THREAD: W Magazine, a lifestyle publication produced by the Washington Capitals, is now available to purchase online at Washcaps.com/wmagazine. The publication is also available as a free gift with purchase at Capitals Stores and Team Shop at Capital One Arena. The magazine includes more than 200

NEWS | The Capitals have loaned forward Hendrix Lapierre to the Hershey Bears. #ALLCAPS | Shift4 nhl.com/capitals/news/…

Cole Hutson had a goal and an assist in Team USA’s 4-1 win over Canada Tuesday night. Hutson, who recorded eight points (2g, 6a) in four preliminary round games, leads all players in assists and is tied for the tournament scoring lead with Sweden’s Axel Sandin-Pellikka. Ryan

Alex Ovechkin scored his 18th goal of the season tonight in his 22nd game of 2024-25 and is 24 goals shy of passing Wayne Gretzky for the most goals in NHL history. #Caps

With two assists tonight against Buffalo, John Carlson became the sixth active blueliner with 700 career points and just the 13th defenseman in NHL history to record 700 points with one franchise.

Congratulations to our very own Joe Beninati (Joe Beninati) for being recognized by the NSMA Sports Media for his outstanding work. Joe continues to create unforgettable moments for generations of Caps fans, and we are proud to have him as a part of our Monumental Sports Network and Washington Capitals

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.

PROSPECT REPORT: The back-to-back Calder Cup champion Hershey Bears sit in first place in the AHL’s Eastern Conference, Andrew Cristall leads the WHL in points (76p in 34 GP) and Ryan Leonard and Cole Hutson have been named Hobey Baker Award nominees: washca.ps/40LIp4H

CAPS TODAY: The Capitals will hold a pre-game ceremony Sunday to honor John Carlson for recording his 700th career point. Carlson notched his 700th point on Jan. 6 at Buffalo and became the 31st defensemen in NHL history to reach the 700-point mark: washca.ps/488bPvj

The Washington Capitals have re-signed goaltender Charlie Lindgren to a three-year, $9 million contract extension, senior vice president and general manager Chris Patrick announced today. For the full release, visit: washca.ps/4bo14am

Everyone with more 5v5 points this season than Aliaksei Protas: — Leon Draisaitl — David Pastrnak — Nikita Kucherov — Nathan Mackinnon — Sidney Crosby Yeah, that's the list.

Following his first career hat trick on Tuesday at Anaheim, Aliaksei Protas has now recorded 53 even-strength points (26g, 27a) in 65 games this season. Protas’ 53 even-strength points are tied for sixth in the NHL, while his 26 even-strength goals are tied for fifth.

The Capitals are the first team to clinch a berth in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Last season, the Capitals were the last team in the NHL to clinch a playoff berth, doing so in their regular season finale against the Flyers.

Alex Ovechkin scored his 37th goal of the season and the 890th of his career to move within five goals of passing Wayne Gretzky for the most in NHL history.

The Washington Capitals have signed forward Ryan Leonard to a three-year entry-level contract. Leonard, the eighth overall pick in the 2023 NHL Draft, led the NCAA in goals (30) and game-winning goals (9) and ranked 10th in the country in points (49) this season.

Alex Ovechkin is the NHL's all-time leading goal scorer.

The Washington Capitals are saddened to learn of the passing of alumnus Murray Anderson. Anderson was a member of the inaugural team, appearing in 40 games with Washington during the 1974-75 season. Anderson, who was the first player in franchise history to wear No. 8, will

Capitals forward T.J. Oshie announced his retirement from the National Hockey League on Monday during a fan event at Washington Harbour. The 2018 Stanley Cup champion concludes his 17-year career with 695 points (302g, 393a) in 1,010 games with Washington and the St. Louis Blues.

The #Caps hold the 27th overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft. Last year, Washington selected forward Terik Parascak with the 17th overall pick. Parascak, 19, tallied 82 points (28g, 54a) in 59 games during his second season with the Prince George Cougars (WHL).

Ahead of tonight’s #NHLDraft, look back at recent #Caps first-round picks and how they performed in 2024-25.