Capitals celebrate Cherry Blossom season with limited-edition jersey

The Washington Capitals are celebrating D.C.’s iconic spring tradition with a dazzling new Cherry Blossom jersey that pays homage to the franchise's history. 

Ovechkin’s hat trick lifts Capitals over Oilers, now 13 goals from Gretzky's record

Alex Ovechkin scored his 880th, 881st and 882nd career goals to record a hat trick and move 13 goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record and give the Washington Capitals a 7-3 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Sunday. 

NHL announces return of World Cup of Hockey in 2028

The NHL and NHL Players’ Association announced the return of the World Cup of Hockey in 2028, aiming to establish a regular cycle of international tournaments featuring the world's top players.

Capitals unveil Black History Month jersey designed by The Museum DC

The Museum DC has designed an exclusive Black History Month jersey for one of the hottest teams in the NHL, the Washington Capitals.

Washington Capitals, young skaters honor teammates lost in DC plane crash

The Washington Capitals community and young skaters across the DMV are mourning the victims of the American Airlines plane crash, including those with ties to local ice rinks.

Beloved Capitals announcer Wes Johnson hospitalized; Fans show support

For 25 years, his unmistakable voice has energized Washington Capitals fans, announcing goals, penalties, and famously “UNLEASHING THE FURY" at every home game. But now, Wes Johnson, the Capitals’ beloved public address announcer, is fighting for his life after being found unconscious in a hotel room last week.

Capitals' Alex Ovechkin closing in on Gretzky's 894 goals record

Ovechkin had a hat trick in a 5-2 win at Vegas on Sunday, scoring goals 864, 865 and 866 in the same arena where he and the Capitals celebrated the franchise’s only Stanley Cup championship in 2018.

New details about driver charged with killing Johnny Gaudreau, brother revealed in detention hearing

The driver charged with killing NHL hockey player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew as they bicycled on a rural road had a blood-alcohol level of .087, above the .08 legal limit in New Jersey, a prosecutor said Friday.

Johnny Gaudreau's widow, Meredith, reveals pregnancy with third child at memorial

During a memorial service for Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew, Johnny's widow, Meredith, revealed that she is pregnant with the couple's third child. Matthew's wife, Madeline, is also pregnant with their first child.

Mourners gather to remember Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau at funeral service in Pennsylvania

Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew were remembered by family, friends, and teammates at a funeral service Monday afternoon. The brothers were tragically killed by a suspected drunk driver late last month.

Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau to be remembered at funeral service Monday

Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew will be remembered by family, friends, and teammates at a funeral service Monday afternoon. The brothers were tragically killed by a suspected drunk driver late last month.

Fundraiser for Matthew Gaudreau’s widow surpasses $560K after tragic accident

The hockey community has raised over $560,000 for Matthew Gaudreau’s pregnant widow following the tragic deaths of Matthew and his brother, NHL star Johnny Gaudreau. Tributes continue to pour in as fans and players mourn the loss and plan memorials.