NHL News - Page 7 - WTOP News

Washington Capitals fans excited ahead of regular season opener at Capital One Arena

Credit: WTOP/Shayna Estulin

Washington Capitals fans excited ahead of regular season opener at Capital One Arena

‘Ready to hit the ground running’: Caps goalie more comfortable in 2nd year in Washington

‘Ready to hit the ground running’: Caps goalie more comfortable in 2nd year in Washington

Ovechkin at 38 resumes his pursuit of Gretzky’s NHL goals record, 73 back going into the season

Ovechkin at 38 resumes his pursuit of Gretzky’s NHL goals record, 73 back going into the season

Capitals’ 5-foot 7, 140-pound Matthew Phillips tops the list of season-opening NHL roster surprises

Capitals’ 5-foot 7, 140-pound Matthew Phillips tops the list of season-opening NHL roster surprises

From Washington to Anaheim, some 1st-time NHL head coaches are getting an opportunity this season

From Washington to Anaheim, some 1st-time NHL head coaches are getting an opportunity this season

The road to the top of the Metropolitan Division likely goes through Hurricanes, Rangers and Devils

The road to the top of the Metropolitan Division likely goes through Hurricanes, Rangers and Devils

More NHL News

Nicklas Backstrom is done talking about his hip. The Capitals now need his play to do the talking

Nicklas Backstrom is done talking about his hip. The Capitals now need his play to do the talking

Evgeny Kuznetsov is still with the Capitals after more trade rumors and feels ready to bounce back

Evgeny Kuznetsov is still with the Capitals after more trade rumors and feels ready to bounce back

Washington Capitals to host ‘garage sale’ featuring team swag, bobbleheads

Washington Capitals to host ‘garage sale’ featuring team swag, bobbleheads

Capitals add president of hockey operations to Brian MacLellan’s title along with general manager

Capitals add president of hockey operations to Brian MacLellan’s title along with general manager

With 6 weeks until NHL training camps open, some teams may not be done making moves

With 6 weeks until NHL training camps open, some teams may not be done making moves

Washington Capitals re-sign Tom Wilson to 7-year contract worth over $45M

Washington Capitals re-sign Tom Wilson to 7-year contract worth over $45M

Short contracts and bonus money prove to be popular in NHL free agency this year

Short contracts and bonus money prove to be popular in NHL free agency this year

Capitals release 2023-24 schedule, open vs. Penguins

Capitals release 2023-24 schedule, open vs. Penguins

Vegas Golden Knights and fans celebrate 1st NHL championship with parade and rally

Vegas Golden Knights and fans celebrate 1st NHL championship with parade and rally

Vegas Golden Knights win Stanley Cup thanks to depth and consistency

Vegas Golden Knights win Stanley Cup thanks to depth and consistency

Panthers rally, top Golden Knights 3-2 in OT in Game 3 of Stanley Cup final

Panthers rally, top Golden Knights 3-2 in OT in Game 3 of Stanley Cup final

Golden Knights take 2-0 lead in Stanley Cup Final with 7-2 win over Panthers

Golden Knights take 2-0 lead in Stanley Cup Final with 7-2 win over Panthers

NHL deputy commissioner hints at DC hosting future All-Star Game or draft

NHL deputy commissioner hints at DC hosting future All-Star Game or draft

Alex Ovechkin’s latest record proves, again, that he’s not slowing down

Alex Ovechkin’s latest record proves, again, that he’s not slowing down

Tom Wilson says there won’t be ‘any quit’ in Capitals down stretch run

Tom Wilson says there won’t be ‘any quit’ in Capitals down stretch run

Capitals’ first-period woes continue in 5-3 loss to Wild

Capitals’ first-period woes continue in 5-3 loss to Wild

Short-handed Capitals’ comeback effort comes up short vs. Rangers

Short-handed Capitals’ comeback effort comes up short vs. Rangers

NBC Sports Washington to re-air ESPN’s Alex Ovechkin documentary ‘GR8TNESS’

NBC Sports Washington to re-air ESPN’s Alex Ovechkin documentary ‘GR8TNESS’

Log in to your WTOP account for notifications and alerts customized for you.