Capitals’ Winning Streak Keeping Slim Playoff Hopes Alive Entering April Christopher Babos | April 2, 2026 The Washington Capitals have surged back into the playoff conversation following a three-game winning streak and cooling off the red-hot Philadelphia Flyers in a 6-4 win on Tuesday night. Washington’s…
Every NHL Team’s Longest-Tenured Player Ryan Szporer | April 2, 2026 *this article was updated in March 2026**this archive was originally written by Ryan Gagne Hockey players train their entire lives to make it to the best league in the world…
Capitals Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – More Milestones, Desperation Time and More THW Staff | March 30, 2026 The Washington Capitals are in the final stretch of the regular season, and every single point matters as they battle for a playoff spot. Here are the key storylines surrounding…
Capitals News & Notes: Playoff Odds, Ovechkin’s 32nd Hat Trick & Eye-Popping Stats From Hutson’s Debut Christopher Babos | March 28, 2026 The Washington Capitals visit the Vegas Golden Knights for some “Capitals After Dark” action on Saturday night for Game 74 of their NHL schedule. Washington’s postseason hopes are hanging on…
7 Biggest NHL Players in Today’s Game Tony Wolak | March 25, 2026 *This archive was updated in Oct. 2025 In today’s NHL, speed dominates. No longer can teams roster slow, hulking defensemen capable of obstructing opponents into submission. But, if a player…
The Best Rookie Seasons in NHL History Greg Boysen | March 23, 2026 The National Hockey League has witnessed a number of sensational rookie campaigns throughout its storied history and this trend is set to continue. With the next squad of exceptional young…
Capitals Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Ovechkin Milestone, Hutson Impact and More THW Staff | March 23, 2026 Here are the key storylines, playoff outlook, and upcoming schedule for the Washington Capitals for the week of March 23-30, 2026. Alex Ovechkin’s 1,000th Career Goal The absolute biggest story…
Milestones the Washington Capitals Have Recently Reached Hayley Paljug | March 23, 2026 As the season winds down, the Washington Capitals are still pushing and are not out of the playoffs yet. Each game, the players show up with their best performances and…
Alex Ovechkin Totals 1,000th Career Goal in Capitals’ 3-2 Overtime Loss Against Avalanche Christopher Babos | March 22, 2026 Alex Ovechkin became the second NHL skater to reach a 1,000 combined regular-season and postseason goals during the Washington Capitals‘ 3-2 overtime loss to the Colorado Avalanche on Sunday afternoon. Washington’s…
3 Takeaways From Capitals 4-1 Win Over Senators Christopher Babos | March 19, 2026 It was an exciting night at Capital One Arena for Cole Hutson and the Washington Capitals following a 4-1 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Wednesday night. While a rookie…
NHL Morning Recap – March 19, 2026 Spencer Lazary | March 19, 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 six NHL games that were played on…
Today in Hockey History: March 16 Matthew Zator | March 16, 2026 Yesterday in Hockey History: March 15 Tomorrow in Hockey History: March 17 Today is about scoring goals and keeping them out of the net, as this date in National Hockey League…