Capitals captain Alexander Ovechkin passed four months in Russia this summer. He got 33 violations. Reports note he had multiple issues with local authorities over that time. He flies back September 10. He needs to get ready for the 2026-27 season.
Daily Faceoff placed Ovechkin on its milestone tracker for the 2026-27 season. Connor McDavid and Brent Burns were included too. All three could set records. They may do things no player has ever done. Meanwhile, The Hockey Writers expect the Capitals can fight their way to a Metropolitan Division title.