Category: Capitals
After final game as rivals, Alex Ovechkin leads Capitals back onto the ice for handshake line with Marc-André Fleury: ‘It’s well-deserved for him’
CapitalsThe Washington Capitals took time to bid farewell to Marc-André Fleury after playing the Minnesota Wild for the last time in the regular season. Fleury, who will retire at the end of the 2024-25 campaign, did not start in net Thursday night against the Capitals, but captain Alex Ovechkin led his tea...
Read moreCaps, Calder Cup champ McIlrath sign extension
Washington CapitalsDefenseman Dylan McIlrath, who captained AHL Hershey to two Calder Cup championships, signed a two-year extension Thursday with the Capitals.
Read moreCapitals Sign Dylan McIlrath To Two-Year Extension
WashingtonOnly one defenseman on the Washington Capitals isn’t signed beyond this season. The Capitals announced they’ve signed Dylan McIlrath to a two-year, $1.6MM contract extension, an average annual value of $800K. It’s a modest bump in pay for the Winnipeg, Manitoba native, who’s been earning $775K over...
Read moreChris Patrick on Ryan Leonard joining the Capitals at end of season: ‘As soon as his college season is over, we’ll get on the phone and talk to his agent’
CapitalsRyan Leonard is set to be an important part of the Washington Capitals’ future. The 20-year-old winger just finished another standout regular season with the Boston College Eagles, winning Hockey East Player of the Year after posting 47 points (29g, 18a) in 35 games. However, Caps management also be...
Read moreLive updates: Washington Capitals vs Winnipeg Jets at Canada Life Centre
JetsThe two best teams in the NHL are facing each other north of the border. The Capitals, the best club in the league, are taking on the Jets — team no. 2 overall — in Winnipeg. Read our game preview here. Alex Ovechkin will continue his chase of Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goals record. Coming into
Read moreHow Alex Ovechkin first ended up in his ‘Office’ on the Capitals’ power play
Blaine ForsytheAdam Oates and Blaine Forsythe may be the Capitals coaches who get most of the credit for Alex Ovechkin’s power-play success, but the Russian forward’s first bench boss in the NHL, Glen Hanlon, was the first to plant the seed of what would eventually become “Ovi’s Office.” The revelation was made by...
Read moreJakob Chychrun says contract extension talks picked up after Ted Leonsis wore his jersey to game: ‘From that night, it was pretty quick’
Jakob ChychrunThe Washington Capitals announced Tuesday that Jakob Chychrun will stick around DC long-term after inking him to an eight-year extension worth $9 million per season. With Chychurn re-signed, the Capitals have all their top-six defensemen under contract through the 2025-26 campaign. Chychrun, who wou...
Read moreCapitals prank Jakob Chychrun after signing huge contract extension
Tom GulittiThe Washington Capitals’ tape bandit struck again. Tuesday, shortly after Jakob Chychrun signed an eight-year contract extension worth $9 million per season, the defenseman unknowingly took the ice for the Capitals’ morning skate in Winnipeg with money taped to the back of his jersey. Traveling beat...
Read moreCaps lock in D Chychrun with 8-year extension
Jakob ChychrunJakob Chychrun, set to become an unrestricted free agent this summer, signed an eight-year extension worth $72 million with the Capitals.
Read moreCapitals Sign Jakob Chychrun to 8-Year Contract Extension
Nick JensenOn Tuesday morning, the Washington Capitals announced an eight-year, $72 million contract extension for defenseman Jakob Chychrun. The 6-foot-2 blueliner has been excellent in his first season with the Capitals,…
Read moreCaps lock in D Chychrun with 8-year extension
Jakob ChychrunJakob Chychrun, set to become an unrestricted free agent this summer, signed an eight-year extension worth $72 million with the Capitals.
Read moreWashington Capitals Sign Jakob Chychrun To Massive Contract Extension
Washington CapitalsThe Washington Capitals have made a massive move, as they have signed defenseman Jakob Chychrun to an eight-year, $72 million contract extension. Starting next season, he will have a $9 million AAV.👏 CHYCHY'S LOCKED IN 👏The Washington Capitals have re-signed defenseman Jakob Chychrun to an eight-y...
Read moreCapitals clinch home-ice in first round of playoffs after Devils loss
New Jersey Devils’The Washington Capitals may still have over three weeks remaining in the regular season, but their playoff picture continues to become clearer as each day passes. Less than a week after clinching a playoff spot, the Capitals are now guaranteed to have home ice in the first round of the postseason. T...
Read moreDylan Strome says Jakob Chychrun’s ‘new thing’ is that he wants to have no light bulbs in his house
CapitalsJakob Chychrun goes about his life in a thoughtful and intentional way, and Dylan Strome recently shared a new detail about the Capitals defenseman that’s, well, dim — in a literal sense. Chychrun, who already has one of the most unique diets in the NHL, is now bringing that same energy into — or I
Read moreRyan Leonard and Cole Hutson among five Capitals prospects playing in this year’s NCAA tournament
Washington CapitalsThe NCAA Men’s Ice Hockey Committee has selected the 16 teams that will participate in the 2025 NCAA tournament. The Washington Capitals will have five prospects on five different teams involved in the single-elimination format. To win the national championship, a team will need to win two games in...
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