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Ryan Leonard • RW • Capitals

Ryan Leonard Tallies Four Points in Wednesday's Win

Washington Capitals right wing Ryan Leonard had the best game of his young career on Wednesday, posting two goals and two assists in a 7-1 road victory over the San Jose Sharks. Leonard became the first Capitals rookie to record a four-point game since legendary playmaker Nicklas Backstrom in 2008. The 20-year-old is riding a four-game point streak and has finished scoreless just once in his past six outings. He has scored power-play points in three consecutive games. Washington has used Leonard on the first power-play unit, which has given him a big lift. In even-strength situations, he has been limited to a third-line role. Leonard boasts 18 points (seven goals, 11 assists) in 28 games for the season.

14 hours ago

Jakob Chychrun • D • Capitals

Jakob Chychrun Stretches Point Streak to Nine Games

Washington Capitals defenseman Jakob Chychrun scored the second goal in Wednesday's 4-3 victory over the Winnipeg Jets to push his point streak to nine games. It's the current longest active point streak in the league. Additionally, Chychrun holds a four-game goal streak, becoming only the second Capitals blue-liner in 25 years to score in four consecutive games. Chychrun has finished three of his last five appearances with multiple points. This has boosted his tally for the season to 22 points (nine goals, 13 assists) with 24 games played, which places Chychrun tied for third among defensemen in scoring. Chychrun has been in sensational form this month and can match a franchise record for the longest point streak by a defenseman in Friday's meeting with the Toronto Maple Leafs.

7 days ago

Nic Dowd • C • Capitals

Nic Dowd Out Against Lightning

Washington Capitals center Nic Dowd (upper body) will miss Saturday's clash against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The veteran took part in an optional skate on Saturday morning but is forced to sit out a third straight game with an upper-body injury. Dowd has picked up five points (one goal, four assists) in 19 outings this season, handing out 33 hits. His next opportunity to return will be in Monday's matchup against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Sonny Milano has stepped into the lineup as Dowd's replacement and will carry some momentum into Saturday's contest after scoring twice in Thursday's 8-4 victory over the Montreal Canadiens.

Nov 22

Alex Ovechkin • LW • Capitals

Alex Ovechkin Nets 33rd Career Hat Trick

Washington Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin scored his 33rd career hat trick and registered an assist in Thursday's 8-4 road victory over the Montreal Canadiens. He netted an early power-play goal and had two goals inside the final minutes of play, including one in an empty-net situation. With a four-point performance on Thursday, Ovechkin entered the NHL's all-time top 10 scoring list, surpassing Joe Sakic. The Capitals captain boasts 1,643 points (907 goals, 736 assists) in 1,512 career games. Ovechkin had a slow start to the season but is now firing on all cylinders. The veteran star has lit the lamp in four straight games, increasing his scoring total to 20 points (10 goals, 10 assists) over 21 games played.

Nov 21

Connor McMichael • C • Capitals

Connor McMichael Posts Three Assists in Wednesday's Win

Washington Capitals forward Connor McMichael finished Wednesday's high-scoring 7-4 victory over the Edmonton Oilers with three assists. Ryan Leonard benefited twice from McMichael's playmaking, and the 24-year-old completed his hat trick of assists thanks to an empty-net goal from Tom Wilson. After struggling in the top six, McMichael has landed on the third line with Leonard and Brandon Duhaime. He has finally found some chemistry with his linemates, going on a three-game point streak. However, McMichael still has a lot of ground to cover to turn his season around, as he sits on 10 points (two goals, eight assists) after 20 games.

Nov 20

Nic Dowd • C • Capitals

Nic Dowd Out on Thursday

Washington Capitals center Nic Dowd (upper body) has not joined the team for Thursday's visit to Montreal, Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post reports. The veteran was a late scratch due to an upper-body injury for Wednesday's contest against the Edmonton Oilers. In 19 appearances, Dowd has registered 33 hits, while chipping in with one goal and four assists on the offensive end. Down was replaced in the lineup by Sonny Milano on Wednesday night, but he was limited to 7:34 of ice time and didn't make a significant impact.

Nov 20

John Carlson • D • Capitals

John Carlson a Game-Time Call Monday

Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (upper body) is considered a game-time decision for Monday's meeting with the Los Angeles Kings. On Saturday against the New Jersey Devils, Carlson missed his first game of the season due to an upper-body Injury. He may return for Monday's action, but we won't know for certain until the pre-game warmups. Carlson has had a busy start to the season, recording 14 points (four goals, 10 assists) in 17 appearances, which ties him with Alex Ovechkin for the third-most points on the Capitals team. Trevor van Riemsdyk, who logged two blocks across 16:13 of ice time on Saturday, will likely remain in the lineup if Carlson isn't healthy enough to return.

