Capitals captain Alexander Ovechkin passed four months in Russia this summer. He got 33 citations. Reports show he had multiple run-ins with local authorities during that period. He heads back September 10. He needs to 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 joined the list too. All three could set records. They could accomplish things no player has previously accomplished. Meanwhile, The Hockey Writers expect the Capitals can bully their way to a Metropolitan Division title.