The Washington Capitals have had a strong start to the 2025-26 season. A major reason for it has been the elevated play of star forward Tom Wilson.

The Washington Capitals played most of their road finale against the Anaheim Ducks without one of their most productive rookies after forward Ryan Leonard exited late in the first period. The 20-year-old skated off bloodied following a blindside hit from Ducks defenseman Jacob Trouba, ending his night after just 4 minutes, 38 seconds of ice time.

ARLINGTON, Va. – The Washington Capitals have recalled goaltender Garin Bjorklund from the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League (AHL) and have loaned goaltender Clay Stevenson to Hershey, senior vice president and general manager Chris Patrick announced today.

The Ducks follow a lopsided loss with a much-improved effort and snap Washington’s six-game winning streak, 4-3, on shootout goals by Troy Terry and Mason McTavish.

The Washington Capitals beat the Los Angeles Kings 3-1 for their fifth straight victory and moved into first place in the Metropolitan Division.

With the NFL team visiting the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, players from the Commanders rocked their Washington Capitals jerseys for pregame arrivals. Commanders tight end Ben Sinnott and quarterback Sam Hartman were among the players who wore the sweaters.

England's Jordan Cox and West Indies' Rovman Powell starred as Dubai Capitals trashed Abu Dhabi Knight Riders by 83 runs in the International League T20. The pair came together at 43-3 after Capitals were asked to bat first and shared 119 for the fourth wicket.

Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery's update on Ryan Leonard following a brutal hit from Jacob Trouba wasn't encouraging.