Capitals captain Alexander Ovechkin passed four months in Russia this summer. He got 33 violations. Reports show he had multiple incidents with local authorities during that period. He returns September 10. He needs 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 joined the list too. All three might break records. They may do things no player has previously accomplished. Meanwhile, The Hockey Writers expect the Capitals can bully their way to a Metropolitan Division title.