Ryan Leonard and his ‘NHL-ready shot’ stand out at Caps’ development camp

Leonard’s shot was visibly and audibly one of the hardest, and the speed and deception of his release regularly caught goalies by surprise.

By Bailey JohnsonJuly 5, 2023

Capitals re-sign defenseman Martin Fehervary to a three-year contract

Fehervary, who was a restricted free agent, received a deal with an average annual value of $2.675 million.

By Bailey JohnsonJuly 4, 2023

Caps first-rounder Ivan Miroshnichenko, 19 and cancer-free, chases NHL dream

Miroshnichenko is fully healthy and already impressing his development camp teammates — as well as Capitals fans at Washington’s practice facility.

By Bailey JohnsonJuly 4, 2023

Capitals sign winger Max Pacioretty, trade for defenseman Joel Edmundson

Edmundson comes to Washington after three seasons with Montreal, while the high-scoring Pacioretty is coming off an injury-riddled season with Carolina.

By Bailey JohnsonJuly 2, 2023

Capitals hope they found a gem in second-round pick Andrew Cristall

Washington takes a swing on a highly skilled player among its five selections during Day 2 of the NHL draft.

By Bailey JohnsonJune 29, 2023

Capitals take power forward Ryan Leonard with eighth pick in NHL draft

With their first top-10 selection since 2007, Washington opted for a member of the U.S. national team development program who's heading to Boston College.

By Bailey JohnsonJune 28, 2023

In the 2023 NHL draft, Matvei Michkov is the ultimate wild card

Michkov, a 5-foot-10, 172-pound winger, is a dynamic offensive talent with high-level vision and creativity.

By Bailey JohnsonJune 27, 2023

As D.C. eyes Commanders, tension with the city’s other pro teams simmers

In recent months, representatives from Monumental and the Nationals have spoken with city officials about the funding of facilities improvements.

By Sam Fortier, Michael Brice-Saddler, Ava Wallace, Jesse Dougherty and Meagan FlynnJune 23, 2023

Qatari fund seeks to buy minority stake in Wizards, Capitals and Mystics

If the proposed deal is approved, it will mark the first time a foreign sovereign wealth fund owned a portion of a major U.S. sports team.

By Rick Maese and Ben GolliverJune 22, 2023

Caps hire Mitch Love as assistant coach, building Spencer Carbery’s staff

Mitch Love, who coached the Calgary Flames' AHL affiliate for the last two seasons, will be an assistant on Spencer Carbery's staff in Washington.

By Bailey JohnsonJune 22, 2023

Five years ago, the Capitals won the Cup. Fans won’t forget the feeling.

It has been five years since the Capitals won their first Stanley Cup. The magical run produced memories and new fans.

By Scott AllenJune 7, 2023

Spencer Carbery never played in the NHL, but as a coach, he belongs

Carbery’s playing days were dotted with rejection and uncertainty. Since he began coaching in 2010, he's been on a path toward the NHL.

By Roman StubbsJune 3, 2023

For Spencer Carbery, a reunion with the Capitals ‘always felt right’

"As I went through it, everything kept drawing me to this organization,” said Spencer Carbery, the new coach of the Washington Capitals.

By Roman StubbsJune 1, 2023
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Spencer Carbery is now the Capitals’ future — with and without Ovechkin

The aging Capitals will navigate the future with a fresh-faced conductor, who knows how develop his players and himself.

By Barry SvrlugaJune 1, 2023

Washington Capitals hire Spencer Carbery as their next head coach

Carbery, 41, replaces Peter Laviolette, who did not win a postseason series with the Capitals.

By Roman StubbsMay 30, 2023

Capitals give defenseman Alex Alexeyev a two-year extension

Alexeyev’s extension, which is worth $775,000 next season and $875,000 in 2023-24, had been considered a priority for Washington's front office.

By Roman StubbsMay 2, 2023

Carl Hagelin, still recovering from injuries, isn’t ready to walk away

“My goal is to play again,” Hagelin said. “My hip needs to feel good though, to do it.”

By Roman StubbsApril 21, 2023

Anthony Mantha’s ‘crazy tough’ season was a struggle. He got a mental coach to help.

“Being scratched is hard … you come back and try to get things going and get your confidence,” Mantha said. “Sometimes it’s way harder than people can imagine.”

By Roman StubbsApril 20, 2023

Ethen Frank, a talent out of Nebraska, sees opportunity with the Caps

It has been a surreal year for Frank, who grew up in Papillion, Neb., a suburb just outside of Omaha.

By Roman StubbsApril 19, 2023

Capitals’ shake-up continues with departures of two assistant coaches

The moves come three days after the Capitals ousted Peter Laviolette as coach.

By Roman StubbsApril 17, 2023