Washington Capitals

Washington Capitals

- 1st in Metropolitan Division
Ex-Capitals C Nicklas Backstrom to resume hockey in Sweden Ex-Capitals C Nicklas Backstrom to resume hockey in Sweden

After missing the entire last season and a majority of the 2023-24 season with a nagging him injury, ex-Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom will resume his hockey career in his native Sweden with Brynas IF.

NHL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, each team's summer storyline NHL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, each team's summer storyline

It's the midsummer edition! Who's next on the list after the Panthers and Oilers?

Jaroslav Halak retires from NHL after 17 seasons Jaroslav Halak retires from NHL after 17 seasons

Goaltender Jaroslav Halak officially announced his retirement from the NHL after 17 seasons Friday, more than two years removed from his last game.

NHL schedule release: Bruins, Penguins lead top reveals NHL schedule release: Bruins, Penguins lead top reveals

Here are the NHL schedule release videos posted by teams Wednesday.

2025 NHL team report cards: Draft, free agency and trades 2025 NHL team report cards: Draft, free agency and trades

How well has each GM done so far this summer? The grades are in, from one A+ down to a D.

NHL free agency 2025: Four biggest lessons of opening wave NHL free agency 2025: Four biggest lessons of opening wave

Why did so many players simply re-sign instead of exploring the market? Here are 2025's hottest hockey trends.

Edmonton Oilers sign Andrew Mangiapane to two-year contract Edmonton Oilers sign Andrew Mangiapane to two-year contract

The Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday night signed forward Andrew Mangiapane, 29, to a two-year contract that carries an average annual value of $3.6 million, the club announced, adding a veteran who might be able to fill the slot left behind by Corey Perry.

Capitals sign Martin Fehervary to extension through 2032-33 season Capitals sign Martin Fehervary to extension through 2032-33 season

Capitals defenseman Martin Fehervary, who had a career-high 25 points this season, signed a seven-year extension that is worth $6 million annually.

NHL free agency big board: Ranking top players into tiers NHL free agency big board: Ranking top players into tiers

From All-Stars and award winners down to diamonds in the rough, here's who is available on July 1.

Sports gambling scandal timeline: From Jontay Porter to Malik Beasley Sports gambling scandal timeline: From Jontay Porter to Malik Beasley

Federal authorities are investigating Detroit Pistons guard Malik Beasley on allegations of gambling related to NBA games and prop bets, sources told ESPN on Sunday.

2021 Team Leaders

Offense

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