Capitals captain Alexander Ovechkin passed four months in Russia this summer. He picked up 33 citations. Reports indicate he had multiple issues with local authorities over that time. 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 were included too. All three might break records. They may do things no player has ever done. Meanwhile, The Hockey Writers think the Capitals can bully their way to a Metropolitan Division title.