 6-Mar-26

Lafreniere sparks a long-awaited home breakthrough as the Rangers rout the Maple Leafs 6-2 The Washington Post23:35 5-Mar-26

Vanecek earns 1st shutout of the season, 100th career win in Utah's 3-0 victory over the Flyers The Washington Post23:35 5-Mar-26

Capitals trade Dowd ahead of deadline, look to rally for playoff push The Washington Times21:31 5-Mar-26

Capitals players distraught after Nic Dowd’s trade to Vegas: ‘What if we won against Utah? Would it have been… Russian Machine Never Breaks (Weblog)19:09 5-Mar-26

Capitals organization has goaltending logjam after acquiring Jesper Vikman Russian Machine Never Breaks (Weblog)19:09 5-Mar-26

Washington Capitals reveal new cherry blossoms jersey for charity auction WTOP18:56 5-Mar-26

Capitals trade Dowd to Golden Knights, land draft picks in return The Washington Times18:07 5-Mar-26

John Carlson is full participant in Capitals practice, remains listed as out ‘day-to-day’ with lower-body injury Russian Machine Never Breaks (Weblog)17:17 5-Mar-26

ESPN to Air Animated Version of Capitals vs. Rangers NHL Game TV Tech16:51 5-Mar-26

Andrew Mangiapane traded to Chicago Blackhawks by Edmonton Oilers Russian Machine Never Breaks (Weblog)16:46 5-Mar-26

Knights acquire F Nic Dowd, place F Mark Stone on IR Deadspin15:46 5-Mar-26

Avalanche get Nicolas Roy, Golden Knights acquire Nic Dowd ahead of the NHL trade deadline The Washington Post15:25 5-Mar-26

Capitals reportedly trying to be both buyers and sellers heading into trade deadline Russian Machine Never Breaks (Weblog)15:15 5-Mar-26

Capitals warned of John Carlson 'shocker' before NHL trade deadline Sporting News15:11 5-Mar-26

How Washington’s demands hit voters Africa Confidential14:38 5-Mar-26

Vegas Golden Knights trade for Washington Capitals forward Nic Dowd UPI14:11 5-Mar-26

ESPN to air ‘Inside Out’ NHL altcast April 5 Awful Announcing (Weblog)14:05 5-Mar-26

Golden Knights acquire F Nic Dowd from Capitals Deadspin13:54 5-Mar-26

Capitals Trade Nic Dowd to Golden Knights for Jesper Vikman Sportsnaut13:27 5-Mar-26

TRADE: Golden Knights Acquire Veteran Center From Capitals Sportsnaut13:17 5-Mar-26

Vegas Golden Knights Acquire Experienced Centre From Capitals Last Word On Sports12:43 5-Mar-26

Vegas Golden Knights continue building by acquiring Nic Dowd from the Washington Capitals Vegas Hockey Knight (Weblog)12:26 5-Mar-26

Golden Knights acquire Nic Dowd from the Capitals ahead of the NHL trade deadline MailOnline12:02 5-Mar-26

Golden Knights trade for longtime Caps C Dowd ESPN.co.uk12:00 5-Mar-26

Washington Trades Veteran Leader Nic Dowd To Golden Knights NHL Trade Talk11:53 5-Mar-26

Capitals Trade Nic Dowd to Vegas Japers' Rink11:51 5-Mar-26

Capitals cut ties with 35-year old fan favorite in trade before deadline Sporting News11:47 5-Mar-26

Vegas Golden Knights acquire forward Nic Dowd from Washington Capitals Fox 5 Vegas11:43 5-Mar-26

Lawless: Quick Impact of Nic Dowd’s Early-Morning Arrival Vegas Golden Knights - Official Site11:37 5-Mar-26

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Latest news on the Washington Capitals, a pro ice hockey team based in Washington D.C. who compete in the Metropolitan Division of the NHL's Eastern Conference.

Founded in 1974, the Capitals play their home games at the Capital One Arena which is shared with the Washington Wizards of the National Basketball Association (NBA).

They won their first Stanley Cup at the end of the 2017/18 season, defeating the Vegas Golden Knights over five games.

The Capitals also have minor league affiliations with the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League (AHL) and the South Carolina Stingrays of the East Coast Hockey League (ECHL).

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