Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery's update on Ryan Leonard following a brutal hit from Jacob Trouba wasn't encouraging.

The Washington Capitals have had a strong start to the 2025-26 season. A major reason for it has been the elevated play of star forward Tom Wilson.

Only one team, the juggernaut Avalanche, is allowing fewer goals per game, and only two clubs, Colorado and Carolina, boast a better expected goals rate at 5-on-5. Washington is also third in shot attempt rate, meaning the Caps are dominating possession at even strength for the most part.

Washington Capitals rookie forward Ryan Leonard has been ruled out of Friday night's contest against the Anaheim Ducks.

The Washington Capitals placed goalie Charlie Lindgren and forward Ryan Leonard on injured reserve Sunday night before their game against Columbus.Washington recalled forward Bogdan Trineyev and goalie Clay Stevenson from Hershey of the American Hockey League.

The Washington Capitals have looked every bit like a juggernaut this season. Alex Ovechkin’s nightly march toward 1,000 goals has turned each game into a celebr

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Alex Ovechkin had his 33rd career hat trick and added an assist to move into 10th place on the NHL points list, helping the Washington Capitals beat Montreal 8-4 on Thursday night to hand the Canadiens their fifth straight loss.

After 987 regular season games, Craig Smith has called it a career. The former Boston Bruins forward made the announcement Monday through Magnuson Hockey Agency.

Washington Capitals coach Spencer Carbery praised Alex Ovechkin after his two-goal performance, which included his 911th NHL career goal in a win over the San Jose Sharks.