Washington Capitals celebrating start of cherry blossom season at tonight's game
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It's Cherry Blossom night at Capital One Arena! The Washington Capitals will be sporting custom cherry blossom jerseys during their game tonight to celebrate DC's favorite time of year. FOX 5's Chad Ricardo is live at Capital One with more.

Capitals trade away star defenseman John Carlson
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The Washington Capitals are saying goodbye to one of the most important players of the last two decades. Longtime defenseman John Carlson — a key part of the team’s 2018 Stanley Cup Finals championship run — has been traded, closing the chapter on a remarkable career in Washington. FOX 5's Chad Ricardo joins us from Arlington with more.

Washington Capitals celebrate Star Wars night at Capital One Arena
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Tonight at Capital One, it's the Washington Capitals' final game before the Olympic break, and for the fans, it also happens to be Star Wars night. Chad Ricardo joins us live. 

Top NHL prospect and Penn State freshman Gavin McKenna charged with felony assault

Penn State hockey star Gavin McKenna, a freshman center and the presumptive top pick in this summer’s NHL draft, has been charged with felony assault following an incident on Jan. 31.

Capitals celebrate four-legged friends, encourage adoption at Canines Night
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The Washington Capitals look to get back in the win column against the Toronto Maple Leafs after dropping three straight games, and they’ll have a little extra help from some four-legged friends. Each player arrived with a pup up for adoption through Wolf Trap Animal Rescue. FOX 5’s Julie Donaldson has more. 

Washington Capitals welcome youth coaches for DMV Coaches Day

The Washington Capitals hosted nearly 170 youth hockey coaches Monday at MedStar Capitals Iceplex for their annual Coaches Day celebration.

Washington Capitals, team owner Ted Leonsis drop puck on new season

The Washington Capitals took on the Boston Bruins Wednesday at Capital One Arena in D.C. It was the team's first regular season game of the 2025-2026 National Hockey League season.

Alexander Ovechkin visits Giant grocery store to celebrate launch of limited-edition cornflakes

Fans filled the Cathedral Commons Giant store on Tuesday in hopes of seeing Alexander Ovechkin, captain of the Washington Capitals and, as of this spring, the top goalscorer in NHL history.

Ovi's Great Crunch: Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin launches limited-edition cereal at Giant Food

Washington Capitals Captain Alex Ovechkin and Giant Food are teaming up to launch Ovi’s Great Crunch cereal, hitting shelves on Sept. 19. This limited-edition cereal celebrates Ovechkin's historic achievement as the NHL's all-time goals leader.

T.J. Oshie retiring from Washington Capitals

Washington Capitals Forward T.J. Oshie has announced that he’s making a big career change, retiring from the team after nine seasons. FOX 5’s Shirin Rajaee was live as he shared the news.

Washington Capitals eliminated as Hurricanes advance in NHL playoffs

The Washington Capitals were eliminated from the NHL playoffs Thursday night, falling to the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 5 of their second-round series.

Washington Capitals face Carolina Hurricanes in Game 5

The Wahington Capitals are back on the ice Thursday night in hopes of defeated the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 5.

Hurricanes top Capitals, 5-2, in game 4 of second-round playoff series

Sean Walker cut to the middle of the ice and beat Logan Thompson for a critical late goal, then Andrei Svechnikov followed with an empty-net clincher to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Washington Capitals 5-2 on Monday night and take a 3-1 lead in their second-round playoff series.

Capitals beat Hurricanes in game 2 of second-round series, 3-1

The Washington Capitals won game two in their second-round series against the Carolina Hurricanes Thursday night as they chase the Stanley Cup.

Washington Capitals face Carolina Hurricanes for Round 2 Game 1 NHL Playoffs

The Washington Capitals return to the ice Tuesday night to play host to the Carolina Hurricanes in the teams' opening tilt of their second round match-up.