The Washington Capitals may have lost to the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday, but Alex Ovechkin achieved a rare NHL milestone.

Rose from 8-win expansion team to win Presidents' Trophies, 2018 Stanley Cup title; rank among League's best this season

The team is launching the Capitals Street Hockey League — or CSHL — for kids between the ages of 8 and 12. The inaugural season will run from March to May 2026, at three rinks: Lake Fairfax Park, in Reston, Virginia; Francis C. Hammond Middle School in Alexandria; and Ridge Road Recreational Park, in Germantown, Maryland.

They are the top two teams in the NHL standings so far, and they each have a rightful claim to being the top Stanley Cup contender right now. Besides those two juggernauts, who else is in the best shape?

The Washington Capitals have recalled forward Ivan Miroshnichenko from the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League (AHL) and have loaned forward Bogdan Trineyev to Hershey, senior vice president and general manager Chris Patrick announced today.

The Senators host the Penguins on Thursday night. Welcome back to NHL Predictions here with Last Word On Hockey! Each day, we provide in-depth analysis, insights, and predictions for games around the NHL.

NHL players are planning to participate in the 2026 Winter Olympics for the first time since 2014 after the NHL, the NHL Players' Association and the International Ice Hockey Federation came to an agreement back in February 2024. The agreement also mentions NHL player participation in the 2030 games, though it does not guarantee it.

Cole Perfetti ignites for Winnipeg's depth scoring while Jake Neighbours capitalizes on Blues' injuries. Scoop these emerging fantasy assets before opponents catch on.