Capitals captain Alexander Ovechkin passed four months in Russia this summer. He received 33 violations. Reports show he had multiple incidents 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 might break records. They might achieve things no player has previously accomplished. Meanwhile, The Hockey Writers expect the Capitals can fight their way to a Metropolitan Division title.