Capitals captain Alexander Ovechkin passed four months in Russia this summer. He picked up 33 violations. Reports note he had multiple issues with local authorities during that period. He heads back September 10. He must 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 made the list too. All three could set 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.