Capitals Skate With Children in Cancer Fight
Washington Capitals players paired with young cancer patients, survivors and families during the annual Hockey Fights Cancer Skate.
Washington Hockey News
Hockey in Washington runs from the NHL club through college programs and the international game, and coverage here follows all of it. Reporting takes in playoff series, player trades, season records and career milestones.
Recent news
November 5, 2026
Ovechkin Opens Station for Kids in Cancer SkateThe Washington Capitals' Hockey Fights Cancer skate at MedStar Capitals Iceplex gave children affected by cancer a chance to shoot pucks with the NHL's career goal leader.
November 5, 2026
Capitals Fall 6-5 to Stars in Home LossWashington allowed 11 goals across its last two home games, dropping its third straight contest at Capital One Arena.
October 14, 2026
Hutson Brothers Will Face Off in WashingtonMontreal's Lane Hutson and Washington's Cole Hutson are set to play against each other on October 15, 2026.
October 12, 2026
Capitals Placed Roy and Sandin on Injured ReserveWashington has recalled Justin Holl from the Hershey Bears following injury setbacks to Matt Roy and Rasmus Sandin.
October 12, 2026
Alex Ovechkin Scored First Goal of Final SeasonThe Washington Capitals star netted his 930th career goal during a Sunday matchup against the Seattle Kraken.
October 10, 2026
Capitals Defeated Rangers in Home VictoryWashington secured a 3-1 win over New York in a contest attended by nearly 18,000 fans.
October 7, 2026
Alex Ovechkin Will Play Final Home Opener WednesdayThe Washington Capitals legend will mark his final home opener against the Pittsburgh Penguins.
October 6, 2026
Ted Leonsis Will Receive Lester Patrick TrophyThe Washington Capitals owner will be honored on November 30, 2026, for his contributions to U.S. hockey.
October 1, 2026
Georgetown Field Hockey Suffered Recent LossesThe Hoyas fell to both Providence and VCU, bringing the team's season record to 4-6.
September 21, 2026
Alex Ovechkin Listed as Day-to-Day With InjuryThe Washington Capitals captain is sidelined with a lower-body injury.
Regular subjects here include the Capitals' schedule and results, playoff runs, roster moves and player contracts, plus college hockey and international competition involving local players. Coverage reaches the arena and the teams that play across the region, from the District into the suburbs of Virginia and Maryland. Trade deadlines and playoff push stretches generate as much reporting as game results do. Player development pipelines and the Caps' ties to junior and minor leagues shape how many of these stories unfold.