Capitals Week Ahead: Schedule and Storylines – Playoff Push, Roster Moves and More – The Hockey Writers Washington Capitals Latest News, Analysis and More

Here’s the latest news and upcoming schedule for the Washington Capitals as the NHL resumes play after the break from the 2026 Winter Olympics. The return of the Olympic break The NHL has been on hold since February 5 for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. The Capitals officially return to the ice on Wednesday, […]

NHL Injuries: Sabers, Stars, Wild, Islanders, Lightning, Maple Leaves, Mammoth, Capitals and More

Darrin Bauming: Boston Bruins defenseman Jonathan Aspirot left last night in the third period with an upper-body injury. Forward Viktor Arvidsson left in the third period. There was no post-game update. Daily confrontation: Buffalo Sabers put goaltender Colten Ellis on IR. Kevin Woodley: Sabers forward Josh Norris has missed the past two games. Striker Alex […]

NHL Injuries: Sabers, Stars, Wild, Islanders, Lightning, Maple Leaves, Mammoth, Capitals and More

Darrin Bauming: Boston Bruins defenseman Jonathan Aspirot left last night in the third period with an upper-body injury. Forward Viktor Arvidsson left in the third period. There was no post-game update. Daily confrontation: Buffalo Sabers put goaltender Colten Ellis on IR. Kevin Woodley: Sabers forward Josh Norris has missed the past two games. Striker Alex […]

NHL Injuries: Red Wings, Rangers, Senators, Flyers, Kraken, Leafs, Canucks, Capitals and Jets

Laurence Heinen: Detroit Red Wings defenseman Simon Edvinsson left last night’s game in the second period with a lower-body injury. Mollie Walker: Took an extra skate yesterday morning for the New York Rangers, and before last night scratched Matt Rempe (red non-contact), Jonathan Quick, Taylor Raddysh and Urho Veelanainen. Peter Baugh: The Rangers placed forward […]

NHL Injuries: Bruins, Sabres, Avs, Stars, Penguins, Blues, Lightning, Leafs, Capitals, Jets and more

Jim McBride: Boston Bruins forward David Pastrnak returned to the lineup last night. Rachel Lenzi: The Buffalo Sabers have placed forward Jason Zucker on IR with a lower-body injury he suffered against the Flames on Monday. Matthew Fairburn: Sabers coach Lindy Ruff said Zucker suffered a significant injury on Monday, and it’s up and down. […]

4 takeaways from the Capitals’ 2-1 win over the Kings – The Hockey Writers Latest news, analysis and more

The Washington Capitals beat the Los Angeles Kings 2-1 at home on Monday night, a much-needed victory after eight games with only three wins. Spencer Carbery recorded his 100th victory a well-deserved milestone as head coach. The Capitals looked better than in recent games, and the defense kept them in the game from start to […]