Category: Alex Ovechkin
Alex Ovechkin says he would have already broken Wayne Gretzky’s goal-scoring record without lockouts and the pandemic: ‘But, unfortunately, such moments happen’
Wayne GretzkyAlex Ovechkin is just 41 goals away from a share of the NHL’s all-time, goal-scoring record currently held by Wayne Gretzky. Ovechkin’s hot finish to the 2023-24 campaign gave him 853 career tallies with two years remaining on his contract with the Washington Capitals. The 19-year journey, now neari...
Read moreDmitry Orlov on Evgeny Kuznetsov’s impending move back to KHL: ‘I think he could still play in the NHL, he’s got the skills’
Evgeny KuznetsovEvgeny Kuznetsov’s closest friends in the hockey world are commenting on his impending move back to the KHL. Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin called Kuznetsov’s next career decision a “difficult situation” on Saturday and now Dmitry Orlov is weighing in. Orlov has been a teammate of Kuznets...
Read moreAlex Ovechkin is a ‘big meme guy’ according to Dylan Strome
Alex OvechkinEarlier in the offseason, we learned from Brian MacLellan that Alex Ovechkin is a “big emoji guy” as a texter. Now, Dylan Strome is painting a fuller picture of Ovi’s digital communication style. “He’s a big meme guy so he’s sending me memes lots,” Strome said to TSN of his summer conversations with...
Read moreAlex Ovechkin comments on Evgeny Kuznetsov leaving the NHL: ‘He’s in a difficult situation now’
Washington CapitalsAlex Ovechkin commented on Evgeny Kuznetsov’s mutual contract termination with the Carolina Hurricanes and likely return to Russia’s KHL on Saturday. Ovechkin had just played in the “Match of the Year,” pitting some of the NHL’s top Russian stars against stars from the KHL. Kuznetsov is set to depar...
Read moreAlex Ovechkin scores goal in ‘Match of the Year’ pitting NHL stars against KHL stars
Artemi PanarinAlex Ovechkin’s wrist shot appears to already be in midseason form. The Great Eight laced up his skates for some summer game action as he led a team of Russian NHL stars against some of the KHL’s top players at CSKA Arena in Moscow on Saturday. The friendly game, labeled “Match of the Year,” was
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Read moreLightning Bounce Back Candidate for 2024-25: Conor Sheary
Tampa Bay LightningLast summer, the Tampa Bay Lightning made a splash to improve the middle-six forward group in free agency. General manager Julien BriseBois signed veteran forward Conor Sheary to a three-year…
Read moreRevisiting the Capitals’ Bondra-Laich Trade with Ottawa
Sergei ZuboBefore Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom played for the Washington Capitals, Peter Bondra was statistically the best player in the franchise’s history. Selected in the eighth round (156th overall) of…
Read moreCapitals retool to strike again in Ovechkin era
Pierre-Luc DuboisIn the midst of overhauling the Washington Capitals this offseason, general manager Brian MacLellan received Alex Ovechkin's seal of approval.
Read moreAlex Ovechkin texted a thumbs-up emoji to Brian MacLellan after the Pierre-Luc Dubois trade 👍
Monumental Sports NetworkAlex Ovechkin is a fan of at least one of Brian MacLellan’s offseason moves this summer. Wednesday, during Development Camp, the Capitals GM met with reporters and was asked if anyone in the leadership group had give their thoughts about the retooled roster. “No, not yet,” MacLellan said. “Ovi check...
Read moreCaps get goalie Thompson; Knights add Schmid
Washington Capitals'The Capitals acquired goalie Logan Thompson from the Golden Knights on Saturday, after an earlier trade had sent Darcy Kuemper to the Kings.
Read moreAlex Ovechkin Draft Day bobblehead released celebrating moment he was picked first overall by Washington Capitals
Alex OvechkinTwenty years ago, the direction of the Washington Capitals' franchise was changed forever when the team selected Alex Ovechkin first overall in the 2004 NHL Draft. Now, FOCO is honoring the historic moment with an Alex Ovechkin Draft bobblehead. The bobble is currently available for preorder and...
Read moreCapitals add to offense with deal for Mangiapane
Andrew MangiapaneThe Capitals acquired forward Andrew Mangiapane from the Flames on Thursday night, sending a 2025 second-round pick to Calgary in exchange.
Read moreCapitals Unveil 50th Anniversary Celebration Plans
John CarlsonIt started with players like Greg Joly in 1974-75 and has led up to the current era with players like Alex Ovechkin and John Carlson. The Washington Capitals will be…
Read moreAlex Ovechkin comments on now famous road trip diet which includes Flamin’ Hot Cheetos: ‘I eat whatever I want’
Capitals’Alex Ovechkin’s impressive, “borderline inspiring” diet has long been documented and spoken about by many a shocked teammate over the years. This past year, The Great Eight only added to his dietary lore by adding a bag of Flamin’ Hot Cheetos to his usual pre-road trip Spicy Italian sub from Subway....
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