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Thank you to our local and national media outlets for your @Capitals coverage throughout this season. We look forward to working together again next fall.
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This marks Thompson’s first postseason NHL All-Star Team selection. He is the fifth goaltender in franchise history to be named to a postseason All-Star team and the first since Braden Holtby in 2016-17.
Can’t spell All-Star without LT Congrats to Logan Thompson on being named to the 2025-26 @NHL Second All-Star Team! #ALLCAPS x #NHLAwards
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Thompson posted a 31-21-6 record in 2025-26 with a 2.44 GAA, a .912 Sv% and four shutouts in 58 games played. He ranked tied for first in the NHL in save percentage and third in goals-against average among goaltenders with at least 50 games played.
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Ilya Protas has been named to the 2025-26 AHL Top Prospects Team, determined by the league's hockey operations department in conjunction with AHL general managers as the three forwards, two defensemen, and one goaltender projected to be the best future NHL players.
Lil' Pro keeps racking up the honors - he's been named to @TheAHL's Top Prospects Team! 🏅 📰 bit.ly/4eefP1f
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We are saddened to learn of the passing of Howard Fendrich, a longtime AP writer based in the D.C. area. Howard was a dedicated reporter and skilled writer who cared deeply about his craft and colleagues. The Washington Capitals send their condolences to his family, friends and all who had the good fortune of working alongside him.
Absolutely devastated. All-time writer and person. apnews.com/article/howard-fe…
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The Washington Capitals have named Ray Bennett an assistant coach. Bennett joins Washington after spending one season as an assistant coach with the New York Islanders and eight seasons with the Colorado Avalanche, winning the Stanley Cup with the team in 2022. #ALLCAPS
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NEWS | The Washington Capitals have re-signed defenseman Timothy Liljegren to a two-year, $6.5 million contract extension. Liljegren's contract will carry an average annual value of $3.25 million. #ALLCAPS | @Shift4
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