Capitals captain Alexander Ovechkin passed four months in Russia this summer. He got 33 violations. Reports note he had multiple run-ins with local authorities during that period. He flies back 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 were included too. All three could set records. They could accomplish things no player has previously accomplished. Meanwhile, The Hockey Writers believe the Capitals can fight their way to a Metropolitan Division title.