Top 10 All-Time European-Born NHL Forwards Kyle Gipe | May 1, 2026 *This was originally published in April 2018 Europeans are having a bigger impact in the NHL now than ever before. Of the 1,023 players to play in at least one…
The NHL’s Top 50 Russians of All-Time Ryan Womeldorf | April 27, 2026 The very first Russian-born and trained player to make it to the NHL was Victor Nechayev, whose marriage to an American woman allowed him entry into the USA. He played…
Top 15 NHL Power Forwards Eugene Helfrick | April 20, 2026 It is a rare commodity for an NHL player to have the size, strength, skill, and intelligence to dominate on the ice each and every night. This particular combination is…
Alex Ovechkin Speaks at Capitals Final Media Availability of 2025-26 Season Christopher Babos | April 17, 2026 The potential return (or departure) of Alex Ovechkin will be the biggest question of the 2026 offseason for Washington. That single decision will have a large impact on the direction…
Capitals News & Notes: Pittsburgh Sweep, Ovechkin Denies Handshake & Slim Playoff Chances Christopher Babos | April 13, 2026 The Washington Capitals have watched their playoff chances slowly rise thanks to a three-game win streak, while the Detroit Red Wings and the New York Islanders suffered devastating losses in…
NHL Rumors: Canucks Changes, Ovechkin Shuns Crosby, Pronger Explains Oilers Exit Jim Parsons | April 13, 2026 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Chris Pronger revisits his controversial departure from the Edmonton Oilers and says long-standing speculation about the situation was wrong. Meanwhile, Elliotte Friedman suggests the Vancouver…
The 5 Biggest Moments From the Historic Crosby/Ovechkin Rivalry Ryan Womeldorf | April 13, 2026 On Sunday afternoon, the Pittsburgh Penguins and Washington Capitals tangled in what amounted to a meaningless game for the former. With the playoffs clinched, the Penguins turned in a dud…
Today in Hockey History: April 13 Matthew Zator | April 13, 2026 Yesterday in Hockey History: April 12 Tomorrow in Hockey History: April 14 One of the greatest dynasties in National Hockey League history was nearly cut short on this date 39 years…
Capitals’ Ilya Protas on NHL Debut, Playing with Brother and Ovi & Plans for the Future Alessandro Seren Rosso | April 13, 2026 Earlier in the month, Washington Capitals forward Ilya Protas had his debut in the NHL, posting an assist in the Caps’ 4-0 win in Toronto on April 9. Then he…
NHL Rumours: Ovechkin’s Retirement, Makar’s Future & Yzerman Replacement Jacob Billington | April 11, 2026 In today’s NHL rumour rundown, we start with Alex Ovechkin. After a tremendous career, the clock is winding down, and he could be set to play his final games in…
NHL’s Longest-Tenured Captains of All-Time Ryan Gagne | April 11, 2026 Obtaining the honor of being a team leader is pretty special, but wearing a letter on a sweater for an extended period is one of the few personal milestones anyone…
4 Takeaways from Capitals’ 4-0 Win over Rangers Christopher Babos | April 9, 2026 Logan Thompson secured his third shutout of the season, leading the Washington Capitals to a 4-0 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday night. Before the game, Alex Ovechkin…
