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After the Final · NHL

Washington 4, New Jersey 2. Three second-period goals undo the Devils' start.

The Capitals scored four straight after New Jersey took the lead. A 17-5 Devils shot advantage in the third came too late to repair the damage.

Published October 17, 2026

New Jersey Devils
Washington Capitals
Logan Thompson

NHL · Final and injury update

Capitals beat Rangers 3-1. Shesterkin's exit leaves the bigger question.

Washington scored twice in the second period and ended New York's four-game winning streak. Saturday update: SNY reports Shesterkin will miss the rest of the season.

Updated October 10, 2026 · Published October 9, 2026

New York Rangers
Washington Capitals
Igor Shesterkin

Capitals · Final season

Ovechkin says this is it. One last NHL season.

Alex Ovechkin announced that 2026-27 will be his final NHL season. The league's career goal leader enters the farewell with 929 regular-season goals and several more pieces of history within reach.

Published October 5, 2026

Alex Ovechkin
Washington Capitals
NHL