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Barry Petchesky

ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA - DECEMBER 13: Monumental Sports &amp; Entertainment CEO Ted Leonsis (R) arrives for the announcement of a new sports arena for the Washington Wizards NBA basketball team and Washington Capitals NHL hockey team, December 13, 2023 in Alexandria, Virginia. Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced a tentative agreement with Monumental Sports &amp; Entertainment that would move the Wizards and the Capitals from Washington, DC to what Youngkin called a new "visionary sports and entertainment venue" in northern Virginia. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

Governor Glenn Youngkin Joins Ted Leonsis In Alexandria, Virginia To Make Economic Development Announcement

The Washington Capitals, You Have Made A Powerful Enemy Today

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Lauren Theisen

Alex Ovechkin leaves the ice after warmups

Washington Capitals v Philadelphia Flyers

There’s Not Always Next Year

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Ted Leonsis talks into a Wizards-branded microphone.

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Ted Leonsis Finally Abandons Glenn Youngkin’s Doomed Virginia Gambit

Toronto Maple Leafs v Washington Capitals

The Caps Can’t Waste An Ovechkin Night Like That

Lucas Raymond celebrates his goal with his teammates

Columbus Blue Jackets v Detroit Red Wings

Who Wants To Be The Eighth Seed In The East?

Ted Leonsis’s Suburban Arena Scam Is Nearly Kaput

Washington Capitals v Pittsburgh Penguins

Alex Ovechkin’s Hand Rises From The Mud

COLUMBUS, OH - DECEMBER 21: Elvis Merzlikins #90 of the Columbus Blue Jackets fights Tom Wilson #43 of the Washington Capitals in a goal during overtime at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio on December 21, 2023. (Photo by Jason Mowry/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

NHL: DEC 21 Capitals at Blue Jackets

Tom Wilson Earned A Game-Winning Assist By Getting Punched

Ted Leonsis sits at a lectern emblazoned with Wizards logos.

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Ted Leonsis Is Chasing A Wad Of Public Dough Out To The ‘Burbs

Alex Ovechkin celebrates his empty net goal with Dylan Strome

Washington Capitals v New Jersey Devils

October Is A Vacuum

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Samer Kalaf

A closeup of the Qatar World Cup gold medal

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Qatar’s Interest In The Washington Wizards Is The Next Step

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 10: Anders Lee #27 of the New York Islanders leaves the ice after obtaining an injury during a game against the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena on April 10, 2023 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by John McCreary/NHLI via Getty Images)

New York Islanders v Washington Capitals

The Islanders Came Up Small

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I Liked The Cartoon Hockey Game

Washington Capitals v Los Angeles Kings

The Caps Have Ovi Left To Play For

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Kelsey McKinney

World Series: Tampa Bay Rays v Philadelphia Phillies, Game 3

Life's Rich Pageant

Rooting For The Home Team

New York Rangers v Washington Capitals

Alex Ovechkin Wins Another Round Against The Clock

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 13: Hendrix Lapierre #29 of the Washington Capitals (L) celebrates his first career NHL goal with teammate T.J. Oshie #77 against the New York Rangers during the second period at Capital One Arena on October 13, 2021 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Hendrix Lapierre Was Just So Happy

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 17: Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals skates during warm ups before the game against the Boston Bruins in Game Two of the First Round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Capital One Arena on May 17, 2021 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Boston Bruins v Washington Capitals – Game Two

This Isn’t Quite The Alex Ovechkin I Remember

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Ray Ratto

Washington Capitals v New York Rangers

Wilson Versus Marchand Is The First Course These Stanley Cup Playoffs Deserve

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Maitreyi Anantharaman

Michal Kempny #6 of the Washington Capitals looks on in a game against the Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre on January 31, 2020 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

Washington Capitals v Ottawa Senators

Caps Defenseman Michal Kempny Injured On A Check From An Ice Scraper

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 05: Brendan Smith #42 of the New York Rangers chats with Zdeno Chara #33 of the Washington Capitals during the second period at Madison Square Garden on May 05, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Senators Week

Former Senator Zdeno Chara Present For Caps-Rangers Tom Wilson War

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Tom Wilson Lightly Disciplined For Breaching Decorum, Much Like When The U.S. Senate Censured Francophobic Massachusetts Federalist Timothy Pickering

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