Capitals captain Alexander Ovechkin spent four months in Russia this summer. He received 33 citations. Reports note he had multiple issues with local authorities during that period. He heads back September 10. He needs to get ready for the 2026-27 season.
Daily Faceoff put Ovechkin on its milestone watch list for the 2026-27 season. Connor McDavid and Brent Burns joined the list too. All three might break records. They may do things no player has ever done. Meanwhile, The Hockey Writers think the Capitals can fight their way to a Metropolitan Division title.