The 2025-26 NHL season is finally here (LET’S GO!) and for some players, they’ll be entering the year with the honored symbol of leadership on their jersey: A “C” for captain.
Not every team has a captain, and that’s fine — it could mean the franchise is waiting for a leader to emerge, or that the locker room works just fine without one standout voice at the top.
But if you’re here, you may be wondering: Who are the captains for every team? And which teams don’t have a captain? We have answers!
Here’s the full list:
Anaheim Ducks: Radko GudasBoston Bruins: No captainBuffalo Sabres: Rasmus DahlinCalgary Flames: Mikael BacklundCarolina Hurricanes: Jordan StaalChicago Blackhawks: Nick FolignoColorado Avalanche: Gabriel LandeskogColumbus Blue Jackets: Boone JennerDallas Stars: Jamie BennDetroit Red Wings: Dylan LarkinEdmonton Oilers: Connor McDavidFlorida Panthers: Aleksander BarkovLos Angeles Kings: Anze KopitarMinnesota Wild: Jared SpurgeonMontreal Canadiens: Nick SuzukiNashville Predators: Roman JosiNew Jersey Devils: Nico HischierNew York Islanders: Anders LeeNew York Rangers: J.T. MillerOttawa Senators: Brady TkachukPhiladelphia Flyers: Sean CouturierPittsburgh Penguins: Sidney CrosbySan Jose Sharks: No captainSeattle Kraken: Jordan EberleSt. Louis Blues: Brayden SchennTampa Bay Lightning: Victor HedmanToronto Maple Leafs: Auston MatthewsUtah Mammoth: Clayton KellerVancouver Canucks: Quinn HughesVegas Golden Knights: Mark StoneWashington Capitals: Alex OvechkinWinnipeg Jets: Adam Lowry