Category: Alex Ovechkin
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Read moreAlex Ovechkin on Matvei Michkov ahead of ‘historical’ first NHL game against each other: ‘He’s a talented guy. He’s in good hands over here.’
FlyersThe first clash between Alex Ovechkin, the most prominent Russian hockey player in NHL history, and Matvei Michkov, perhaps today’s most highly-touted Russian prospect in the league, is set for Tuesday night in Philadelphia. Ovechkin’s Washington Capitals are in town for the first half of a home and...
Read moreTom Wilson becomes fourth player in Capitals franchise history to begin season with four-game goal streak
New Jersey DevilsTom Wilson joined an exclusive club in Capitals franchise history after scoring two goals against the New Jersey Devils on Saturday night. Wilson became just the fourth Cap to score in four straight games to begin a season. He joins Alex Ovechkin (2013-14), Mike Gartner (1987-88), and Dennis Maruk (...
Read more‘Sniper Willy!!’: Capitals erupt in locker room for Tom Wilson’s overtime-winner, make barking noises at Brandon Duhaime to salute fight
Tom WilsonThe Washington Capitals were an excited bunch after their 6-5 overtime victory over the New Jersey Devils on Saturday night. Avenging their Home Opening 5-3 loss to the Devils, the Capitals won via a Tom Wilson goal in the extra session, giving the alternate captain his second goal of the night. Not...
Read moreAlex Ovechkin now 40 goals away from Wayne Gretzky after scoring first of season against Devils
Joe BeninatiAlex Ovechkin is officially on the board in the 2024-25 season after going the first three games scoreleess. Ovechkin, 39, scored in front of the net on a(n ugly) tip-in to put the Washington Capitals up 3-1 over the New Jersey Devils in the first period. The goal is Ovi’s first of the season and
Read moreWashington Capitals players vote Screaming Eagle jersey their favorite in team history
Connor MThe Washington Capitals recently asked players what their favorite jersey in team history as part of the team’s 50th anniversary celebrations. And while the pick wasn’t unanimous, it nearly was. “The black one with the eagle,” said Alex Ovechkin. “Oh, black Screaming Eagle, no question,” said Dylan...
Read moreSidney Crosby picks Alex Ovechkin to play on his dream NHL power-play unit
Dave AndreychukAlex Ovechkin is the NHL’s all-time leader in power-play goals with 312, and the next best on the list, the long-retired Dave Andreychuk, is 38 goals behind him. Given his historic success on the man advantage, especially in “Ovi’s Office” in the left faceoff circle, any all-time power play unit wou...
Read moreTom Wilson leads Capitals on and off the ice with three-game goal streak to start season: ‘He’s playing really, really well and he’s being rewarded for it’
Alex OvechkinWASHINGTON, DC — With all eyes on Alex Ovechkin’s chase of Wayne Gretzky, Tom Wilson has showcased his own scoring talent to lead the Capitals in goals. Wilson has scored in three straight games to open the season, adding to his tally with a goal against the Dallas Stars on Thursday night. Wilson’s...
Read moreAlex Ovechkin admits he was ‘uncomfortable’ at times playing right wing: ‘First couple shift was kind of like, ‘Whoa”
Capitals’Alex Ovechkin notched two assists against the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday, becoming the sixth player to join the exclusive 700 goals and 700 assists club. But talk after the Capitals’ 4-2 win focused just as much on his milestone as his position change for the night. Ovechkin skated with Dylan S...
Read moreAlex Ovechkin becomes sixth player in NHL history with 700-plus goals and 700 assists
Marcel DionneAlex Ovechkin racked up another mind-boggling milestone in the Washington Capitals’ 4-2 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights, Tuesday. With two assists in the game, Ovechkin hit 700 apples in his career, putting him in some even more rare air. The Capitals captain is now the sixth player in NHL his...
Read moreOvechkin shifts to right wing for Caps' 2nd game
VegasAlex Ovechkin is set to play right wing in the Washington Capitals' second game of the season Tuesday against Vegas.
Read moreOvechkin shifts to right wing for Caps' 2nd game
VegasAlex Ovechkin is set to play right wing in the Washington Capitals' second game of the season Tuesday against Vegas.
Read moreMake your predictions for the 2024-25 season
Washington CapitalsIt is upon us. The 2024-25 season has already begun for most of the NHL. The only things left are for the Washington Capitals themselves to get started — and for you all to make your formal predictions. There are some big ones– Alex Ovechkin’s chase for Wayne Gretzky’s goal record in particular — bu...
Read moreThese are the NHL goalies both Wayne Gretzky and Alex Ovechkin have scored on
CapitalsAlex Ovechkin and Wayne Gretzky are the two greatest goal-scorers in NHL history. While the Goals GOATs played in different eras — Gretzky retired in 1999 and Ovechkin made his NHL debut in 2005 — they still managed to have some overlap statistically speaking. According to the NHL, the two superstar...
Read moreWashington Capitals reveal Opening Night roster for game against New Jersey Devils
Dylan StromeThe Washington Capitals have finalized their Opening Night Roster. Washington officially announced Tuesday morning the 23-man squad that will take on the New Jersey Devils in the club’s first game of the season on October 12. This year’s team will start the season with a roster consisting of 13 forw...
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