Washington Capitals introduce new team dog Biscuit

The Washington Capitals have announced the newest member of the team -- a 9-week-old puppy named Biscuit.

Washington Capitals announce 2021-22 regular season schedule

The Washington Capitals announced their 2021-22 regular-season schedule on Friday beginning with a three-game homestand, including a home opener against the New York Rangers on October 13 at Capital One Arena. 

Washington Capitals release 2021-22 preseason schedule

The Washington Capitals have released their 2021-22 preseason schedule which will feature six games against three opponents and includes three games at Capital One Arena.

Capitals, Flyers game postponed Tuesday night due to COVID-19 concerns

Tonight’s Washington Capitals game against the Philadelphia Flyers will be postponed as a result of a second Flyers player entering the National Hockey League’s COVID Protocols.

Alex Ovechkin on COVID list, Capitals fined $100K; Canes games off

Alex Ovechkin and three other Washington Capitals players were added to the NHL's COVID-19 list Wednesday and the team was fined $100,000 by the league for violating coronavirus protocols.

Washington Capitals announce 2020-21 regular season schedule

The National Hockey League today announced the 2020-21 regular-season schedule for its 31 member clubs. The Washington Capitals will play 56 games against East Division opponents and will open the season at KeyBank Center on Thursday, Jan. 14 against the Buffalo Sabres.

2021 'Caps at Home Calendar' features players in quarantine to benefit charity

The Washington Capitals have released a 2021 Caps at Home Calendar featuring photos of players in quarantine with all proceeds benefitting Monumental Sports & Entertainment Foundation.

Washington Capitals hire Peter Laviolette's longtime assistant Kevin McCarthy

Kevin McCarthy joined Peter Laviolette's Washington Capitals coaching staff Wednesday, an expected move continuing the pair's partnership that has lasted for more than 15 years.

Henrik Lundqvist to Capitals, goalie carousel spins in NHL free agency

Henrik Lundqvist is joining a team he tormented in the playoffs for years, Braden Holtby is leaving the franchise he led to the Stanley Cup, and Anton Khudobin is staying home, after all.

Capitals select Hendrix Lapierre with first pick

The Washington Capitals selected Quebec native Hendrix Lapierre with the 22nd pick in the 2020 NHL Draft last night.

Washington Capitals tab Peter Laviolette as new head coach

Less than one month after the Washington Capitals fired head coach Todd Reirden in the wake of a second straight early exit from the Stanley Cup playoffs, the team has tabbed a new man to take the reins.

Alex Ovechkin on cover of EA Sports NHL 21

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin will become just the second player in league history to appear twice on the cover an EA Sports NHL game.

Capitals sent home from Stanley Cup playoffs after 4-0 loss to Islanders

For the second season in a row since winning the Stanley Cup, the Washington Capitals were dealt and early exit from the playoffs Thursday night in Toronto.