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NHL Draft Lottery Odds and First Round Matchups – April 14th

Get ready for the NHL draft lottery as teams like the Chicago Blackhawks and Columbus Blue Jackets gear up for future stars!

NHL Rumors

Alex Ovechkin participates in Capitals morning skate ahead of potential final NHL game against Blue Jackets

Alex Ovechkin reflects on potential final game with the Capitals against the Blue Jackets in an emotional morning skate.

RMNB

Ovechkin visits Blue Jackets morning skate before finale

Alex Ovechkin surprises Blue Jackets with a morning skate visit, inspiring players and fans alike.

NHL.com

Capitals assistant general manager Ross Mahoney reportedly candidate for Maple Leafs head of hockey operations job

Ross Mahoney appointed as head of hockey ops for the Toronto Maple Leafs, aiming to enhance player development and scouting.

RMNB

Capitals miss playoffs for 1st time since 2023, special teams among issues

The Capitals are out of the 2026 playoffs as Ovechkin and Backstrom face tough challenges this season.

NHL.com

Flyers Secure Playoff Spot With Thrilling Shootout Win

Flyers clinch playoff spot with thrilling shootout win, thanks to Cam Atkinson and stellar performance by Carter Hart.

The Hockey Writers

Eastern Edge: Detroit’s Late-Season Decline, Washington’s Stars, and Ottawa’s Second-Half Surge

Red Wings struggle as Capitals find form and Senators surge, setting the stage for an exciting playoff race.

Dobber Hockey

NHL Playoffs And Awards Watch: What's Still Up For Grabs

NHL playoffs are heating up with McDavid, Matthews, and Beniers shining as teams push for position and awards.

Hockey News

Capitals to receive Ducks’ 2026 first-round pick from John Carlson trade after Anaheim makes playoffs

Capitals trade John Carlson to Ducks for 2026 first-round pick as playoffs approach.

RMNB

Capitals eliminated from 2026 Stanley Cup playoff contention

Capitals eliminated from 2026 playoffs as Ovechkin and Carlson struggle; team faces crucial offseason ahead.

Daily Faceoff

Washington Capitals officially eliminated from playoff contention by Flyers win, season will end after game against Blue Jackets

Capitals eliminated from playoff contention after Flyers' win; Ovechkin reflects on a challenging season.

RMNB

Open Thread: Capitals playoff hopes on the line in Flyers game against Hurricanes

Capitals and Flyers vie for playoff hope as Ovechkin and Giroux lead their teams in a must-win game. Excitement builds for fans!

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Henrik Lundqvist believes Alex Ovechkin could play another three seasons: ‘It’s the commitment to the game and the passion’

Lundqvist and Ovechkin eye extended NHL careers with the Capitals, keeping fans excited for more legendary moments.

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Capitals News & Notes: Pittsburgh Sweep, Ovechkin Denies Handshake & Slim Playoff Chances

Capitals swept by Penguins; Ovechkin frustrated after denying handshake. Team faces tough decisions as playoffs slip away.

The Hockey Writers

Hurricanes to sit out several key lineup regulars in game against Flyers that could eliminate Capitals from playoff contention

Hurricanes rest regulars, Flyers capitalize, eliminating Capitals from playoff contention in a surprising turn of events.

RMNB

Clark, Capitals saw 'something special' in Ovechkin from the beginning

Chris Clark reflects on Alex Ovechkin's greatness and impact on the Capitals during his early career.

NHL.com

Is this truly it for Ovechkin’s NHL career?

Is Alex Ovechkin retiring? Dive into the speculation around his future with the Washington Capitals and his rivalry with Sidney Crosby.

Daily Faceoff

Not even Ovechkin, author of his own mystery, seems to know how this ends

Alex Ovechkin's career unfolds in an engaging mystery as he chases Wayne Gretzky's goal-scoring record with the Capitals.

Washington Times

NHL Rumors: New Jersey Devils, Toronto Maple Leafs, and the Washington Capitals

NHL rumors swirl around the Devils, Maple Leafs, and Capitals as they gear up for the playoffs with stars like Ovechkin and Matthews.

NHL Rumors

NHL Rumors: New Jersey Devils, Toronto Maple Leafs, and the Washington Capitals

NHL rumors heat up as Devils, Leafs, and Capitals eye trades to boost playoff chances with star players like Hughes and Matthews.

NHL Rumors