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What's Buzzing

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Caps Thursday Dump and Chase

Yesterday, Matthew Schaefer of the New York Islander won the Calder Trophy for rookie of the year. It really wasn't a close race. Schaefer is all that and a ba

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Stanley Cup Playoffs Bracket 📋

Where everything stands after Avs eliminate Wild

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Stanley Cup Playoffs Bracket 📋

One spot up for grabs to round out Conference Finals

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Stars Who Could Be Traded the Draft

Trocheck and Knies are among the players that could be moved 📲

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Capitals Offseason Trade Targets: Auston Matthews

The Rules: I stuck to players who are under 30 years old and whose names have been in the rumor mill over the past few months (some longer than that.) I wrote a

Ovi Wants to Earn PhD 🤓

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Dr. Ovechkin, PhD? 👀 Ovi’s post-career objective? Get his PhD in Pedagogical Sciences and focus on global hockey training methods 😅 (h/t @rmnb)

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Trade Storylines You Should Be Thinking About

Matthews and McDavid are among the trade storylines we're watching 📲

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Who Will Caps Take at No. 16 ? 🤔

Latest 2026 NHL Mock Draft after the Draft Lottery 📲

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Buy or Sell the Latest Rumors

😨 Is Pittsburgh letting Malkin go? 🦈 Are the Sharks shopping 1st-round pick? 📲 Tap in for more rumors analysis

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Updated Stanley Cup Playoffs Bracket 🧊

Latest picture after Mother's Day games 📲

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Could Caps Trade for Kucherov? 🤯

Washington is one of five potential trade destinations for Tampa star 📲

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Could Caps Trade for Michkov? 🤔

Six landing spots for Flyers winger after being scratched in Game 4 📲

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Caps Dump and Chase

The Capitals were busy yesterday, signing forward Theodor Niederbach a one-year two-way contract before signing their 2024 sixth round pick Petr Sikora to a thr

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Early NHL Draft Predictions 🔮

7 expectations likely to come to fruition after lottery 📲

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Updated Scouting Report on Gavin McKenna 🍁

Potential No. 1 pick could go to Toronto at the 2026 NHL Draft

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Draft Lottery Winners and Losers

🍁 Leafs come away with the biggest prize 🦈 Sharks building strong, young squad 📲 Tap-in for more analysis

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Caps Lose Lottery, Have Options with Two First Rounders

The Capitals continued Washington, DC tradition and did not win the NHL's draft lottery Tuesday night; the Toronto Maple Leafs did. The Leafs will get the chanc

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Should Caps Trade 1st-Round Pick? 🤔

What every lottery team should do with their first selections 📲

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2026-27 NHL Salary Cap 🤑

League raising ceiling to above $100M for first time in history

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Former Cap Milano Moving to Swiss League in 2026-27

Sonny Milano is moving across the Pond. Yesterday it was announced that forward and former Capital Sonny Milano will play in Switzerland next year. After a coup

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Leafs Win NHL Draft Lottery 🍁

Toronto will get No. 1 pick on June 26. Full results here 📲

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Caps Wish for a Lucky Bounce in NHL 2026 Draft Lottery Tonight

The 2026 NHL Draft Lottery is tonight! The sixteen teams that failed to make the Stanley Cup playoffs will all watch some balls ping-pong bounce around a hopper

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Ranking Top Contenders for Playoffs MVP 🏆

Who's taking the Conn Smythe Trophy home in June? 📲

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Could Caps Sign Malkin? 🤔

Potential free-agency fits for star center if return to Penguins is off the table ➡️

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NHL Mock's Biggest Movers 🔄

Taking stock of top prospects in the upcoming draft ➡️

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Draft Scouting Report on Chase Reid

Defenseman could go in the top three picks 📲

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Latest Stanley Cup Playoffs Picture 🖼️

Where things stand after Canes' OT win on Monday

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Monday Re-Caps

Evgeny Malkin is NOT going to sign in DC next season even though there are rumors. The Capitals and assistant coach Kirk Muller have parted ways. Capitals Al

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NHL Trade Block Big Board for May 2026

Brady Tkachuk, Auston Matthews headline our list 📲

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Round 2 Picture Taking Shape 👀

Updated Stanley Cup Playoffs bracket after Canadiens beat Lightning 📲

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Ranking Every Team Left in the Playoffs 📊

