Credit: Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) looks on during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Rangers, Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

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Neck guards are mandatory in hockey at the Olympics. That’s an adjustment for NHL players

Thompson returns from IR to lead the Capitals past Nashville. Now he heads to the Olympics

Dubois scores in his return for Washington, and the Capitals beat the Predators 4-2

Capitals and Predators hit the ice for non-conference matchup

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