Washington Capitals
Alex Ovechkin, now 40 and past 900 career goals, still scored 32 times, but the Capitals slipped out of the playoffs a year after reaching the second round. Rather than tear it down, Washington reloaded: they re-signed Ovechkin for another season and added serious scoring on the wings, bringing in 33-goal man Alex Tuch from Buffalo and Jordan Kyrou from St. Louis. That top six now runs deep alongside Tom Wilson, Dylan Strome, and 21-year-old Ryan Leonard, who scored 20 goals in his first full season. In net, Logan Thompson was one of the best goaltenders in the league, leading the entire NHL in goals saved above expected behind a .912 save percentage and 31 wins. This is a team pushing to get back into the race and make what could be Ovechkin's final ride count, not a slow rebuild.
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Cap & contracts FAQ · 2026-27
How much salary cap space do the Washington Capitals have in 2026-27?
The Washington Capitals have $4.68M in salary cap space for the 2026-27 season, with $99.32M committed against the $104.0M cap (96% utilization).
Who is the highest-paid player on the Washington Capitals?
Alex Tuch is the Washington Capitals' highest-paid player with a $10.5M cap hit, signed through 2034.
How many players do the Washington Capitals have signed for 2026-27?
The Washington Capitals have 23 players signed toward the 23-man active roster (roster full).
Who are the Washington Capitals' highest-paid players?
The Washington Capitals' top cap hits for 2026-27 are Alex Tuch ($10.5M), Jakob Chychrun ($9.0M), Pierre-Luc Dubois ($8.5M).
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