Capitals Re-Sign Alex Ovechkin

Alex Ovechkin signs a one-year extension

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Capitals Re-Sign Alex Ovechkin

Stanley Cup champion and NHL’s all-time leading goal scorer returns for 22nd season, becoming the longest-tenured athlete in the history of Washington, DC sports.

The Washington Capitals have re-signed captain Alex Ovechkin to a one-year contract extension, Senior Vice President and General Manager Chris Patrick announced today. Ovechkin will earn $1 million in salary, a $4.75 million games-played bonus (10 games) and a $3.25 million signing bonus. Ovechkin’s contract will carry an average annual value of $4.25 million.

Caps Ink Jenner, Desharnais, Holl as UFAs

New Caps Boone Jenner & Vincent Desharnais (r)

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Caps Ink Jenner, Desharnais, Holl as UFAs

Caps add trio of veteran players and some organizational depth on day one of free agency

Last week, the Caps swung a pair of big trades to land a pair of proven wingers. They got Jordan Kyrou from St. Louis last Tuesday and then engineered a sign-and-trade with Buffalo to obtain impending UFA Alex Tuch.

Caps Add Trio of Prospects on Day Two of Draft

Fourth-round selection Tyus Sparks

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Caps Add Trio of Prospects on Day Two of Draft

Caps conclude 2026 NHL Draft by selecting two centers and a defenseman on Saturday in Buffalo

The 2026 NHL Draft in Buffalo is in the books, and the Caps have concluded a busy and transformative week with the addition of four fresh prospects for the organization, headlined by first-round choice Oliver Suvanto, a Finnish center selected with the 18th overall choice in the Draft on Friday night.

Caps Land Center Suvanto in First Round of 2026 NHL Draft

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman & Oliver Suvanto (r)

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Caps Land Center Suvanto in First Round of 2026 NHL Draft

Caps draft Oliver Suvanto, a big, physical two-way center from Finland

After making a lot of big moves earlier in the week, the Caps sat tight with the 18th overall pick in the first round, and they used it to draft one of the youngest players in the 2026 NHL Draft, Finnish center Oliver Suvanto.

Capitals Acquire Alex Tuch from the Buffalo Sabres

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Capitals Acquire Alex Tuch from the Buffalo Sabres

6’4”, 219-pound forward, who has scored 30-plus goals in each of the last two seasons, ranked second on Buffalo in goals, assists and points during his five-year tenure

The Washington Capitals have acquired Alex Tuch from the Buffalo Sabres for a third-round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft (originally from San Jose) and forward David Kämpf, senior vice president and general manager Chris Patrick announced today. Prior to the trade, Buffalo signed Tuch to an eight-year, $84 million contract extension. Tuch’s contract will carry an average annual value of $10.5 million.

Capitals Acquire Jordan Kyrou from the St. Louis Blues

Forward Jordan Kyrou is headed to the Washington Capitals

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Capitals Acquire Jordan Kyrou from the St. Louis Blues

28-year-old and three-time 30-goal scorer joins Washington for McMichael, Gastrin and the Capitals’ first-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft

The Washington Capitals have acquired forward Jordan Kyrou from the St. Louis Blues for forwards Connor McMichael and Milton Gastrin and Washington’s first-round pick (16th overall) in the 2026 NHL Draft, senior vice president and general manager Chris Patrick announced today.

Capitals Sign Spencer Carbery to Multi-Year Contract Extension

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Capitals Sign Spencer Carbery to Multi-Year Contract Extension

2025 Jack Adams Award winner has 134-83-29 record and two playoff appearances with Washington

The Washington Capitals have signed head coach Spencer Carbery to a multi-year contract extension, senior vice president and general manager Chris Patrick announced today.

Capitals Sign Ryan Leonard

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Capitals Sign Ryan Leonard

The Washington Capitals have signed forward Ryan Leonard to a three-year entry-level contract, senior vice president and general manager Chris Patrick announced today. Leonard 's contract will carry an average annual value of $950,000.

Capitals Acquire Anthony Beauvillier from Pittsburgh Penguins

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Capitals Acquire Anthony Beauvillier from Pittsburgh Penguins

27-year-old forward has recorded 20 points (13g, 7a) in 63 games this season

The Washington Capitals have acquired forward Anthony Beauvillier from the Pittsburgh Penguins for Washington’s second-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, senior vice president and general manager Chris Patrick announced today.

Hilton Named Official Partner of the Washington Capitals

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Hilton Named Official Hotel Partner of the Washington Capitals

The 2018 Stanley Cup champions’ official hotel partner announces incentives and offers at area hotels for the 2019-20 Season

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is pleased to kick off hockey season as the official hotel partner of the Washington Capitals. Locals and travelers visiting Washington for games at Capital One Arena have exciting experiences to partake in at select Hilton hotels around the region.

