'You Want To Go Places Where Success Is Always On The Forefront': Former Capitals See Similarities In Washington, Pittsburgh

TRENDINGCollege football live updatesNFL Week 2 injury trackerFever star breaks scoring recordFantasy Football Week 2 ToolkitMLB playoff pictureStory byStory by'You Want To Go Places Where Success Is Always On The Forefront': Former Capitals See Similarities In Washington, PittsburghKelsey SurmaczSat, September 19, 2026 at 9:08 PM UTC·9 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended Stories'Hopefully, They Lead Us To A Stanley Cup Here One Day': Penguins Eager To Take Another Step Toward ContentionThe Pittsburgh Penguins have a healthy mix of veterans, youth and new faces to help push them forward during the 2026-27 seasonThe Hockey News - Pittsburgh PenguinsThe Penguins begin training camp with raised expectations and a dash of uncertaintySidney Crosby seems at peace with his contract status as his 22nd season with the Pittsburgh Penguins begins. Same goes for teammate Erik Karlsson, though for slightly different reasons.WPXIJustin Sourdif Grew Up A Caps Fan. Now, He's A Capital For Nine More Years: 'It's A Dream Come True'ARLINGTON, V.A. — For Justin Sourdif, Tuesday's late-night trip over to MedStar Capitals Iceplex turned into a dream come true.The Hockey News - Washington CapitalsAdvertisementAdvertisementVan Riemsdyk Had Early Teacher For Playing On Off SideIt turns out veteran first-year Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Trevor van Riemsdyk had a chance to study for his projected role […]Pittsburgh Hockey NowWhat Do The Capitals' Long-Term Sourdif And Leonard Extensions Mean For Their Future?The Washington Capitals gave a lot of money and committed a lot of term to two relatively unproven players, but that doesn't mean those contracts were even remotely bad ideas.The Hockey NewsCapitals Notebook: First Look At Power-Play Units, Protas Brothers & Kyrou Finding Quick ChemistryARLINGTON, V.A. — The Washington Capitals took a bit of a beat during their practice on Saturday, as assistant coach Ray Bennett officially sat down with his new team to go over the power play, which took center stage on Saturday.The Hockey News - Washington CapitalsLetang Not Nostalgic About Big Three; ‘We Try To Live In The Moment’While Evgeni Malkin was holding what could be his final annual training camp interview session with local reporters Friday at […]Pittsburgh Hockey NowCrosby, Karlsson, Penguins' Assistant GM Spezza Give Updates On ExtensionsWith both players eligible for extensions but remaining unsigned heading into training camp, some clarity was given on both situations Thursday.The Hockey News - Pittsburgh PenguinsCapitals Notebook: Dubois & Miroshnichenko Standing Out, PLD Confident In Line With Tuch & Wilson, Observations From Day 2ARLINGTON, V.A. — There's no rest for the Washington Capitals will training camp officially back underway, as the team was back on the ice and thrown right into the fire on Day 2 on Friday.The Hockey News - Washington CapitalsErik Karlsson Discusses His Uncertain Future with Penguins as Season BeginsErik Karlsson is entering a pivotal season in Pittsburgh with his contract winding down and the Penguins facing questions.Athlon SportsWith Ray Bennett At The Helm, Some Familiarity & New Faces, Capitals Rebuilding Their Power Play From ScratchARLINGTON, V.A. — For Ray Bennett and the Washington Capitals, fixing the power play is a priority, but that doesn't just mean putting a Band-Aid on things and hoping that the struggles go away. Instead, they're going to start entirely from scratch.The Hockey News - Washington Capitals'I Still Love The Game': Malkin Contemplates Penguins' Future, ContractSigned to a one-year extension this summer, Malkin offered thoughts on what lies ahead after Friday's training camp practice.The Hockey News - Pittsburgh PenguinsNext Wave–Or One After That–Arrives As Liam Ruck Joins NHLersIt was 90 minutes, but it also might have spanned a couple, three years, when 18-year-old winger Liam Ruck joined […]Pittsburgh Hockey NowPens Points: Happy campersAs the players get ready for Day 2 of camp, some news and notes to know! The Penguins are looking to repeat last year’s success of making the playoffs but know it won’t come easy. [Tribune Review] This power ranking isn’t buying in, Pens check in at No. 23. [Sportsnet] It’s going to be an […]SB NationForever unbothered, Erik Karlsson isn’t starting to worry about a new contract, his futureErik Karlsson is perpetually unbothered, so it should come as no surprise that when he talked about entering the final year of his contract that he basically is fine with staying in the present and isn’t worried about what comes next. Karlsson said yesterday that he hasn’t thought about his future. When asked if he […]SB NationForget Forward Logjam: Penguins Might Have Defensive Crowding ProblemThe Pittsburgh Penguins have logjams at several positions, but their defensive one may be the most pressing.The Hockey News - Pittsburgh PenguinsWith His Sights Set On A Big Season With The Capitals, Dylan Strome Spent His Summer Learning Even MoreARLINGTON, V.A. — There aren't many students of the game quite like Washington Capitals center Dylan Strome.The Hockey News - Washington CapitalsPenguins' Ruck Twins Are Ready To Pursue NHL Dreams: 'The Work Starts Now'Liam and Markus Ruck's dreams came true when they were both drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins earlier this year. Now they are pushing each other to realize their NHL potential.The Hockey NewsEvgeni Malkin is back in Pittsburgh for a 21st season. What happens after that is anyone's guessEvgeni Malkin remains as passionate as ever about hockey as his 21st season with the Pittsburgh Penguins begins. Whether it's his last, be it in Pittsburgh or anywhere else, only his body knows. “I mean it’s a hard question,” Malkin said Friday.Associated PressEvgeni Malkin Addresses His Future in Pittsburgh Beyond 2026/27For well over two decades now, Evgeni Malkin has been a staple of the Pittsburgh Penguins franchise, and alongside Sidney […]Sportsnaut