ARLINGTON, Va. -- With Alex Ovechkin and John Carlson headed toward potentially their final seasons and the contracts of Nicklas Backstrom and T.J. Oshie expiring, the Washington Capitals are approaching their offseason with a focus on getting younger while continuing to retool their roster on the fly.

As reported by Washington Capitals beat reporter Sammi Silber, Chychrun and some of his teammates held chapels and Bible studies together throughout the season. Goaltender Charlie Lindgren organized them through a religious leader that he knows.

Washington Capitals defenseman Alexander Alexeyev was pepper sprayed, arrested, and charged with public intoxication.

One day after his head coach said they expected him back next season, Alex Ovechkin confirmed he will return to the Washington Capitals for the 2025-26 campaign.

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Alex Alexeyev of the Washington Capitals has been charged with public intoxication following a fight in Arlington, Virginia, early Saturday morning, police said.

The Carolina Hurricanes and Washington Capitals play Game 5 of their Eastern Conference semifinals in the Stanley Cup Playoffs Thursday in D.C.

Washington Capitals star defenseman John Carlson is entering the final season of his contract with the team in 2025-26.