en-us SportSpyder - The Latest Washington Capitals News SportSpyder - The Latest Washington Capitals News https://sportspyder.com/nhl/washington-capitals/news [Russian Machine Never Breaks] - Matt Roy and Dylan Strome officially named Capitals alternate captains for 2026-27 season, joining Tom Wilson The Washington Capitals‘ leadership committee for the 2026-27 season was finalized on Thursday, a day before the team hits the road for its season-opening game against the Carolina Hurricanes. Alex Ovechkin will serve as the Capitals’ captain for an 18th season, making him the third-longest-tenured captain in NHL history, behind only Sidney Crosby and Steve Thu, 01 Oct 2026 19:47:49 GMT Ian Oland https://sportspyder.com/nhl/washington-capitals/articles/58157601 https://sportspyder.com/nhl/washington-capitals/articles/58157601 false false [Locked On Capitals] - PROVE IT: Can the Capitals Deliver as Alex Ovechkin Returns and Spencer Carbery DEMANDS Identity? Washington Capitals face early identity test as Spencer Carbery’s blueprint meets the fire of NHL action. Can the infusion of new veterans like Boone Jenner ... Thu, 01 Oct 2026 19:41:20 GMT Locked On Capitals https://sportspyder.com/nhl/washington-capitals/articles/58157532 https://sportspyder.com/nhl/washington-capitals/articles/58157532 false false [Russian Machine Never Breaks] - Logan Thompson says people were ‘rooting against’ Charlie Lindgren: ‘I didn’t like that’ Plenty of noise has surrounded Washington Capitals goaltender Charlie Lindgren heading into the 2026-27 season, especially after the team lost fellow goalie Clay Stevenson on waivers earlier this week. Lindgren struggled to find consistent play in net last season, going just 9-8-3 with a 3.52 goals-against average and an .879 save percentage. His struggles raised Thu, 01 Oct 2026 19:06:44 GMT Chris Cerullo https://sportspyder.com/nhl/washington-capitals/articles/58157096 https://sportspyder.com/nhl/washington-capitals/articles/58157096 false false [TSN] - Ovechkin says he’s ready for season opener: ‘I feel fine’ Washington Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin says he will be ready to play in the team's season opener on Friday after dealing with a lower-body injury in the pre-season. Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:20:31 GMT TSN.ca Staff https://sportspyder.com/nhl/washington-capitals/articles/58156566 https://sportspyder.com/nhl/washington-capitals/articles/58156566 false false [Locked On Capitals] - Why the Caps kept Miro even after Brodzinski’s preseason Miro survived waivers and the Caps chose him over a strong preseason from Johnny Brodzinski. The reasoning is bigger than September stats.• A roster decision... Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:15:59 GMT Locked On Capitals https://sportspyder.com/nhl/washington-capitals/articles/58156510 https://sportspyder.com/nhl/washington-capitals/articles/58156510 false false [The Hockey News] - Capitals Notebook: Game Plan For Season-Opening Back-To-Back, Alternate Captains Named What to know as the Washington Capitals prepare to open their season. Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:43:56 GMT Sammi Silber https://sportspyder.com/nhl/washington-capitals/articles/58156098 https://sportspyder.com/nhl/washington-capitals/articles/58156098 false false [NHL: Washington Capitals] - Logan Thompson | October 1 | Washington Capitals Logan Thompson meets with the media Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:39:49 GMT https://sportspyder.com/nhl/washington-capitals/articles/58156045 https://sportspyder.com/nhl/washington-capitals/articles/58156045 false false [NHL: Washington Capitals] - Pierre-Luc Dubois | October 1 | Washington Capitals Pierre-Luc Dubois meets with the media Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:39:46 GMT https://sportspyder.com/nhl/washington-capitals/articles/58156044 https://sportspyder.com/nhl/washington-capitals/articles/58156044 false false [Russian Machine Never Breaks] - Why Spencer Carbery is putting rookie Ilya Protas on the Capitals’ power play right away Washington Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery gave a first look at the club’s revamped power play personnel during training camp. The two units, led by new assistant coach Ray Bennett, include some of the best young talents in Washington’s organization. One of the most intriguing names is 20-year-old centerman Ilya Protas, who will star on Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:55:41 GMT Chris Cerullo https://sportspyder.com/nhl/washington-capitals/articles/58155400 https://sportspyder.com/nhl/washington-capitals/articles/58155400 false false [NHL: Washington Capitals] - Anthony Beauvillier | October 1 | Washington Capitals Anthony Beauvillier meets with the media Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:55:31 GMT https://sportspyder.com/nhl/washington-capitals/articles/58155398 https://sportspyder.com/nhl/washington-capitals/articles/58155398 false false [NHL: Washington Capitals] - Tom Wilson | October 1 | Washington Capitals Tom Wilson meets with the media Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:55:28 GMT https://sportspyder.com/nhl/washington-capitals/articles/58155397 https://sportspyder.com/nhl/washington-capitals/articles/58155397 false false [Locked On Capitals] - Capitals can lose the season in October Spencer Carberry’s message is simple: the Capitals can’t afford slow starts. Identity has to show up before the standings do.• A slow start gets magnified fa... Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:49:01 GMT Locked On Capitals https://sportspyder.com/nhl/washington-capitals/articles/58155334 https://sportspyder.com/nhl/washington-capitals/articles/58155334 false false [Russian Machine Never Breaks] - Capitals won’t host annual Rock the Red Carpet event before Home Opener due to Capital One Arena renovations The Washington Capitals will be playing the Pittsburgh Penguins in their Home Opener next week, but one familiar part of the festivities will be missing. The club Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:13:20 GMT Chris Cerullo https://sportspyder.com/nhl/washington-capitals/articles/58154841 https://sportspyder.com/nhl/washington-capitals/articles/58154841 false false [Capitals Outsider] - How Many Goals Will Alex Ovechkin Score in the 2026-27 Season? After scoring a team-leading 32 goals last season, how will Ovi follow up his goal totals in the 2026-27 season? Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:02:29 GMT Ben Sumner https://sportspyder.com/nhl/washington-capitals/articles/58153953 https://sportspyder.com/nhl/washington-capitals/articles/58153953 false false