Nov 17

John Carlson • D • Capitals

John Carlson Out on Saturday

Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (upper body) won't play in Saturday's matchup against the New Jersey Devils, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports. He was initially regarded as a game-time decision for the contest. Carlson has recently put together a five-game point streak and remains a highly productive player even during his 17th NHL campaign. In 17 outings, Carlson has produced 14 points (four goals, 10 assists). The veteran blue-liner also ranks third on the Washington team with 26 blocks, so his presence will be missed at both ends on Saturday night. Trevor van Riemsdyk will rejoin the Capitals blue line against New Jersey after sitting out a pair of contests as a healthy scratch.

Nov 15

Pierre-Luc Dubois • C • Capitals

Pierre-Luc Dubois to Miss 3-4 Months

Washington Capitals forward Pierre-Luc Dubois will miss 3-4 months after he had surgery to address injuries to his abdominal and adductor muscles, the team announced Sunday. Dubois missed a fourth straight game on Saturday against the Tampa Bay Lightning and was placed on Injured Reserve earlier this week. It's possible he won't return to action before March. Before being sidelined, Dubois made six appearances but didn't record any points. Dubois' absence has increased the fantasy value of Connor McMichael, who has taken over second-line center duties. However, McMichael has produced only one goal and three assists in 15 outings this season.

Nov 9

Jakob Chychrun • D • Capitals

Jakob Chychrun Records Three Assists Wednesday

Washington Capitals defenseman Jakob Chychrun tallied three assists in Wednesday's big 6-1 victory over the St. Louis Blues. Chychrun factored in all of Washington's first three goals, including Tom Wilson's power-play marker and Alex Ovechkin's 900th career goal. It was Chychrun's third career three-assist game and his first since December 2023. With the Capitals offense struggling as of late, Chychrun has been in a bit of a slump, but his overall work this season has been good. Through 13 outings, Chychrun had recorded 10 points (three goals, seven assists), 38 shots, 11 blocks, and 13 hits. Additionally, he leads the Capitals with a plus-nine rating.

Nov 6

Alex Ovechkin • LW • Capitals

Alex Ovechkin Scores 900th Career Goal

Washington Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin netted his 900th career regular-season goal in Wednesday's 6-1 thumping of the St. Louis Blues. Ovechkin's special strike early in the second period ended up as the game-winning goal. The NHL's all-time leading goal-scorer now boasts 138 game-winners in total. 326 of Ovechkin's goals have come on the power play, and he has tallied five short-handed markers. His goal on Wednesday ended a four-game point drought for Ovechkin. He's been limited to three goals and eight points in 13 games this season. Although Ovechkin's production has decreased from his usual levels, it's important to remember that he turned 40 in September. Plus, it's still fairly early in the season, so there's time for Ovechkin to boost his output.

Nov 6

Rasmus Sandin • D • Capitals

Rasmus Sandin Back for Capitals Wednesday

Washington Capitals defenseman Rasmus Sandin (upper body) will return from a five-game absence on Wednesday against the St. Louis Blues. Sandin registered two assists, four shots, 10 blocks, and 16 hits in seven appearances before an upper-body injury sidelined him. He will join Trevor van Riemsdyk on the third defensive pairing, bumping Declan Chisholm out of the lineup. Washington is also set to use Sandin on the second power-play unit. Power-play situations might be where Sandin finds success on Wednesday night, since St. Louis has the fifth-worst penalty kill in the league at 67.6 percent.

Nov 5

Pierre-Luc Dubois • C • Capitals

Pierre-Luc Dubois to Miss "Extended Period of Time"

Washington Capitals forward Pierre-Luc Dubois (lower body) is facing a lengthy absence. On Monday, Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery told reporters that Dubois is going to miss "an extended period of time." The 27-year-old was initially labeled as day-to-day after he suffered a lower-body injury in Friday's loss to the New York Islanders. Dubois also missed time earlier in the season and has appeared in only six games. Despite being a top-six piece and a regular on the power play, Dubois has yet to register any points. Going forward, Connor McMichael is expected to operate as the second-line center, but he's also been largely ineffective this season, picking up only four points (one goal, three assists) in 12 games.

