Capitals captain Alexander Ovechkin spent four months in Russia this summer. He received 33 citations. Reports show he had multiple incidents with local authorities over that time. He flies back September 10. He plans 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 could set records. They could accomplish things no player has previously accomplished. Meanwhile, The Hockey Writers expect the Capitals can bully their way to a Metropolitan Division title.