Washington Capitals: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Pierre-Luc Dubois News / Field Level Media / March 13

Caps' Pierre-Luc Dubois faces former team in visit to L.A.

Pierre-Luc Dubois didn't last long with the Los Angeles Kings. Just one season into his eight-year contract, he was traded to the Washington Capitals last June for goalie Darcy Kuemper.

Anthony Beauvillier News / Inside The Rink / March 12

What Can Anthony Beauvillier Bring to the Washington Capitals?

On the day of the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline, the Pittsburgh Penguins traded forward Anthony Beauvillier to the Washington Capitals in exchange for a 2025 second-round draft pick.

Alexander Ovechkin News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 12

Alex Ovechkin earns fans’ respect after selfless act near end of Ducks game

Washington Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin is on the brink of hockey immortality, but he’s still a team-first guy. Ovi, who needs just nine more goals to break Wayne Gretzky’s all-time record, didn’t score in Tuesday’s 7-4 victory over the Anaheim Ducks, but his selfless play was on full display late in the third period.

Washington Capitals News / Breakaway on SI / March 12

Capitals HC Early Jack Adams Favorite

The Washington Capitals barely squeaked into the Stanley Cup Playoffs last season, with a 40-31-11 record. This time around, with 17 games to go, the Capitals are the top team in the NHL.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 12

Capitals overtake Ducks in explosive 3rd period

Nic Dowd scored the winning goal with 6:35 remaining and Aliaksei Protas recorded his first career hat trick for the Washington Capitals, who pulled away to a 7-4 victory over the host Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday.

Aliaksei Protas News / WashingtonCaps.com / March 12

Watch: Aliaksei Protas' First Career Hat Trick

Washington Capitals News / NoVa Caps / March 12

Washington Capitals Drop Anaheim Ducks, 7-4; Tom Wilson, Jakob Chychrun Both Set Career-Highs In Points; Aliaksei Protas Records First NHL Hat Trick

Photo: @Capitals The Washington Capitals defeated the Anaheim Ducks by a score of 7-4 at Honda Center on Tuesday in the opener of their three-game California road trip.

Alexander Ovechkin News / The Hockey Writers / March 11

Capitals’ Remaining 2024-25 Schedule as Ovechkin Chases History

Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals have a dwindling number of games remaining in the 2024-25 NHL schedule. Ovechkin netted his 33rd goal of the season in Washington’s 4-2 win over the Seattle Kraken on March 9.

Washington Capitals News / Last Word On Sports / March 11

New Washington Capital Forward Fits the Team’s Mold

Anthony Beauvillier logged significant minutes with Sidney Crosby on the Pittsburgh Penguins first line in 61 games. If his first game with the Washington Capitals, is any indication, he will have to wait to skate on Washington’s top line with Alex Ovechkin.

Alexander Ovechkin News / NHL Trade Talk / March 12

NHL to Ensure Ovechkin’s Historic Goal Called By Special Voice

The NHL and the Washington Capitals are working together to ensure that fans will hear Alex Ovechkin’s record-setting goal called by longtime play-by-play announcer Joe Beninati on Monumental Sports Network (MNMT).

Washington Capitals News / Field Level Media / March 10

Alex Ovechkin sits 8 goals shy of Wayne Gretzky as Capitals visit Ducks

Alex Ovechkin takes his pursuit of Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL goals record to the West Coast this week as the Washington Capitals begin a three-game road trip Tuesday night against the Anaheim Ducks.

Washington Capitals News / House of Hockey / March 10

Alex Ovechkin Likely to Leave the NHL Sooner Than Expected After Latest Report

Alex Ovechkin is in the midst of making history in 2024/25, and now a new report reveals it may be the second to last season of his illustrious NHL career.

Jaromir Jagr News / WashingtonCaps.com / March 10

Watch: Capitals Top 50 Moments | The Jagr Deal

Washington Capitals News / Breakaway on SI / March 10

Capitals Forward Relishes Once In a Lifetime Opportunity

The Washington Capitals are pursuing a Stanley Cup in 2025, much to the surprise of the entire NHL. Not only that, the organization is supporting their captain, Alex Ovechkin, and his efforts to become the league's all-time leading goal scorer.

Washington Capitals News / Breakaway on SI / March 10

Capitals Forward Named Third Star of Week

The Washington Capitals have put together a huge bounce-back season with the best record in the NHL at 42-14-8 through 64 games. While Dylan Strome is leading the way with 63 points and captain Alex Ovechkin has picked up 33 goals, another key in the Capitals roster has put together a solid week.

Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / March 10

The stretch run is on for Alex Ovechkin to break all-time goal-scoring record

Alex Ovechkin is closing in on history. After scoring an empty-net goal to seal a 4-2 win over the Seattle Kraken on Sunday, the Washington Capitals captain has 886 goals in his NHL career, just nine away from surpassing Wayne Gretzky’s previously untouchable record of 894 goals.

Alexander Ovechkin News / The Hockey Writers / March 10

Alex Ovechkin Becomes 11th NHL Player to Reach 1,600 Points

Alex Ovechkin became the 11th player to reach 1,600 career NHL points with an empty-net goal in a 4-2 win over the Seattle Kraken on Sunday (March 10).

Washington Capitals News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 9

Alex Ovechkin hits historic milestone amid Wayne Gretzky chase

The 2025 NHL Trade Deadline is now in the rearview mirror. And as a result, the Stanley Cup Playoff race is coming into full focus. However, the 2024-25 campaign is a bit more unique.

Washington Capitals News / Yardbarker / March 9

Watch: Ovechkin hits new milestones in chase for goals record

Watch: Alex Ovechkin hits new career milestones in chase for goals record

Hockey fans have their eyes trained on Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin every time he's on the ice and that's for good reason.

Watch: 10 players sent to penalty box after Kraken-Capitals tussle

Who scored the most goals for every NHL franchise?

The 'NHL franchise all-time point leaders' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 9

Watch: 10 players sent to penalty box in Kraken-Capitals game

Watch: 10 players sent to penalty box after Kraken-Capitals tussle

Penalties are common in hockey, especially those involving roughing. However, on Sunday, one scuffle resulted in everyone present on the ice being served with disciplinary consequences.

Capitals make surprising trade for rival's winger

Capitals winger suffers significant setback in injury recovery

Who are the current captains of each NHL franchise?

The 'Most 30-goal NHL seasons' quiz

Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / March 9

Capitals prospect Andrew Cristall becomes first WHLer to record 400 points in 21st Century

Washington Capitals prospect Andrew Cristall became the first Western Hockey League (WHL) player to record 400 points in the 21st Century over the weekend.

Washington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 8