Taking stock of the field as we enter the second round of the postseason 📲

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Could Caps Trade for Jason Robertson? 🤔

Washington is one of seven destinations for Stars winger after Dallas' elimination 📲

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Updated Stanley Cup Playoffs Bracket

Fresh look after Hurricanes' dominant win in Round 2 📲

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Capitals to Sign Malkin? No Way

The other day, former Pittsburgh Penguin Tyler Kennedy said he believes that Evgeny Malkin will sign with the Washington Capitals next season, joining Alex Ovec

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B/R NHL Staff Second-Round Predictions 🏒

Our picks for teams that will move on to the Conference Finals 📲

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Updated Stanley Cup Playoffs Bracket

Latest look after Wild, Ducks advance to next round 📲

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Latest Stanley Cup Playoff Bracket

Bruins stay alive to push series to game 6. Full updates here

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Trade Destinations for McDavid in 2027 📍

The Oilers' captain will be thinking about his future after yet another playoff failure 📲

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BS Meter on Tkachuk and Other NHL Rumors 🌡️

🤔 Will Sens move Brady? ✈️ Could Jets trade Hellebuyck? 📲 Tap in for more rumors analysis

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Caps' Most Improved Player 📈

One player from every team that took a big leap during the 2025-26 season 📲

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Caps Assistant Muller Not Returning Next Season

The Capitals have parted ways with assistant coach Kirk Muller. General manager Chris Patrick announced yesterday in a statement* that Muller will be leaving th

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Caps Can Move Up in NHL Draft with Lottery Win

The 2026 NHL Draft Lottery is next week on Tuesday May 5th. The lottery gives the sixteen teams that failed to make the playoffs a chance at winning the first o

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It's the End of the Rink as We Know It (And I Feel Fine)

It's not goodbye...

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Stock Watch on Every Playoff Team 📈📉

Sara Civian checks the vibes on all 16 teams in the postseason 📲

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Brady Tkachuk Trade Packages📦

Four teams that make sense for winger after Sens playoff elimination 📲

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Monday Caps Clips

Hutson reflects on his first NHL stint, looking at what the Caps need to address this offseason, the Bears announce their semifinal series schedule and more in today's clips.

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Monday Recap

Here are the top stories from last week. Why Alex Ovechkin will be back in a Capitals sweater next season. Four Reasons Ovi Will Be Back Next Year The Caps and

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Updated 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs

Latest on brackets and top storylines 📲

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Capitals Overtime Playoff Heartbreak

All of the playoff games going to multiple overtimes in the past week stresses me out. The tension is like nothing else in sports. I am always amazed by how slo

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Weekend Open Thread

So...how are you?

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Pro Comps for Top Prospects 🤝

Why Gavin McKenna could become another Panarin and other comparisons 📲

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Trade Ideas for Lottery Teams 💡

Potential moves for the clubs that missed out on the postseason📲

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Friday Caps Clips

Ilya Protas gets top AHL rookie honors, the Bears sweep the Islanders away, the impact of Sandin's injury on summer plans and more in today's clips.

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Former Capitals in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

Beck Malenstyn I have to begin with Buffalo forward Beck Malenstyn. Former Caps 5th round pick in 2016, traded to the Sabres for a 2nd rounder in 2024, is a sol

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Ilya Protas' Gets a New Nickname from Capitals Veterans

Hockey players are famous for their nicknames. Bonsai, Ovi, Backy, Osh, and Tiger are all famous Capital nicknames. Now forward Ilya Protas apparently has a new

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Latest NHL Playoff Bracket 👀

Updated schedule and best plays from April 24 📲

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Thursday Open Thread

Tough news on the injury front yesterday: ...and that's really all the Capitals' news that's fit to clip on this lovely April Thursday. So, what's new?

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Who Should Go No. 1 at This Year's Draft? 🤔

Why Gavin McKenna, Ivar Stenberg and Keaton Verhoeff deserve your attention 📲

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Wednesday Caps Clips

The Bears go up 1-0, a busy summer gets trickier with the Sandin injury and more in today’s Caps Clips.

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Join Japers’ Rink on Discord

Which cord? Discord!

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Sandin Injury Ups the Ante for Washington's Summer Plans

The Caps announced that Rasmus Sandin will need surgery on his right knee, which he injured on April 11th in Pittsburgh, and his rehabilitation will stretch int

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Tuesday Caps Clips

Updates from Patrick and MacLellan on all things Caps, lil Pro gets big honor, Sonny goes from Bears to Bern and more in today’s Caps Clips.

