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Penguins Host Fan Appreciation Night in Final Home Game vs Capitals
sports8 hours ago

Penguins Host Fan Appreciation Night in Final Home Game vs Capitals

The Pittsburgh Penguins host the Washington Capitals in the last home game of the regular season at PPG Paints Arena, with puck drop at 3:00 PM (doors open at 1:30 PM) and a Fan Appreciation Night featuring promotions like Shirts Off Our Backs jersey giveaways, scratch cards with autographed prizes, penguin ambassadors from the National Aviary, and a 20% PensGear discount. The game will be on ABC and radio 105.9 The X; Pittsburgh has clinched a playoff berth and looks to build on home success against Washington, while Crosby and Malkin chase milestones and the club recently signed defenseman Jake Livanavage to a two-year contract.

Capitals back Spencer Carbery as coach despite playoff drought
sports1 day ago

Capitals back Spencer Carbery as coach despite playoff drought

With three games left in a season that likely ends without a playoff berth, Capitals GM Chris Patrick voiced unwavering support for Spencer Carbery, declaring him 100 percent our coach now and in the future and praising his ability to win over veterans, enforce his system, and develop young players. Carbery, who has compiled a strong three-year record and previously won the Jack Adams Award, remains at the helm as the franchise eyes life after Alex Ovechkin, who may retire in the near future.

Caps surge past Mammoth 7-4 in Utah
sports15 days ago

Caps surge past Mammoth 7-4 in Utah

The Washington Capitals defeated the Utah Mammoth 7-4 in Salt Lake City in a chaotic, penalty-filled clash highlighted by Alex Ovechkin’s 34th career hat trick, a physical game sparked by Tom Wilson, and two goals from Ivan Miroshnichenko. Logan Thompson stopped 36 shots for Utah, while Mammoth’s 21 penalty minutes reflected the night’s rough nature.

Berggren Back in Blues' Projected Lineup Against Capitals
sports17 days ago

Berggren Back in Blues' Projected Lineup Against Capitals

The Blues expect Joel Hofer to start in goal and have Jonatan Berggren return on the third line for tonight's game against the Capitals, with the rest of the lineup and defense lining up as in the prior 3-1 win over Vancouver: forwards Holloway-Thomas-Snuggerud; Neighbours-Buchnevich-Kyrou; Stenberg-Dvorsky-Berggren; Toropchenko-Finley-Suter; defense Broberg-Mailloux; Lindstein-Parayko; Fowler-Holl.

Ovechkin hits 1,000 combined goals as Avs edge Caps in OT
sports20 days ago

Ovechkin hits 1,000 combined goals as Avs edge Caps in OT

Colorado Avalanche defeated the Washington Capitals 3-2 in overtime, with Alex Ovechkin scoring his 1,000th combined goal; Capitals led early on Justin Sourdif’s breakaway, but Colorado answered with goals from Landeskog and Nicolas Roy, and Logan Thompson held Washington through two periods. Washington earned a loser point and stays in playoff contention ahead of their next game against St. Louis.

Rookie Hutson nets first NHL goal in Capitals debut, powering 4-1 win
sports23 days ago

Rookie Hutson nets first NHL goal in Capitals debut, powering 4-1 win

Nineteen-year-old defenseman Cole Hutson scored his first NHL goal and added an empty-netter in his Washington Capitals debut, helping them to a 4-1 win over the Ottawa Senators. He logged 16:22 of ice time, fired three shots, and earned praise from coach Spencer Carbery for delivering a standout first game, becoming the second-youngest Capitals defenseman to score in his debut.

Cole Hutson Seeks to Stand Out as NHL Debut Begins Under Lane Hutson's Shadow
sports23 days ago

Cole Hutson Seeks to Stand Out as NHL Debut Begins Under Lane Hutson's Shadow

Washington Capitals defenseman Cole Hutson is set to make his NHL debut against the Ottawa Senators after a standout two-year run at Boston University, stepping into the spotlight beneath the high-profile shadow of his older brother Lane Hutson, a Calder Trophy winner with Montreal. Cole says they’re similar yet different—Lane is more shiftier and instinctive, while he’s smoother and lets plays develop—and he even leaned on Lane for three hours of advice before signing with Washington as he tries to forge his own path.

Capitals sign Hutson to three-year entry-level deal, eye NHL debut vs Senators
sports27 days ago

Capitals sign Hutson to three-year entry-level deal, eye NHL debut vs Senators

Washington Capitals sign 19-year-old defenseman Cole Hutson to a three-year entry-level contract worth $975,000 AAV after a standout sophomore season at Boston University; Hutson could debut Wednesday against the Ottawa Senators, having led BU in assists (22) and points (32) and earning All-Hockey East First Team, and he is the younger brother of Lane Hutson and Quinn Hutson with notable U.S. World Junior Championship experience including a 2025 gold.

Capitals Sign Cole Hutson to Three-Year Entry-Level Contract
sports27 days ago

Capitals Sign Cole Hutson to Three-Year Entry-Level Contract

The Washington Capitals signed 19-year-old defenseman Cole Hutson to a three-year entry-level contract beginning this season with a $975,000 average annual value, adding a second-round pick from 2024 who starred at Boston University (led in assists and points as a sophomore and earned multiple NCAA honors) and has competed for the United States at the World Juniors, including a gold medal in 2025 and a strong showing in 2026.

Capitals ink Hutson to three-year ELC, eye NHL debut
sports27 days ago

Capitals ink Hutson to three-year ELC, eye NHL debut

Capitals sign 2024 second-round pick Cole Hutson to a three-year entry-level contract worth $975,000 AAV, making the 19-year-old defenseman the first Capitals draftee from 2024 to potentially debut this week. Hutson led Boston University in scoring this season (32 points) and totaled 80 NCAA points in 74 games, with the first contract year counting immediately since he isn’t ELC slide eligible.

Late-Scramble Finish Lifts Capitals to 2-1 Win in Buffalo
sports29 days ago

Late-Scramble Finish Lifts Capitals to 2-1 Win in Buffalo

The Washington Capitals rallied to beat the Buffalo Sabres 2-1 in Buffalo, overcoming an early Sabres goal by Sam Carrick and a second-period equalizer by Ryan Leonard. Aliaksei Protas won a scramble below the goal line and fed Jakob Chychrun for the game-winning goal late in regulation, with Charlie Lindgren turning aside lots of Buffalo pressure to seal the win.