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Mar 9, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (43) celebrates with Capitals left wing Aliaksei Protas (21) after scoring a goal against the Calgary Flames during the first period at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Capitals' Dump and Chase to see all that you missed this week

John Murray

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Jun 10, 2026

3 things that will kill a deal to bring Dylan Larkin to the Capitals

John Murray

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Jun 8, 2026

Capitals could blow the lid off NHL offseason with 1 bold move

John Murray

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Jun 8, 2026

Capitals' pundit suggests top UFA defender Darren Raddysh as offseason target

Jesse Courville-Lynch

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Jun 7, 2026

Apr 11, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin (71) skates with the puck in the second period against the New Jersey Devils at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Capitals should consider targeting Dylan Larkin following trade request

Jesse Courville-Lynch

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Jun 4, 2026

Apr 28, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Stars left wing Jason Robertson (21) looks on during the third period against the Minnesota Wild in game five of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Capitals' reporter believes team will try to make "big splash" this offseason

Jesse Courville-Lynch

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Jun 3, 2026

Jan 15, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (74) shoots the puck against the San Jose Sharks during the third period at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Former Capitals defender John Carlson linked to division rival

Jesse Courville-Lynch

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Jun 2, 2026

Nov 17, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (74) skates with the puck at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

The Capitals could shock the hockey world this summer with one free agent signing

John Murray

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May 31, 2026

Mar 11, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Washington Capitals right wing Ryan Leonard (9) celebrates with center Dylan Strome (17) after scoring a goal against the Philadelphia Flyers in the first period at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images

The Capitals could trade this top player in a cutthroat move to redefine their roster

John Murray

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May 28, 2026

Mar 14, 2026; Buffalo, New York, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs right wing William Nylander (88) before the start of the second period against the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

3 reasons William Nylander will end up getting traded to the Capitals

John Murray

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May 22, 2026

Dec 3, 2025; San Jose, California, USA; Washington Capitals center Dylan Strome (17) celebrates with his teammates on the bench after scoring a goal against the San Jose Sharks in the second period at SAP Center in San Jose. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images

5 players the Capitals may be forced to trade

John Murray

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May 21, 2026

Apr 12, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals players celebrate after their game against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Two Players The Capitals Might Want and One They Can't Have

John Murray

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May 20, 2026

Apr 14, 2026; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks forward Elias Pettersson (40) during a stop in play against the Los Angeles Kings in the third period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images

Capitals Offseason Trade Target Elias Pettersson

John Murray

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May 18, 2026

Dec 14, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; St. Louis Blues defenseman Justin Faulk (72) and center Robert Thomas (18) and center Jordan Kyrou (25) in action during the game between the Dallas Stars and the St. Louis Blues at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Capitals Offseason Trade Targets Robert Thomas and Jordan Kyrou

John Murray

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May 16, 2026

Feb 22, 2026; Milan, Italy; Auston Matthews #34 of Team United States celebrates after the game against Team Canada during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Capitals Offseason Trade Target Auston Matthews

John Murray

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May 13, 2026

Apr 18, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Ottawa Senators left wing Brady Tkachuk (7) reacts against the Carolina Hurricanes during the second period in game one of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

Capitals Offseason Trade Target Brady Tkachuk

John Murray

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May 11, 2026

Apr 9, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Stars left wing Jason Robertson (21) skates against the Minnesota Wild during the game between the Stars and the Wild at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Capitals Offseason Trade Target Jason Robertson

John Murray

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May 10, 2026

December 23, 2010; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) skates with the puck against Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin (71) in the first period at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Capitals to Sign Malkin? No Way

John Murray

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May 2, 2026

Mar 12, 2026; Buffalo, New York, USA; Washington Capitals defenseman Timothy Liljegren (27) tries to block a shot by Buffalo Sabres left wing Jason Zucker (17) Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

Capitals May Want Liljegren to Return for 2026-27

John Murray

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Apr 20, 2026

T.J. Oshie, Washington Capitals

The burning question about T.J. Oshie

Michael Marzzacco

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Aug 23, 2024

Alex Ovechkin, Washington Capitals

Screaming Eagle could potentially make a comeback in 2024-25

Michael Marzzacco

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Aug 18, 2024

Henry Mews

Should The Capitals Trade Down For A Defenseman In The 2024 NHL Draft?

CJ Witt

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Jun 27, 2024

Brian MacLellan, Washington Capitals

Capitals will not trade up in 2024 NHL Draft

Michael Marzzacco

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Jun 27, 2024

John Carlson, Brian MacLellan, Washington Capitals

A look at what the Capitals owning CapFriendly could mean in the future

Michael Marzzacco

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Jun 10, 2024

Ted Leonsis, Washington Capitals

Should Capitals owner Ted Leonsis purchase the Nationals?

Michael Marzzacco

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May 15, 2024

Evgeny Kuznetsov, Washington Capitals

Evgeny Kuznetsov to practice with the Bears but saga continues

Michael Marzzacco

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Mar 5, 2024

Nic Dowd, Washington Capitals

No the Capitals shouldn't trade Nic Dowd

Michael Marzzacco

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Mar 5, 2024

Brian MacLellan, Washington Capitals

Buy or sell? The dilemma the Capitals face despite better results

Michael Marzzacco

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Feb 25, 2024

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