Capitals captain Alexander Ovechkin spent four months in Russia this summer. He got 33 citations. Reports note he had multiple incidents with local authorities over that time. He heads back September 10. He needs to get ready for the 2026-27 season.
Daily Faceoff put Ovechkin on its milestone tracker for the 2026-27 season. Connor McDavid and Brent Burns joined the list too. All three could set records. They might achieve things no player has ever done. Meanwhile, The Hockey Writers believe the Capitals can bully their way to a Metropolitan Division title.