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Alex Ovechkin just turned 40. The Washington star’s future past this season remains uncertain

Credit: AP/Karl B DeBlaker

Alex Ovechkin just turned 40. The Washington star’s future past this season remains uncertain

NHL training camps open with Oilers’ Connor McDavid unsigned and Panthers’ Matthew Tkachuk out

NHL training camps open with Oilers’ Connor McDavid unsigned and Panthers’ Matthew Tkachuk out

Capitals put assistant coach Mitch Love on leave pending an NHL investigation

Capitals put assistant coach Mitch Love on leave pending an NHL investigation

Alex Ovechkin partners with a Russian technology company to make a movie about his career

Alex Ovechkin partners with a Russian technology company to make a movie about his career

Longtime Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom is resuming his hockey career with Brynas IF in Sweden

Longtime Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom is resuming his hockey career with Brynas IF in Sweden

Mia Hamm, Alonzo Mourning, Craig Laughlin among DC’s Sports Hall of Fame’s latest class

Mia Hamm, Alonzo Mourning, Craig Laughlin among DC’s Sports Hall of Fame’s latest class

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NHL schedule release: What to watch for next season, from Matthew Schaefer to more Ovechkin

NHL schedule release: What to watch for next season, from Matthew Schaefer to more Ovechkin

NHL releases the 2025-26 schedule, the last 82-game season before new CBA increases it to 84

NHL releases the 2025-26 schedule, the last 82-game season before new CBA increases it to 84

Commanders owners rank 3rd on CNBC sports empire valuations list

Commanders owners rank 3rd on CNBC sports empire valuations list

Capitals set to donate outdoor in-line hockey rink in Prince William County

Capitals set to donate outdoor in-line hockey rink in Prince William County

NHL’s first decentralized draft is a logistical challenge to make the event fit for TV

NHL’s first decentralized draft is a logistical challenge to make the event fit for TV

T.J. Oshie, US Olympic star in Sochi and Capitals Stanley Cup champion, announces he’s retiring

T.J. Oshie, US Olympic star in Sochi and Capitals Stanley Cup champion, announces he’s retiring

Washington Capitals’ Spencer Carbery wins the Jack Adams Award as NHL coach of the year

Washington Capitals’ Spencer Carbery wins the Jack Adams Award as NHL coach of the year

Today in Sports – Washington Capitals win the Stanley Cup for the first time in franchise history

Today in Sports – Washington Capitals win the Stanley Cup for the first time in franchise history

Capitals say no decision has been made on Alex Ovechkin’s NHL future after email mistake

Capitals say no decision has been made on Alex Ovechkin’s NHL future after email mistake

Panthers’ Sam Reinhart exits Eastern final Game 2 against Hurricanes with injury after Aho hit

Panthers’ Sam Reinhart exits Eastern final Game 2 against Hurricanes with injury after Aho hit

Chatfield out for Hurricanes’ loss in Game 1 of Eastern final against Panthers

Chatfield out for Hurricanes’ loss in Game 1 of Eastern final against Panthers

Washington Capitals’ Alex Alexeyev pepper-sprayed by police, charged with public intoxication

Washington Capitals’ Alex Alexeyev pepper-sprayed by police, charged with public intoxication

Alex Ovechkin says he intends to keep playing for the Capitals, his 21st NHL season at age 40

Alex Ovechkin says he intends to keep playing for the Capitals, his 21st NHL season at age 40

Known for their shot volume, Hurricanes reach the East final by keeping the Capitals’ to a minimum

Known for their shot volume, Hurricanes reach the East final by keeping the Capitals’ to a minimum

Bad-angle shot eliminates Ovechkin and the Capitals, ending ‘memorable’ year for Washington

Bad-angle shot eliminates Ovechkin and the Capitals, ending ‘memorable’ year for Washington

Hurricanes eliminate Capitals with 3-1 Game 5 win

Hurricanes eliminate Capitals with 3-1 Game 5 win

Top Hurricanes prospect Alexander Nikishin makes his NHL debut in Game 5 at the Capitals

Top Hurricanes prospect Alexander Nikishin makes his NHL debut in Game 5 at the Capitals

Svechnikov breaks late tie as Hurricanes beat Capitals 3-1 to reach Eastern Conference final

Svechnikov breaks late tie as Hurricanes beat Capitals 3-1 to reach Eastern Conference final

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