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Washington Capitals officially eliminated from playoff contention

The Washington Capitals were officially eliminated from 2026 Stanley Cup playoff contention Monday night, their fate sealed not by their own game, but by result

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Washington Capitals miss playoffs for first time under Spencer Carbery

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Columbus Blue Jackets eliminated from 2026 playoff contention

Ovechkin gets assist in what could be his final game

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Capitals defeat Blue Jackets in Ovechkin's possible final game

Alex Ovechkin had an assist in what could potentially be his last NHL game to help the Washington Capitals to a 2-1 win against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena on Tuesday.

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Ovechkin gets assist in what could be his final game as the Capitals defeat the Blue Jackets 2-1

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Takeaways: Capitals Edge Blue Jackets In What Could Be Ovechkin's Sendoff

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Inside Alex Ovechkin’s potential final NHL run: How he and the Capitals navigated uncertainty

Five days after announcing that this, his 21st NHL season, could be his last, and 25 minutes after what might have been his final home game — a 3-0 victory over Pittsburgh — Ovechkin answered another ...

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Capitals star Alex Ovechkin explains intriguing move after Penguins game

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Ovechkin response to fans' request for 1 more year: ‘I'll think about it'

Post-mortem: Capitals' vision shouldn't change with or without Alex Ovechkin

The Washington Capitals are out of the playoffs for the second time in four seasons, raising questions about Alex Ovechkin's future.

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Capitals miss playoffs for 1st time since 2023, special teams among issues

The Washington Capitals failed to qualify for the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since 2023. The Capitals (42-30-9, 93 points) were eliminated from contention when the Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 3-2 in a shootout Monday.