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Alex Ovechkin has a lot to be optimistic about individually even though age-related regression has finally caught up to him. Ovechkin finished the 2023-24 season with 31 goals, becoming the first player in league history to have 18 30-goal seasons. The Great Eight is also now just 41 markers shy of sharing the NHL's all-time…
ARLINGTON, VA -- The Washington Capitals wrapped up their season on Tuesday, speaking to the media at Breakdown Day after losing in Game Four to the New York Rangers. For Spencer Carbery, Breakdown Day offered him a chance to reflect back on the ups and downs of his first year as an NHL head coach.…
The Washington Capitals were out of the playoffs just one day before the first trade rumbling about a player emerged. Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman tossed out goaltender Darcy Kuemper's name as one he believes the Caps will try and move this offseason. Kuemper, signed to a five-year deal during the 2022 free agency period, makes $5.25…
The Washington Capitals finished 28th in the league in goals scored this past season, the only playoff team occupying a spot in the bottom ten of the NHL. At the end of the regular season, the Capitals had just two players with 20 or more goals on their roster, Alex Ovechkin (31) and Dylan Strome…
The Washington Capitals announced on Saturday afternoon that forward Nicklas Backstrom underwent hip surgery. The operation was a success, and the Capitals say his recovery process will be "lengthy." #Caps center Nicklas Backstrom underwent left hip resurfacing surgery on Friday. The surgery was performed at the ANCA Clinic in Belgium. Backstrom will begin his rehabilitation…