en-us SportSpyder - The Latest Washington Capitals News https://sportspyder.com/nhl/washington-capitals/news The NHL offseason has quieted down over the last month, with little major news outside of a few notable contract signings, including Macklin Celebrini’s five‑year extension worth $18.8 million per… Sat, 22 Aug 2026 12:55:21 GMT Zach Berta https://sportspyder.com/nhl/washington-capitals/articles/57667281 https://sportspyder.com/nhl/washington-capitals/articles/57667281 false false The Freedom 250 Grand Prix is set to be held on Sunday, and two Washington Capitals players got a first look at the street course. Friday, Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson and defenseman Matt Roy climbed into specially built two-seat Indy cars and sat behind professional drivers, taking a high-speed lap around the Freedom 250 circuit. Sat, 22 Aug 2026 05:36:44 GMT Ian Oland https://sportspyder.com/nhl/washington-capitals/articles/57665315 https://sportspyder.com/nhl/washington-capitals/articles/57665315 false false Zdeno Chara has officially put an end to his on-ice playing days. Chara played in “Zee’s Final Shift” on Friday, an all-star-laden farewell game celebrating the Slovakian defenseman’s legendary career. The friendly took place inside a sold-out Pavol Demitra Ice Hockey Stadium in Chara’s hometown of Trencin, Slovakia. At the end of the game, Chara Sat, 22 Aug 2026 02:17:23 GMT Chris Cerullo https://sportspyder.com/nhl/washington-capitals/articles/57664217 https://sportspyder.com/nhl/washington-capitals/articles/57664217 false false Lokomotiv Yaroslavl repeated as Gagarin Cup champions last season, capturing their fifth title in franchise history. Now, the team has inspired a league-wide change to the jerseys of reigning KHL champions. “The KHL champion will wear a gold [shield],” the league’s media projects director Artashes Sargsyan told Championat.com, as translated by Google Translate. “Previously, such Sat, 22 Aug 2026 01:44:04 GMT Ian Oland https://sportspyder.com/nhl/washington-capitals/articles/57664011 https://sportspyder.com/nhl/washington-capitals/articles/57664011 false false The Washington Capitals have started extension talks with forwards Ryan Leonard and Justin Sourdif. Sat, 22 Aug 2026 01:09:20 GMT Brian La Rose https://sportspyder.com/nhl/washington-capitals/articles/57663814 https://sportspyder.com/nhl/washington-capitals/articles/57663814 false false The Washington Capitals are putting in the work as the season draws closer. Sat, 22 Aug 2026 00:24:00 GMT Sammi Silber https://sportspyder.com/nhl/washington-capitals/articles/57663474 https://sportspyder.com/nhl/washington-capitals/articles/57663474 false false Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. Sat, 22 Aug 2026 00:20:09 GMT Washington Capitals https://sportspyder.com/nhl/washington-capitals/articles/57663438 https://sportspyder.com/nhl/washington-capitals/articles/57663438 false false Vincent Iorio is sticking with the New York Rangers organization for at least one more season. The 23-year-old defender signed a one-year contract with the Rangers that will pay him $850k in the NHL and $125k in the AHL with the Hartford Wolf Pack. Iorio became a restricted free agent after his entry-level contract with Fri, 21 Aug 2026 23:55:29 GMT Chris Cerullo https://sportspyder.com/nhl/washington-capitals/articles/57663209 https://sportspyder.com/nhl/washington-capitals/articles/57663209 false false These 5 NHL teams are built to make the playoffs this season after missing out a year ago. Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:04:15 GMT Vin Santoro https://sportspyder.com/nhl/washington-capitals/articles/57659384 https://sportspyder.com/nhl/washington-capitals/articles/57659384 false false The summer has flown by, and we can see the beginning of the regular season on the horizon. It is a time of hope for every team, and the dreams… Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:49:13 GMT Ryan Womeldorf https://sportspyder.com/nhl/washington-capitals/articles/57658410 https://sportspyder.com/nhl/washington-capitals/articles/57658410 false false Washington Capitals face a critical roster crunch as Bogdan Trineyev fights for a spot among an increasingly competitive forward group. After earning the nic... Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:01:23 GMT Locked On Capitals https://sportspyder.com/nhl/washington-capitals/articles/57657734 https://sportspyder.com/nhl/washington-capitals/articles/57657734 false false Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:46:47 GMT Washington Capitals https://sportspyder.com/nhl/washington-capitals/articles/57657547 https://sportspyder.com/nhl/washington-capitals/articles/57657547 false false The Washington Capitals continued informal skates on Friday, with Logan Thompson breaking in new gear and more players ramping up for the season. Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:31:22 GMT Sammi Silber https://sportspyder.com/nhl/washington-capitals/articles/57656025 https://sportspyder.com/nhl/washington-capitals/articles/57656025 false false The New York Islanders officially unveiled their fans’ pick for the team’s new third jersey, and one thing’s for sure: the Gorton’s Fisherman should have no trouble finding his way home. The Isles are going with a Navy Lighthouse design as their new alternate sweater and will begin wearing it during the 2027-28 season. The Fri, 21 Aug 2026 03:46:56 GMT Ian Oland https://sportspyder.com/nhl/washington-capitals/articles/57652978 https://sportspyder.com/nhl/washington-capitals/articles/57652978 false false