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Latest NHL Playoffs Bracket 💥

Updated schedule and top highlights from April 20 📲

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Connor Hellebuyck Trade Landing Spots 📍

US-born gold medalist goalie could be leaving Winnipeg in the Summer 📲

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Playoff Overreactions After the First Games 🤯

Our takes on every series so far of the 2026 postseason 📲

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Injury to Dubois Most Likely Cost Caps a Playoff Spot

With the 2025-26 season over for the Washington Capitals, the offseason starts early in the DMV. Some fans can’t help but think “what-if?” or “if only” They mis

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Capitals May Want Liljegren to Return for 2026-27

The Capitals are considering bringing back defenseman Timohty Liljegren next season. David Pognotta of The Fourth Period said both sides are interested in a con

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Rink Roundtable: Closing the Book on 2025-26

The Washington Capitals 2025-26 season is officially in the books, but there is plenty to unwrap about a season that came to an end far too soon and a future that still looks mighty bright – whether…

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Monday Caps Clips

Miro reflects on his time in DC this season, Ilya Protas cleans up at the Bears’ team awards, Hershey’s Round 1 schedule and more in today’s clips.

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Latest NHL Playoffs Bracket 🏒

Updated schedule and top highlights from April 19 📲

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Sabres Fans Finally Taste Playoff Bliss 🤩

Fourteen-year wait for playoff hockey turns into massive party in Buffalo 📲

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Winners & Losers From 1st Day of the Playoffs

🤦‍♂️ Stars get embarrassed at home 🫥 Crosby invisible for Penguins Tap-in for full analysis 📲

Hardest Path in Stanley Cup Playoffs 😩

Is there any team with a tougher road than the Wild?

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Sunday Caps Clips

Updates on this year’s draft lottery, the best of the NCAA pack, and more in today’s Caps Clips.

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Updated Stanley Cup Playoffs Bracket 💯

Results and what to expect from today's schedule 📲

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First Round Stanley Cup Playoff Predictions

Here are my picks for each series in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Eastern Conference Buffalo vs. Boston: Sabres in Six Buffalo has proven to be

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Saturday Caps Clips

The playoffs begin for other teams, how the Caps came together after a tough deadline, and more in today’s Caps Clips.

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Power Rankings for End of Regular Season 📊

Where the Caps stand at the end of the 2025-26 campaign 📲

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Updated Stanley Cup Playoffs Bracket

Latest updates after final regular season games

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Predictions for Every First-Round Series 🔮

Our B/R NHL Staff gives their picks for all eight matchups 📲

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Friday Caps Clips: Break It Down Now Y’all

The Caps give their final interviews of the season, Leonard is heading to IIHF Worlds, Ovechkin is still undecided and more in today’s clips.

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Ovi Still Has Something Left

Winners and Losers from the 2025-26 NHL regular season 📲

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1 Word For Caps' Regular Season

Sara Civian defines all 32 NHL teams for the 2025-26 campaign 📲

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Stanley Cup Playoffs Bracket Set 🏆

🔥 Kings-Avalanche set 🍿 Bruins draw Sabres 📲 All matchups and dates in app

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NHL Playoff Start Announced🗓️

Game 1 dates and times released for 1st-round bracket matchups 📸

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Ovechkin Hints at Return 👀

The Great 8 'pretty sure' he hasn't played his last game

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Thursday Caps Clips: Breakdown Day Awaits

A trio of Caps return to help the Bears clinch a spot in the AHL playoffs, some leftovers from a Game 82 win and more in today’s Caps Clips.

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Four Reasons Ovi Will Be Back Next Year

Since the Caps beat the Blue Jackets Tuesday, all anyone seems to want to talk about is if that was Alex Ovechkin’s last game. However, it wasn’t. Do I have ins

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Draft Lottery Odds 🎲

How final two days could shake up chances at No. 1 pick

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Tkachuk and Matthews on Trading Block? 🤔

Buy or sell late NHL trade and free agency rumors 📲

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Updated NHL Draft Big Board 🗒️

Ranking for No. 1 is tight between two exciting wingers

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Wednesday Caps Clips: That's a Wrap, Babes

A tough ending to the season gets a small boost with a win in Game 82, lots of Ovechkin chatter, examining why the Caps' playoff hopes faltered and more in today's Caps Clips.

