The Capitals center has been a game-changer for D.C. this season and has thrived while helping fill Pierre-Luc Dubois' void.

The Washington Capitals may have lost to the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday, but Alex Ovechkin achieved a rare NHL milestone.

Brandon Bussi stopped all three shots in a shootout to lift the Carolina Hurricanes to a 3-2 victory over the Washington Capitals in a matchup of the top two teams in the Eastern Conference standings.

ARLINGTON, Va. – The Washington Capitals have loaned goaltender Garin Bjorklund to the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League (AHL), senior vice president and general manager Chris Patrick announced today. In addition, the Capitals have activated goaltender Charlie Lindgren from Injured Reserve (IR).

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.

Hurricanes rookie goalie Brandon Bussi made NHL history, helping Carolina defeat the Capitals 3-2 in a shootout thriller.

Washington Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin is trending across NHL news roundup platforms after a touching moment during a Washington Capitals community event. A video showing him helping a young player during a friendly on-ice session has flooded social media.

The team is launching the Capitals Street Hockey League — or CSHL — for kids between the ages of 8 and 12. The inaugural season will run from March to May 2026, at three rinks: Lake Fairfax Park, in Reston, Virginia; Francis C. Hammond Middle School in Alexandria; and Ridge Road Recreational Park, in Germantown, Maryland.

Logan Thompson made 39 saves to record his 100th career victory and seventh career shutout as the Washington Capitals defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 2-0 on Sunday night

Through 24 games so far with the AHL's Hershey Bears, Cristall has three goals and 17 assists for 20 points, and as he continues to produce, the coaching staff is keeping a close eye on him and believes he can take his game to an even higher level.