Capitals captain Alexander Ovechkin passed four months in Russia this summer. He picked up 33 citations. Reports show he had multiple run-ins with local authorities during that period. He returns 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 might break records. They could accomplish things no player has ever done. Meanwhile, The Hockey Writers believe the Capitals can fight their way to a Metropolitan Division title.