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Ryan Leonard warms up for the Capitals before a game at Madison Square Garden in April 2026.
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CONTRACTWSHSep 15, 2026

Capitals Lock Up Ryan Leonard for Eight Years, $84 Million

Washington got its 21-year-old winger signed before the new CBA closed the door on eight-year deals at midnight.

Alex Ovechkin prepares to shoot for Washington against Pittsburgh on April 11, 2026. File photo.
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NEWSWSHSep 15, 2026

Capitals say Ovechkin was asked to appear in United Russia ad

Washington addressed the campaign video days before Alex Ovechkin reports for his 22nd NHL training camp.

Ilya Protas skates for Washington against Columbus on April 14, 2026. File photo.
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PROSPECTSHERSep 15, 2026

Hershey's Ilya Protas Arrives at Capitals Camp With a Job to Take

Ilya Protas, the AHL's rookie of the year with Hershey last season, is penciled in as Washington's third-line center and knows nothing is handed out.

Connor McMichael skates for Washington against the New York Rangers on April 5, 2026. File photo.
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CONTRACTSTLWSHJul 21, 2026

Blues lock up McMichael with six-year, $40.5M extension

St. Louis signs the 25-year-old forward to a deal carrying a $6.75 million cap hit through 2032.

Alex Ovechkin takes the ice for Washington before a game in Pittsburgh on April 11, 2026. File photo.
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FREE AGENCYWSHOTTJul 16, 2026

Ovechkin Returns to Capitals for Record 22nd Season

The NHL's all-time leading goal scorer signed a one-year deal worth up to $9 million after Washington retooled its roster.