Capitals Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Carlson Era Ends, Dowd Departs, New Faces and More THW Staff | March 8, 2026 It is definitely an emotional and transitional week for the Washington Capitals and their fans. Following the March 6 trade deadline, the team is dealing with a massive roster shakeup,…
Non-Canadian-Born Captains to Win the Stanley Cup Ryan Gagne | March 8, 2026 On Monday, June 24, 2024, the Florida Panthers captured their first Stanley Cup title in a thrilling Game 7 victory over the Edmonton Oilers. When NHL commissioner Gary Bettman came…
The Capitals’ High-Wire Act at the 2026 Trade Deadline THW Staff | March 8, 2026 For 17 seasons, John Carlson was the constant in D.C. He was the power-play quarterback, the minute-muncher, and the last remaining pillar of a defensive core that brought a Stanley…
NHL Trade Grades: Ducks Upgrade Defense in Shocker John Carlson Deal With Capitals Alex Chauvancy | March 6, 2026 Maybe you saw the news late last night, but in case you missed it, the Anaheim Ducks and Washington Capitals linked up on a late-night trade that sent longtime Capital…
Ducks Acquire John Carlson For 2 Draft Picks Andrew Forbes | March 6, 2026 The first official trade of the NHL Trade Deadline day came down the wire just after one o’clock in the morning as the Anaheim Ducks acquired defenceman John Carlson from…
Golden Knights Acquire Nic Dowd From Capitals for Third, Second, and Jesper Vikman Owen Hillman | March 5, 2026 The Vegas Golden Knights have acquired veteran center Nic Dowd from the Washington Capitals in exchange for goaltender Jesper Vikman, a 2027 third-round pick, and a 2029 second-round pick. Dowd…
7 Cool Things About Alexander Ovechkin THW Archives | March 5, 2026 The Washington Capitals’ Alexander Ovechkin is this generation’s greatest goalscorer and up on the Mt. Rushmore of all-time snipers. He has 921 goals since entering the NHL in 2005-06, 269…
Ethen Frank Lands 2-Year Contract Extension From Capitals Christopher Babos | March 4, 2026 Ethen Frank signed a two-year, $4 million contract extension with the Washington Capitals on Wednesday morning. The extension carries an average annual value of $2 million and runs through 2027-28,…
NHL Morning Recap – March 4, 2026 Spencer Lazary | March 4, 2026 Welcome to another edition of the NHL Morning Recap. All the Latest NHL Daily Recaps Today, we will be looking at the scores of the 11 NHL games that were played on…
Highs and Lows of the Capitals’ First Week Post-Olympic Break Hayley Paljug | March 2, 2026 The Washington Capitals played three games to start their post-Olympic push to the playoffs and finish out February, facing the Philadelphia Flyers, Vegas Golden Knights, and Montreal Canadiens and ending…
Capitals Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Trade Deadline, van Riemsdyk, Hutson and More THW Staff | March 1, 2026 Washington Capitals fans are on the edge of their seats right now. The next seven days are arguably some of the most pivotal of the season for the Caps. Here…
2025-26 Vezina Trophy Tracker: New Goalie Enters Conversation Harrison Smajovits | March 1, 2026 A month full of Olympic action in February almost made us forget there was NHL action to be played. Each team only played a handful of games, but it’s been…