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NHL Rumors: Devils’ Cap Situation, John Carlson Contract Talk & Wild Not Done

Justin Giampietro | December 20, 2025

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the New Jersey Devils are in some cap trouble, so letting a player or two go will be necessary to beef up the lineup. What…

Categories Calgary Flames, Editor's Choice, Minnesota Wild, New Jersey Devils, NHL Rumors, Washington Capitals

Washington Capitals Injury Updates: Leonard, Lindgren, and Carlson

Hayley Paljug | December 11, 2025

The Washington Capitals had a much-needed two-day break after a tough early schedule with little downtime. While these breaks give players a chance to rest, three currently injured Capitals may…

Categories Capitals Transactions, Washington Capitals

3 Takeaways Following Capitals’ Tight 3-2 Loss to Lightning 

Christopher Babos | November 9, 2025

Tampa Bay Lightning forward Brandon Hagel unsealed a tie game at 8:42 of the third period to provide a 3-2 win over the Washington Capitals at Benchmark International on Saturday…

Categories Washington Capitals

Capitals’ John Carlson Reaches 1,100 Games: A Look Back at His Career so Far

Hayley Paljug | November 2, 2025

Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson played his 1,100th NHL game on Saturday evening. The career-long Capital became the 15th defenseman in league history to play 1,100-plus games with one team,…

Categories Capitals History, Hockey History, Washington Capitals

Contract Extension Not Guaranteed for John Carlson & the Capitals

Frank Mills | October 4, 2025

Washington Capitals’ defenseman John Carlson is entering the final year of his eight-year, $64 million contract. According to ESPN’s Greg Wyshynski, as of Sept. 18, there have been no discussions…

Categories Washington Capitals

7 Capitals Who Won’t Be Traded in 2023-24

Jesse Courville-Lynch | October 20, 2023

With a slow start to their 2023-24 season, the Washington Capitals seem to be back where they were just a season ago when they ended up missing the playoffs and…

Categories Washington Capitals

Top Capitals Players to Draft in Fantasy Hockey 2023-24

Jesse Courville-Lynch | September 29, 2023

The NHL season is rapidly approaching, and for the Washington Capitals, they hope to improve on what was a lackluster 2022-23 season. For those fans who enjoy playing fantasy hockey…

Categories Fantasy, Washington Capitals

3 Takeaways From Capitals’ 6-1 Win Over Blackhawks

Jesse Courville-Lynch | March 24, 2023

The Washington Capitals came into Thursday night’s game looking poised to get two points after a disappointing overtime loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday (March 21). With another…

Categories Washington Capitals

3 Capitals Who Can Contend for NHL Awards in 2022-23

Luke James | October 7, 2022

The regular season is just around the corner and the Washington Capitals inch toward it with aspirations of rebounding from an early playoff exit. This offseason was relatively quiet in…

Categories Washington Capitals

Capitals’ Cap Management Looks Solid Before 2022-23 Season

Luke James | August 25, 2022

If you wanted a brief assessment of whether the Washington Capitals have managed their cap space effectively under general manager Brian MacLellan, ‘it’s complicated’ would be the response. Following another…

Categories Washington Capitals

Capitals’ John Carlson Has Been Key to Post-January Playoff Push

Luke James | April 17, 2022

It isn’t normal for a team’s leader in assists to fly under the radar, especially for playoff-bound squads like the Washington Capitals. Typically, a certain level of fanfare surrounds players…

Categories Washington Capitals

5 Best Dad Strength Performances in NHL History

Shawn Wilken | March 31, 2022

When it comes to being a parent, nothing compares to how challenging yet rewarding it can be as a life experience. It comes with its many ups and downs, sleepless…

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