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Longtime Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom is resuming his hockey career with Brynas IF in Sweden

Credit: AP/Andrew Harnik

Longtime Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom is resuming his hockey career with Brynas IF in Sweden

The sexual assault case against 2018 Canada world junior players nears a verdict

The sexual assault case against 2018 Canada world junior players nears a verdict

NHL schedule release: What to watch for next season, from Matthew Schaefer to more Ovechkin

NHL schedule release: What to watch for next season, from Matthew Schaefer to more Ovechkin

NHL releases the 2025-26 schedule, the last 82-game season before new CBA increases it to 84

NHL releases the 2025-26 schedule, the last 82-game season before new CBA increases it to 84

Cam York and the Flyers agree to a 5-year deal worth $25.75 million

Cam York and the Flyers agree to a 5-year deal worth $25.75 million

Nikolaj Ehlers remains unsigned, while Brent Burns joins Colorado in NHL free agency

Nikolaj Ehlers remains unsigned, while Brent Burns joins Colorado in NHL free agency

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NHL, NHLPA, IOC and IIHF finalize agreement for players to participate in 2026 Olympics

NHL, NHLPA, IOC and IIHF finalize agreement for players to participate in 2026 Olympics

Are the Broad Street Bullies coming back? Flyers go big at the NHL draft

Are the Broad Street Bullies coming back? Flyers go big at the NHL draft

Islanders’ No. 1 pick Matthew Schaefer pays tribute to late mother with a kiss and a promise

Islanders’ No. 1 pick Matthew Schaefer pays tribute to late mother with a kiss and a promise

Washington Capitals’ Alex Alexeyev pepper-sprayed by police, charged with public intoxication

Washington Capitals’ Alex Alexeyev pepper-sprayed by police, charged with public intoxication

Capitals 5-on-5 playoff preview: Clashing with Carolina

Capitals 5-on-5 playoff preview: Clashing with Carolina

Capitals to kick off second round of Eastern Conference on Tuesday against Carolina

Capitals to kick off second round of Eastern Conference on Tuesday against Carolina

Capitals 5-on-5 Playoff Preview: Matching up with Montreal

Capitals 5-on-5 Playoff Preview: Matching up with Montreal

Lighting the lamp: Preparing for the playoffs

Lighting the lamp: Preparing for the playoffs

Caps fans celebrate Ovechkin’s record breaking status with sweet swag

Caps fans celebrate Ovechkin’s record breaking status with sweet swag

‘This is truly a hockey town’: Caps radio announcer boasts Alex Ovechkin’s legacy after historic goal

‘This is truly a hockey town’: Caps radio announcer boasts Alex Ovechkin’s legacy after historic goal

Capitals fans across DC cheer for Alex Ovechkin’s record-breaker

Capitals fans across DC cheer for Alex Ovechkin’s record-breaker

8 great moments on Ovechkin’s road to 895 goals

8 great moments on Ovechkin’s road to 895 goals

Alex Ovechkin surpasses Wayne Gretzky as NHL’s all-time leading goal scorer

Alex Ovechkin surpasses Wayne Gretzky as NHL’s all-time leading goal scorer

Army vet travels country to see Capitals star Alex Ovechkin chase NHL scoring record

Army vet travels country to see Capitals star Alex Ovechkin chase NHL scoring record

Alex Ovechkin ties NHL all-time goal scorer record

Alex Ovechkin ties NHL all-time goal scorer record

History on the line: It takes something special to skate with Ovi

History on the line: It takes something special to skate with Ovi

Mic’ing up for Ovechkin’s milestone: 2 DC announcers prepare for historic call

Mic’ing up for Ovechkin’s milestone: 2 DC announcers prepare for historic call

Lighting the Lamp: Caps conclude season with goals in their grasp

Lighting the Lamp: Caps conclude season with goals in their grasp

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