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Keep up with the latest Washington Capitals Hockey News. The Metropolitan Division Capitals are led by a number of great players including Alex Ovechkin, John Carlson and also goalie Darcy Kuemper. Peter Laviolette is the head coach of the team and he will expect his team to play hard each and every game day. Will the team have the right chemistry this season to make another playoff run and win the NHL Stanley Cup?

Washington Capitals Hockey News

- Jacob Billington

Welcome to the Daily Hockey Trivia for Aug. 31, 2024. This is a daily series that will test and challenge your knowledge of the modern and historical aspects of NHL… [...]

- Jacob Billington

Welcome to the Daily Hockey Trivia for Aug. 29, 2024. This is a daily series that will test and challenge your knowledge of the modern and historical aspects of NHL… [...]

- Spencer Lazary

In light of the Montreal Canadiens acquiring Patrik Laine from the Columbus Blue Jackets and joining his third team going on nine seasons. As well as Pierre-Luc Dubois being traded… [...]

- Alex Chauvancy

In our first division roundup of the month, we looked at the Atlantic and how it may not change all that much this coming season. Today, we’ll finish the Eastern… [...]

- Jim Parsons

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Edmonton Oilers may already have a partial solution to the offer sheets tendered to Philip Broberg and Dylan Holloway. So too, is there an… [...]

- Jacob Billington

Welcome to the Daily Hockey Trivia for Aug. 11, 2024. This is a daily series that will test and challenge your knowledge of the modern and historical aspects of NHL… [...]

- Jim Parsons

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, there is speculation about what Brock Boeser’s next contract might look like. Meanwhile, the Washington Capitals are not likely serious contenders in the Patrik Laine… [...]

- Jim Parsons

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Evgeny Kuznetsov details what led to his decision to leave the NHL. Meanwhile, Alex Nylander talks about the odds of him playing with his brother… [...]

- Chris Wassel
NHL Rumors: The Oilers Defensive Hole, Max Pacioretty, And More

Max Pacioretty may have an NHL home very soon. We look at that, the Edmonton defensive hole, and more in the NHL Rumors. [...]

- Jim Biringer
Will Alex Ovechkin Break Wayne Gretzky’s Goal Record This Season?

One of the hot topics heading into the season is whether Alex Ovechkin will break Wayne Gretzky's goal record this season or next. [...]

- Mark Easson
NHL News: Maple Leafs, Flames, Devils, Kuznetsov, and the Oilers

Auston Matthews will be named Team Captain on Wednesday. Evander Kane might need surgery. The New Jersey Devils re-sign Nolan Foote. [...]

- Jim Biringer
The Washington Capitals Impressed Former Coach This Offseason

The Metro Division saw a lot of teams upgrading their rosters this offseason including the Washington Capitals who continue their retool. [...]

- Mark Easson
NHL Rumors: van Riemsdyk, Shattenkirk, Columbus Blue Jackets, and the Washington Capitals

Will James van Riemsdyk and Kevin Shattenkirk need to sign PTOs? Patrik Laine doesn't make sense for the Washington Capitals at this time. [...]

- Mark Easson
NHL Rumors: Will Trevor Zegras Remain With the Anaheim Ducks?

Is there a future for Trevor Zegras with the Anaheim Ducks? Is there a team or two that could be interested in Zegras? [...]

- Mark Easson
NHL Rumors: Utah Hockey Club, Washington Capitals, and the Boston Bruins

Jeremy Swayman could get into the $9 million range. The Washington Capitals have extra money for a top-six if they can find one. [...]

- Mark Easson
NHL Rumors: Washington Capitals, and the Toronto Maple Leafs

It's going to be an important season for several Washington Capitals players. Quick notes on Mitch Marner, John Tavares, and Jani Hakanpaa. [...]

- Mark Easson
NHL News: Carolina Hurricanes, and the Washington Capitals

The Carolina Hurricanes re-sign Jack Drury, and the Hurricanes put Evgeny Kuznetsov on unconditional waivers for the purpose of terminating his contract. [...]

- Mark Easson
NHL Rumors: Washington Capitals, and the Vancouver Canucks

The Washington Capitals won't rush into any extension talk with Jakub Chychrun. The Vancouver Canucks may not be done this offseason. [...]

News from Around the NHL

- Austin Nivison
Johnny Gaudreau's widow, Meredith, posts emotional tribute to Blue Jackets star on social media

Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew, were killed in a cycling accident on Thursday [...]

- Chris Bengel
Who is Johnny Gaudreau? Blue Jackets star known as 'Johnny Hockey' leaves behind tremendous legacy after death

Gaudreau, 31, tragically died in a cycling accident on Thursday evening [...]

- Chris Bengel
Johnny Gaudreau accident: Blue Jackets star dies after being struck by vehicle while cycling with his brother

Gaudreau's brother, Matthew, was also killed in the accident [...]

- Zachary Pereles
Knicks' incredible offseason gets even better; USWNT opens Olympic play with high hopes

Like many of his players, Tom Thibodeau isn't going anywhere soon [...]

- Chris Bengel
Edmonton Oilers hire former Chicago Blackhawks executive Stan Bowman as general manager

Bowman will replace previous general manager Ken Holland, whose contract was not renewed by the team [...]

- Zachary Pereles
American League wins MLB All-Star Game; 50 under-the-radar NFL players; The Open preview

It was a terrific Midsummer Classic, and yet another AL victory [...]

- Chris Bengel
Joe Pavelski announces retirement: Stars center played 18 seasons, has most playoff goals by American player

Pavelski spent the final five years of his career with Dallas after starting out with the Sharks [...]

