Capitals captain Alexander Ovechkin passed four months in Russia this summer. He received 33 citations. Reports show he had multiple issues with local authorities over that time. He heads back September 10. He plans to 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 were included too. All three could set records. They might achieve things no player has ever done. Meanwhile, The Hockey Writers believe the Capitals can fight their way to a Metropolitan Division title.