Nov 3

Dylan Strome • C • Capitals

Dylan Strome Ready to Return Saturday

Washington Capitals center Dylan Strome (lower body) is set to return from a two-game absence on Saturday versus the Buffalo Sabres, Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post reports. Strome was considered a game-time call for the matchup, but he participated in pre-game warmups with the team. He will replace Pierre-Luc Dubois (lower body) in the top six and will be a big part of the power play. Strome has enjoyed fine form in 2025-26, picking up 10 points (two goals, eight assists) in eight appearances. He recorded all his points during a five-game scoring streak, which ended in last weekend's matchup against the Ottawa Senators, where he got hurt.

Nov 1

Pierre-Luc Dubois • C • Capitals

Pierre-Luc Dubois Sustains Lower-Body Injury Friday

Washington Capitals forward Pierre-Luc Dubois (lower body) didn't finish Friday's 3-1 loss to the New York Islanders. He suffered a lower-body injury in the first period, which has left Washington without its top two centers. Dylan Strome (lower body) sat out a second consecutive game on Friday night. Dubois has already missed time this season because of a lower-body ailment, making only six appearances. He has yet to register any points during a frustrating campaign. While Strome could be an option to return on Saturday against the Buffalo Sabres, Dubois' status is very much up in the air.

Nov 1

Dylan Strome • C • Capitals

Dylan Strome Remains Out Friday

Washington Capitals center Dylan Strome (lower body) will miss Friday's matchup against the New York Islanders, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports. Strome was initially considered a game-time decision, but he hasn't joined the team for pre-game warmups. This will be his second consecutive absence. Strome has formed a fruitful partnership with Alex Ovechkin on the first line and leads Washington with eight assists in nine games. Additionally, he has scored two goals on 16 shots this season. In Strome's absence, Connor McMichael has taken over top-line center duties. However, McMichael hasn't been a wise fantasy choice this season, going scoreless in eight of 10 games.

Oct 31

Rasmus Sandin • D • Capitals

Rasmus Sandin to Miss Third Straight Game

Washington Capitals defenseman Rasmus Sandin (upper body) stayed behind as the team traveled to Dallas on Monday. He will sit out a third straight game due to an upper-body injury on Tuesday against the Stars. On Monday, it was also announced that Sandin has been placed on Injured Reserve. He is eligible to be activated from Injured Reserve for Saturday's tilt against the New York Islanders. This season, Sandin's contributions include two assists, four shots, 10 blocks, and 16 hits in seven games. Dylan McIlrath and Declan Chisholm have featured on the Washington blue line during Sandin's absence, but they don't have fantasy value.

Oct 27

Dylan Strome • C • Capitals

Dylan Strome Ruled Out for Tuesday

Washington Capitals center Dylan Strome (lower body) has not joined the team for a trip to Dallas to face the Stars on Tuesday night. Washington's top centerman suffered a lower-body injury in Saturday's matchup against the Ottawa Senators. While Strome's injury isn't believed to be serious, he will miss at least one game because of the ailment. Strome has dished out a team-high eight assists and ranks second in scoring on the Washington team, with 10 points in nine games. On Monday, the Capitals recalled Ethen Frank from the minors to fill the gap in the lineup. Meanwhile, Connor McMichael looks set to move to the first line for Tuesday's game.

Oct 27

Dylan Strome • C • Capitals

Dylan Strome Sustains Lower-Body Injury Saturday

Washington Capitals center Dylan Strome (lower body) made an early exit against the Ottawa Senators on Saturday night. The Capitals lost their No. 1 center to a lower-body injury after Strome had logged only 2:34 of action. Entering Saturday's contest, Strome was on fire, riding a five-game point streak during which he amassed all of his 10 points (two goals, eight assists) this season. If Strome is unavailable for Tuesday's matchup against the Dallas Stars, Pierre-Luc Dubois and Connor McMichael will have increased fantasy value. Additionally, Strome's absence would open the door for Sonny Milano to rejoin the lineup.

Oct 26

Pierre-Luc Dubois • C • Capitals

Pierre-Luc Dubois Available Saturday

Washington Capitals forward Pierre-Luc Dubois (lower body) has been activated from Injured Reserve and is poised to return to the lineup for Saturday's tilt against the Ottawa Senators. Due to a lower-body injury, Dubois has been forced to skip five games. The 27-year-old has not yet registered any points in three outings this season. He will likely return to the second line, bumping Connor McMichael or Hendrix Lapierre down to the third. Washington will also use Dubois on the power play. With Dubois available, the team has reassigned Ethen Frank to the minors.

Oct 25

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