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“They had that night where they brought out all these kids that all said they started playing hockey all because of him,” Connor McMichael said. “So I think, when you look back at his career, like what he did on the ice is super important, but I think, off the ice, he really helped the community grow and introduced the game of hockey to so many kids.”
On how since Alex Ovechkin's rookie season, participation in USA Hockey’s Potomac Valley region (D.C., Maryland and Virginia) has seen an increase of 28% among boys and 184% among girls.
Check the link in our bio to read the full story from Giana Han for the @baltimorebanner .
Today’s game marks the @capitals annual Fan Appreciation Day presented by @michelobultra featuring pregame festivities at @districtedc and all-fan giveaways. It also has several nods to captain Alex Ovechkin and his historic season.
Fans from fifteen countries are in attendance at today’s Capitals game.
The furthest distance is Australia. Additional countries represented include: Canada, Czech Republic, England, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Israel, Mexico, Singapore, Slovakia, South Korea, Switzerland and the United States.
“He’s got a universal feel for the game. He doesn’t just see it as shot and then a save. He sees the whole game.”
The Athletic (@theathletichq ) senior writer Jesse Granger sat down with Logan Thompson, Spencer Carbery and Capitals’ goaltending coach Scott Murray last month in Las Vegas to discuss Thompson’s evolution into one of the NHL’s best goaltenders.
Check the link in our bio to read the full story ahead of Thompson’s 100th game as a Capital this afternoon in Pittsburgh.
“He’s accomplished so much and has had an amazing career, and I know that he still has an incredible passion for that game.”
Sidney Crosby on his relationship with Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin.
From Josh Yohe with the @nytimes / @theathletichq
Click the link in our bio to read the full story.
Captain Alex Ovechkin has been named the club’s 2025-26 nominee for the @nhl ’s King Clancy Memorial Trophy.
Over the course of two decades with the organization, the #Gr8’s impact on the community has been tremendous both locally and nationally.
Nineteen-year-old forward Ilya Protas is making his NHL debut tonight in Toronto and will become the 38th player in franchise history to make his debut as a teenager. Protas leads AHL rookies in points (62) and ranks second in goals (28) among first-year players this season.
Nice feature on Alex Ovechkin in today’s print edition of the @torontosunonline by Lance Hornby ahead of the Capitals’ matchup against the Maple Leafs. In 63 career games, Ovi has recorded 45 goals, 35 assists for 80 points - fourth highest rate against a single franchise & highest against Eastern Conference opponent.
🏒 It’s bigger than hockey in Ballston.
Jessie Thompson, Director of Youth Hockey Development for the Washington Capitals (@capitals ), and Brad Surdam, Hockey Director (2025–26) at MedStar Capitals Iceplex (@medstarcapitalsiceplex ), share how the game is growing from the ground up.
From creating access to building confidence and community, the future of hockey is being shaped right here in Ballston through programs, partnerships, and a commitment to inclusion.
This is what it looks like to grow the game, on and off the ice.
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Logan Thompson is playing his 200th career game tonight against New Jersey. The Calgary, Alberta native has posted a record of 114-58-23 with a 2.57 goals-against average, a .912 save percentage and eight shutouts in 199 career games with Washington and Vegas. Thompson’s 114 wins are currently the seventh-most among active goaltenders at the time of their 200th career game.
NEWS: The Washington Capitals announced today goaltender Charlie Lindgren as the recipient of the organization’s third annual Caps Care Community Award in honor of his efforts in the community during the 2025-26 season. Lindgren will be recognized ahead of the Capitals April 4 game vs. the Buffalo Sabres in a pre-game ceremony. Lindgren was surprised with the news that he is this year’s Caps Care Award recipient by his wife, Mikkayla; CEO of The Adaptive Athletics Foundation of Maryland John Edward Heath; and children from the adaptive sports organization So Kids SOAR prior to a recent team practice.
The Caps Care Community Award was established in 2024 to recognize an individual Capitals player annually for his contributions to the community. During the pregame ceremony on April 4, Elizabeth Pace, Monumental Sports & Entertainment Foundation (MSE Foundation) President and Executive Director, will present Lindgren with a check on behalf of MSE Foundation for $20,000 to be split equally between So Kids SOAR and Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors. MSE Foundation provided $10,000 of the grant, with Lindy’s Lineup making a $10,000 match. Lindgren will also be presented with the Caps Care Community Award Trophy by Capitals Director of Fan Development Caroline Potolicchio. They will be joined on the ice by Lindgren’s wife, Mikkayla, and daughter, Molly. Read more on Lindgren’s support of the community at washcaps.com.
