Category: Alex Ovechkin
Alex Ovechkin on his chase of Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goals record: ‘I still doubt it’s possible, but I’ll do my best’
Great EightWhile almost everyone around Alex Ovechkin believes he is destined to overcome Wayne Gretzky for the NHL’s top spot in all-time goals, including the main man himself, Ovechkin isn’t ready to talk in absolutes just […]
Read moreAlex Ovechkin says it’s ‘too bad’ Dmitry Orlov didn’t re-sign with the Capitals
Dmitry OrlovThe Washington Capitals will enter the 2023-24 season with only six players remaining from their 2018 Stanley Cup championship team. One of the latest champions to depart was longtime defenseman Dmitry Orlov, who formed a […]
Read moreAlex Ovechkin plays in Danis Zaripov’s Ak Bars retirement game, skates on top line with Alex Semin
Alex OvechkinAlex Ovechkin jumped back out onto the ice with Alex Semin, Evgeny Kuznetsov, and Ilya Kovalchuk on Wednesday. And, no, it was not for a Washington Capitals’ alumni game. The Great Eight took part in […]
Read moreAlex Ovechkin scores between-the-legs during shootout attempt
Alex OvechkinThis old dog’s got new tricks. Alex Ovechkin, along with several former and current Washington Capitals teammates, participated in Danis Zaripov’s farewell game on Wednesday held at Kazan’s TatNeft Arena. Ovechkin, who will turn 38 […]
Read moreNHL Rumors: The Washington Capitals Want to Stay Competitive, Add a Top-Six
Tom Wilson“It is challenging,” MacLellan said. I think it’s a tricky balance, but we’ll see if we can pull it off. I think it’s important for Ovi, for all our veteran guys that we remain competitive, give them a chance to compete.” Capitals GM Brian MacLellan on if there any changes they’re still looking at...
Read moreTom Wilson says Alex Ovechkin has ‘taken me under his wing’ to be an even better leader
Alex OvechkinTom Wilson‘s recent long-term extension makes him the heir apparent to Alex Ovechkin as the next captain of the Washington Capitals. For many, the prospect of having to follow in the footsteps of a legend […]
Read moreCapitals, Penguins keep making moves to try to remain NHL playoff contenders
Capitals’The Stanley Cup banners hanging in Pittsburgh and Washington aren't collecting dust yet. The Penguins won their third, fourth and fifth championships in 2009, 2016 and 2017, while the Capitals hoisted the Cup for the first time in franchise history in 2018.
Read moreAlex Ovechkin, Evgeni Malkin, and Ilya Kovalchuk have dinner together: ‘Are you crazy’
CapitalsAlex Ovechkin caught up with two of his closest friends from the NHL on Friday. The Capitals captain was captured in a photo with Penguins superstar Evgeni Malkin and 443-goal-scorer Ilya Kovalchuk. “Are you crazy,” […]
Read moreEvgeny Kuznetsov says Capitals have not and will never play solely for Alex Ovechkin to get the goals record: ‘I think it’s stupid’
CapitalsWashington Capitals’ center Evgeny Kuznetsov believes some “couch experts” are off in how they talk about the team’s objectives as Alex Ovechkin enters the twilight of his career. Just because the Capitals are trying to […]
Read moreAlex Ovechkin will play for ‘Hockey Legends’ team on final day of Ovechkin Cup tournament
Danis ZaripovWashington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin is staying busy before he returns to DC this fall for his 19th career season in the NHL. The Great Eight has already committed to hopping back onto the ice […]
Read moreAliaksei Protas details the one-on-one advice he received from Alex Ovechkin last season
Washington CapitalsWashington Capitals forward Aliaksei Protas is entering his third NHL season and looking to lock down a more permanent spot in the Caps lineup. The big Belorussian has been highly effective for long stretches in […]
Read moreAlex Ovechkin had a ‘weigh-off’ with Pat Maroon during the 2020 playoff bubble
Pat MaroonThis is new to me, so I’m thinking it’ll be new for many of you. Alex Ovechkin — a future Hall of Famer, respected captain of your Washington Capitals, and perhaps soon the NHL’s new […]
Read moreAlex Ovechkin reunites with Dmitrij Jaskin, plans to play in Danis Zaripov’s August farewell game with Kuznetsov and Semin
Pavel BurlachenkoWashington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin has begun ramping up his offseason workout activities before his 19th career NHL season starts in the fall. Those activities have included an off-ice sweat session with regular trainer Pavel […]
Read moreWhy Ivan Miroshnichenko wore yellow skate laces for exactly one Development Camp practice
Alex OvechkinARLINGTON, VA — Washington Capitals’ 2022 first-round pick, Ivan Miroshnichenko, was one of three Russian-speaking players at Development Camp this summer, joining forwards Bogdan Trineyev and Alexander Suzdalev on the ice. While all three talented […]
Read moreCapitals could use youth injection, but draft presents challenges
Alex OvechkinIn an ideal world, the Washington Capitals would use the eighth pick in this year's NHL draft on a player that could contribute right away. But that's not how the NHL typically works.
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