- Zachary Pereles
2024 MLB All-Star Game starters announced; why Lakers are big losers this offseason

Aaron Judge, Shohei Ohtani, Juan Soto and Bryce Harper are among the biggest names [...]

- Erica Ayala
Jessica Campbell becomes NHL's first woman full-time coach: Kraken, Dan Bylsma make historic addition to staff

Campbell coached under Bylsma in the AHL before joining him in Seattle [...]

- Austin Nivison
Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese named WNBA All-Stars; Wimbledon's top seed ousted; top 10 stories for rest of 2024

Clark and Reese will be teammates in the July 20 showcase vs. U.S. Olympic stars [...]

- Chris Bengel
NHL opening day of free agency: Predators swing for the fences with Stamkos, Marchessault signings

The Predators and Blackhawks improved their roster quite a bit as free agency opened on Monday [...]

- Zachary Pereles
Thunder keep building by adding Isaiah Hartenstein; USMNT fail to advance in Copa America, lose to Uruguay 1-0

The Hartenstein signing is just the Thunder's latest great move [...]

- Chris Bengel
NHL free agency tracker: Predators sign Steven Stamkos, Islanders land Anthony Duclair

The NHL free agency period officially began Monday at noon ET [...]

- Austin Nivison
NHL trade tracker: Capitals acquire Jakob Chychrun in deal with Senators

The NHL offseason is off to a roaring start [...]

- Chris Bengel
NHL free agency 2024: Sam Reinhart signs eight-year contract extension with Panthers after Stanley Cup win

Reinhart scored the game-winning goal in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final, delivering Florida its first title [...]

- Austin Nivison
Paul George agrees to join 76ers; Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese topple more records; Joey Logano wins 5OT race

George, Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey form a formidable a trio in Philadelphia [...]

- Austin Nivison
2024 NHL Draft winners and losers: Canadiens nail Ivan Demidov pick, Lightning headed in wrong direction

Some teams came out of the weekend looking a lot better than others [...]

- Chris Bengel
NHL Draft 2024 picks, results: Sharks select Boston University star Macklin Celebrini with No. 1 overall pick

Round 1 of the NHL Draft took place on Friday at the Sphere in Las Vegas [...]

- Chris Bengel
NHL announces initial rosters for 4 Nations Face-Off between U.S., Canada, Sweden and Finland

The four countries revealed their first six players for the round-robin tournament [...]

- Austin Nivison
2024 NHL Awards tracker: Connor Bedard named rookie of the year, Nathan MacKinnon wins second Hart Trophy

The NHL handed out its season awards Thursday night [...]

Blue Jackets winger Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew, were killed when they were struck by a vehicle while riding bicycles, according to New Jersey State Police. [...]

- Rachel Doerrie

With the Hlinka-Gretzky Cup in the rearview mirror, draft season has begun across the globe. Here are the most intriguing skaters right now. [...]

Meredith Gaudreau, the wife of the late Johnny Gaudreau, took to social media to honor the memory of the Blue Jackets star. [...]

The Hurricanes have signed forward Seth Jarvis to an eight-year, $63.2 million contract. Jarvis scored a career-high 33 goals last season. [...]

- Anthony Olivieri and Dan Hajducky

ESPN canvassed 136 teams in the NFL, NBA, WNBA, MLB and NHL on whether they offer accommodations that fans with invisible disabilities say would make their game-day experience better. [...]

Hurricanes forward Jesper Fast, who had neck surgery Aug. 6, is expected to miss the season, the team announced Thursday. [...]

Blackhawks goaltender Laurent Brossoit is expected to return in five to seven weeks after having meniscus surgery on his right knee. [...]

The Ducks announced on Tuesday that 65 games next season will be on an over-the-air channel in Los Angeles. [...]

- Ryan S. Clark

No. 1 pick Macklin Celebrini will have the top goalie prospect in hockey behind him; has the timeline been moved up? Here are our grades for both GMs. [...]

- Ryan S. Clark

The Michigan forward is an instant boost to the Penguins' pipeline, but the Jets don't come away empty-handed. We grade both GMs here. [...]

- Kristen Shilton

The change of scenery for the Finnish forward could result in a major upgrade to Montreal's offense. We grade both GMs on the swap. [...]

- Kristen Shilton

Keanu Reeves' autographed jersey from his ceremonial one-day stint with the team will be auctioned off for charity. [...]

- Ryan S. Clark

Here are the top candidates to win the NHL's rookie of the year award next season, and the first overall pick will have some tough competition. [...]

- ESPN staff

With the draft, free agency and the first wave of summer blockbusters in the rearview mirror, here's how each team stands looking ahead to the fall. [...]

- Sean Allen and Victoria Matiash

Fantasy hockey analysis of every major trade, signing, and role change from this year's NHL offseason moves. [...]

- ESPN

ESPN's family of networks will broadcast 100 games of the 2024-25 NHL season. Here's how to tune in on the action on ESPN. [...]

- Alden Gonzalez

Diamond Sports Group, the bankrupt operator of Bally Sports channels, has reached new deals with the NBA and NHL and has ensured that it will broadcast games for teams under [...]

- Ryan Clark

The Sharks accelerated their rebuild by acquiring goaltender Yaroslav Askarov from the Predators. [...]

- ESPN staff

Stay up to date on all the moves this summer as all 32 teams re-shape their rosters for the 2024-25 NHL season. [...]

- Kristen Shilton

All AHL skaters, referees and linespersons must add approved cut-resistant neck protectors to their equipment starting in the 2024-25 season. [...]

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