Capitals prepare for new season with Ovechkin's return
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 4:02 PM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026

The Washington Capitals are gearing up for the upcoming NHL season with the return of Alex Ovechkin, confirmed by a recent social media video. The Capitals have been active this offseason, making strategic moves to enhance their roster. Ovechkin's presence is expected to be significant as the team seeks to improve its performance. Further developments in the league may unfold as teams finalize their rosters and prepare for training camps later this summer.
- •Ovechkin's return confirmed via social media video
- •Capitals active in the offseason with roster changes
- •Team aims to improve performance ahead of the new season
- •Training camps set to begin later this summer
- 4:21 PMESPN — How the Capitals won the offseason -- and Ovechkin...
"A three-word social media video signaled the Great 8's return. But the Caps had been quite busy well before that.
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