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Capitals news, notes, media appearances and practice times. Caps PR staff: @SergeyKocharov, @MegEic, @chasepyke, @Alex_Dagostino1 and @grossman_nick11

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Jul 6
Alex Ovechkin will return for his 22nd NHL season in 2026-27 and will become just the sixth player in NHL history to play 22 seasons with one franchise. Ovechkin, the NHL's all-time leading goal scorer, has recorded 1,687 points (929g, 758a) in 1,573 career games with Washington
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May 8, 2020
The Washington Capitals have placed Brendan Leipsic on unconditional waivers for purposes of terminating his contract.
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May 29, 2025
No decision has been made on Alex Ovechkin’s future following the 2025-26 NHL season. An email was sent from an individual with the corporate sales department that mistakenly alluded to next year being Alex Ovechkin’s final year.
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May 6, 2021
#Caps Tom Wilson will not return to tonight’s game (upper body)
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Nov 19, 2024
INJURY UPDATE: Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin sustained an injury to his lower leg during last night’s game in Utah, and is listed as week to week. Ovechkin will have further evaluation with team physicians in DC on Wednesday.
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Apr 5, 2025
Alex Ovechkin has tied Wayne Gretzky for the most goals in NHL history.
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Apr 6, 2025
Alex Ovechkin is the NHL's all-time leading goal scorer.
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Nov 21, 2024
Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin underwent further evaluation with team doctors. It was confirmed that Ovechkin has a fracture to his left fibula and is anticipated to miss 4-6 weeks.
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Jan 17, 2025
Alex Ovechkin has surpassed Jaromir Jagr for the most goaltenders scored on in NHL history, now totaling 179 after scoring his first career goal against Leevi Merilainen tonight.
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Feb 14, 2023
Washington Capitals senior vice president and general manager Brian MacLellan announced today that captain Alex Ovechkin will be away from the team to attend to a family matter and the health of a loved one.
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Feb 16, 2022
Alex Ovechkin is the only player in NHL history with 16 30-goal seasons with one team.
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Oct 26, 2025
Mitch Love has been relieved of his duties as an assistant coach, effective immediately. This decision follows the findings of an NHL-led investigation into past allegations. The organization is committed to maintaining the highest standards of conduct and accountability.
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Jan 31, 2021
It marks Ovechkin's 24th career overtime goal, which is the most in NHL history.
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Aug 15, 2024
Forward Jakub Vrana will join the Washington Capitals' 2024 Training Camp on a professional tryout agreement.