Capitals captain Alexander Ovechkin spent four months in Russia this summer. He picked up 33 violations. Reports show he had multiple incidents with local authorities over that time. He returns September 10. He must get ready for the 2026-27 season.
Daily Faceoff placed 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 may do things no player has previously accomplished. Meanwhile, The Hockey Writers expect the Capitals can bully their way to a Metropolitan Division title.