3 NHL Rookie Standouts From Week 1: Björck, Helenius, & Hutson Justin Giampietro | October 6, 2026 Week 1 of the 2026-27 regular season has concluded. Some teams disappointed, and some surprised. But which players—specifically, rookies—lived up to the hype and more? Here’s an early look at…
3 Capitals Breakout Candidates for 2026-27 Christopher Babos | September 20, 2026 The Washington Capitals enter the 2026-27 campaign expecting to return to the postseason party behind a talented group including Alex Ovechkin, Tom Wilson, Alex Tuch, Jordan Kyrou, and Jakob Chychrun.…
9 Metropolitan Division Breakout Candidates for 2026-27 Alex Chauvancy | September 9, 2026 The Metropolitan Division looks quite improved heading into the new NHL season. One reason is that there’s plenty of young talent ready to blossom. Let’s look at nine players who…
3 Players to Watch at 2026-27 Capitals Rookie Camp Hayley Paljug | September 5, 2026 September in the NHL means media day, training camps, and prospects vying for a full-time roster spot with their teams. These hopeful newcomers showcase their skills and make a case…
Capitals’ Worst-Case Scenarios for 2026-27 Christopher Babos | August 15, 2026 Earlier this week, I took a look at the best possible outcomes for the Washington Capitals heading toward the 2026-27 NHL regular season. On paper, Capitals general manager Chris Patrick…
3 Questions the Capitals Must Answer Before the Season Begins Christopher Babos | July 31, 2026 After acquiring highly-priced wingers Alex Tuch and Jordan Kyrou this offseason, the Washington Capitals made it abundantly clear that missing the playoffs during the remainder of Alex Ovechkin’s NHL career…
Capitals’ Cole Hutson and Andrew Cristall Invited to 2026 NHLPA Rookie Showcase Christopher Babos | July 24, 2026 Two members of the Washington Capitals organization have been invited to the 2026 NHLPA Rookie Showcase in Chicago, Illinois, next week. Defenseman Cole Hutson and forward Andrew Cristall are expected…
Highs and Lows From the Capitals’ 2025-26 Season Hayley Paljug | April 21, 2026 The Washington Capitals are coming off a rollercoaster season in 2025-26. While they did not make the Stanley Cup Playoffs, they were in the fight until the very end and…
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…
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…
