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Story of the Day

The Capitals finished the 2025-26 season with a record of 43-30-9 (95 points). Washington's 95 points were tied for the 12th-most in the NHL, while their 37 regulation wins were the seventh most. The Capitals did not qualify for the Stanley Cup Playoffs for just the third time since 2007-08 (2013-14, 2022-23, 2025-26). Their 16 playoff appearances in the last 19 seasons are tied for the most in the NHL with Pittsburgh and Boston. Despite missing the postseason, the Capitals ranked tied for fifth in the NHL in 5v5 goal differential (+32), tied for seventh in goals against per game (2.90), tied for third in points by defensemen (212) and tied for fifth in points by rookies (94). Washington’s 94 points by rookies marked their highest single-season total since 2005-06.

Schedule & Availability

Friday, June 26

7 p.m. ET: Round 1 of the 2026 NHL Draft, KeyBank Center in Buffalo

TV: ESPN, ESPN+

Saturday, June 27

10 a.m. ET: Rounds 2-7 of the 2026 NHL Draft, KeyBank Center in Buffalo

TV: NHL Network, ESPN+

Tuesday, June 30 – Friday, July 3

Washington Capitals 2026 Development Camp

Wednesday, July 1

12 p.m. ET: NHL Free Agency period begins

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25-26 Media Guide

Latest Videos

Brian MacLellan and Chris Patrick Final Media Availability of the 2025-26 Season

Alex Ovechkin | Postgame

Cole Hutson | March 17

Timothy Liljegren | March 8

David Kampf | March 8

Chris Patrick | 2026 NHL Trade Deadline

John Carlson | Postgame

Tom Wilson | Postgame

Alex Ovechkin | Postgame

Chris Patrick | January 16

Caps Clips

June 1, 2026

The Athletic: NHL Mock Draft 2026: Gavin McKenna to Leafs, Caleb Malhotra to Canucks in Round 1 projection (Washington Capitals mentioned) / Hurricanes or Knights? A Stanley Cup Final rooting guide for 30 other fan bases (Washington Capitals mentioned)

ESPN: NHL free agency rankings: Tiers of players available on July 1 (Alex Ovechkin mentioned)

The Hockey News: Top 100 NHL Players In 2026: 41 To 50 (Tom Wilson mentioned) / Top 100 NHL Players In 2026: 51 To 60 (Jakob Chychrun mentioned)

The Hockey News – Washington: 2026 NHL Draft Targets: Could The Capitals Potentially Go For The Ruck Twins? / Alex Semin Shares Thoughts On Alex Ovechkin & Whether Or Not He'll Return To Capitals: 'Staying In Such Good Shape At 40 Is Pretty Tough' / Carbery, Canada Fail To Medal At Worlds After Loss To Norway / From The Archives: Matt Strome The Calder Cup Hero For Hershey / Capitals Mailbag Pt. 1: Big Splash Coming? How Ovechkin Impacts The Summer, What The Future Holds & The Draft / From The Archives: Remembering One Of The Toughest Capitals In Randy Holt / From The Archives: How Olaf Kolzig Led The Young Capitals / For Dylan Strome, 2025-26 Was About Becoming A Leader. Now, He's Ready To Take That Role Further / Carbery, Canada Shut Out Leonard, Team USA In Olympic Gold Rematch At Worlds

Sporting News: Alex Ovechkin's mom is playing a role in his retirement decision as Capitals wait

Broadcast (Excluding Game Highlights):                        

Monumental Sports Network: The Hockey Lifers | Brent Johnson on his No.1 fan / The Hockey Lifers | Brent Johnson on Alex Ovechkin’s perfect shot / The Hockey Lifers | Brent Johnson on puck feel / The Hockey Lifers | Brent Johnson on his knockout fight / The Hockey Lifers | The Sid Abel language rule change

106.7 The Fan: BMitch & Finlay: Alex Ovechkin Says An Announcement On His Future Could Come Soon

DC 101: Update on Alex Ovechkin’s uncertain future (6 a.m., 9 a.m.)