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Capitals vs. Blue Jackets Recap: Caps Cap Off Season with 2-1 Win

No need to overanalyze this one, as the season comes to a close with a final win for the good guys ahead of a too-soon offseason. Instead, we'd like to take a moment to thank all of you for spending...

Ovi's Potential Last Exit 🥲

Capitals star skates off to fan chants for final time this NHL season

🚨Sabres Force Game 7 vs. Habs

Buffalo comes back down 3-1 in 1st period to set up final game of series at home

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🚨Sabres Force Game 7 vs. Habs

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Biz's NHL Playoff Superlatives 🗳️

Biz's NHL Playoff Superlatives 🗳️

Could Caps Bring Back John Carlson? 🤔

Capitals Offseason Trade Targets: Robert Thomas and Jordan Kyrou

Nats' Ovechkin Bobblehead 🐐

Why Caps Should Trade Their 1st-Round Pick

What's Buzzing

Caps Thursday Dump and Chase

Stanley Cup Playoffs Bracket 📋

Stanley Cup Playoffs Bracket 📋

Stars Who Could Be Traded the Draft

Capitals Offseason Trade Targets: Auston Matthews

Trade Storylines You Should Be Thinking About

Who Will Caps Take at No. 16 ? 🤔

Buy or Sell the Latest Rumors

Updated Stanley Cup Playoffs Bracket 🧊

Could Caps Trade for Kucherov? 🤯

Could Caps Trade for Michkov? 🤔

Caps Dump and Chase

Early NHL Draft Predictions 🔮

Updated Scouting Report on Gavin McKenna 🍁

Draft Lottery Winners and Losers

Caps Lose Lottery, Have Options with Two First Rounders

Should Caps Trade 1st-Round Pick? 🤔

2026-27 NHL Salary Cap 🤑

Former Cap Milano Moving to Swiss League in 2026-27

Leafs Win NHL Draft Lottery 🍁

Caps Wish for a Lucky Bounce in NHL 2026 Draft Lottery Tonight

Ranking Top Contenders for Playoffs MVP 🏆

Could Caps Sign Malkin? 🤔

NHL Mock's Biggest Movers 🔄

Draft Scouting Report on Chase Reid

Latest Stanley Cup Playoffs Picture 🖼️

Monday Re-Caps

NHL Trade Block Big Board for May 2026

Round 2 Picture Taking Shape 👀

Ranking Every Team Left in the Playoffs 📊

Could Caps Trade for Jason Robertson? 🤔

Updated Stanley Cup Playoffs Bracket

Capitals to Sign Malkin? No Way

B/R NHL Staff Second-Round Predictions 🏒

Updated Stanley Cup Playoffs Bracket

Latest Stanley Cup Playoff Bracket

Trade Destinations for McDavid in 2027 📍

BS Meter on Tkachuk and Other NHL Rumors 🌡️

Caps' Most Improved Player 📈

Caps Assistant Muller Not Returning Next Season

Caps Can Move Up in NHL Draft with Lottery Win

It's the End of the Rink as We Know It (And I Feel Fine)

Stock Watch on Every Playoff Team 📈📉

Brady Tkachuk Trade Packages📦

Monday Caps Clips

Monday Recap

Updated 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs

Capitals Overtime Playoff Heartbreak

Weekend Open Thread

Pro Comps for Top Prospects 🤝

Trade Ideas for Lottery Teams 💡

Friday Caps Clips

Former Capitals in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

Ilya Protas' Gets a New Nickname from Capitals Veterans

Latest NHL Playoff Bracket 👀

Thursday Open Thread

Who Should Go No. 1 at This Year's Draft? 🤔

Wednesday Caps Clips

Join Japers’ Rink on Discord

Sandin Injury Ups the Ante for Washington's Summer Plans

Tuesday Caps Clips

Latest NHL Playoffs Bracket 💥

Connor Hellebuyck Trade Landing Spots 📍

Playoff Overreactions After the First Games 🤯

Injury to Dubois Most Likely Cost Caps a Playoff Spot

Capitals May Want Liljegren to Return for 2026-27

Rink Roundtable: Closing the Book on 2025-26

Monday Caps Clips

Latest NHL Playoffs Bracket 🏒

Sabres Fans Finally Taste Playoff Bliss 🤩

Winners & Losers From 1st Day of the Playoffs

Sunday Caps Clips