Verizon Center to Host World Cup of Hockey 2016 Pre-Tournament Games

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World Cup of Hockey 2016 Pre-Tournament Games at Verizon Center Go On Sale Thursday, May 26

Tickets for the World Cup of Hockey 2016 Pre-Tournament Games held at Verizon Center will go on sale to the public on Thursday, May 26, at 10 AM. Tickets are available online only on WashingtonCaps.com and Ticketmaster.com. Tickets are available as a two event package featuring Team USA vs. Team Finland on Tuesday, September 13, and Team Sweden vs. Team Europe on Wednesday, September 14. Both games will begin at 7:00 PM ET.

Ladies R&B Super Jam Concert Rescheduled

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Ladies R&B Super Jam Concert at Verizon Center Has Been Rescheduled for Sunday, May 8

The Ladies R&B Super Jam concert featuring Jodeci, El Debarge, Faith Evans and more, that was originally scheduled for Saturday, May 7 at Verizon Center has been rescheduled for Sunday, May 8 (Mother’s Day.) The rescheduling of the concert is to allow for a potential game 5 between the Washington Capitals and the Pittsburgh Penguins in the Eastern Conference semifinal series of the NHL playoffs.

Mayor Bowser Officially Proclaims ‘Rock the Red’ Day in DC

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Announcement Highlights Fan Rally with Washington Capitals Owner Ted Leonsis and Events DC, Kicks Off NHL Playoff Run

Yesterday, Mayor Muriel Bowser was joined by the Washington Capitals, including owner Ted Leonsis, and Events DC as she officially proclaimed April 14 as ‘Rock the Red’ Day in the District of Columbia in front of hundreds of fans at the Carnegie Library.

Capitals to Host #RockTheRed Fan Rally Today at Carnegie Library

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Capitals to Host #RockTheRed Fan Rally at Carnegie Library at Mt. Vernon Square, April 13

DC Mayor Bowser, Caps Owner Leonsis to Address Crowd in Celebration of Upcoming Playoffs

On Wednesday, April 13, at 2 PM, Mayor Muriel Bowser, Events DC and the Capitals, including owner Ted Leonsis and alumni Rod Langway and Alan May, will come together to celebrate a historic regular season and the upcoming playoffs during a Capitals #RockTheRed Fan Rally at Carnegie Library at Mt. Vernon Square.

Street Closures May Affect Travel to Caps Playoff Game at Verizon Center, April 16

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Street Closures for 2016 Emancipation Day Parade May Affect Travel to Capitals Playoff Game on April 16 at Verizon Center

The DC Metropolitan Police Department will be enforcing street closures for the 2016 Emancipation Day Parade on Saturday, April 16. The parade will be taking place from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM. Street closures will begin as early as 7:30 AM, and go until 2:00 PM. Please click here for further details.

One Can Get Their Game Face on at Ella's to Root for the Wizards & Capitals

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Ella’s Wood Fired Pizza, a Penn Quarter favorite, located at 610 9th Street NW, Washington, DC 20004, just three blocks from the Verizon Center, is making Ella’s “Fan Central” for supporters of the Washington Wizards and Capitals this season. Show team spirit by wearing Wizards or Capitals fan gear, face paint or team colors on game days and enjoy one of Ella’s 7-inch signature Neapolitan-style handcrafted thin crust cheese pizzas, baked in a 700 degree wood-fired oven, paired with a pint of DC Brau for just $13.

Capitals Acquire T.J. Oshie from St. Louis

T.J. Oshie joins the Capitals

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The Washington Capitals have acquired right wing T.J. Oshie from the St. Louis Blues in exchange for right wing Troy Brouwer, goaltender Pheonix Copley and a third-round pick in the 2016 NHL Draft, senior vice president and general manager Brian MacLellan announced today.

Capitals Sign Justin Williams

Justin Williams signs with the Caps

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Three-Time Stanley Cup Champion and Conn Smythe Winner Joins Capitals

The Washington Capitals have signed right wing Justin Williams to a two-year, $6.5 million contract, senior vice president and general manager Brian MacLellan announced yesterday.

Capitals Select Ilya Samsonov in the First Round of the 2015 NHL Draft

The Caps drafted Ilya Samsonov with the 22nd overall pick

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The Washington Capitals selected goaltender Ilya Samsonov with the 22nd overall selection in the first round of the 2015 NHL Draft on Friday at BB&T Center in Sunrise, Florida.

Hilton Garden Inn Washington D.C. Offers Stanley Cup Playoff Package

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The Hilton Garden Inn Washington D.C. Downtown Produces a Power Play with Its Stanley Cup Playoff Package

In collaboration with the Washington Capitals ice hockey team, the Hilton Garden Inn Washington D.C. Downtown is offering an exclusive Stanley Cup Playoff Package that promises the ultimate championship experience and more than just fond memories. Upon booking, guests will receive two lower-level tickets to the Stanley Cup Playoff game on Friday, April 17 at the Verizon Center, enjoy pre- and post-game activities and deluxe accommodations at the hotel.