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Alex Ovechkin laughs after Columbus Blue Jackets put him on jumbotron during celebrity look-a-like cam

Columbus Blue Jackets

The Columbus Blue Jackets got a laugh out of one of the greatest players of all time, Monday. During the third period of the Capitals’ 3-2 win over the Blue Jackets, the Nationwide Arena crew did a bit where they find people in the crowd who look like certain celebrities. On this night, they put

Bruce Boudreau says Alex Ovechkin looks ‘in a lot better shape’, thinks he could break Gretzky’s goals record in 2025-26

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Bruce Boudreau was Washington Capitals head coach for parts of five seasons from 2007-2011, leading the team to four consecutive Southeast Division titles and a President’s Trophy as the top team in the league. He also had the honor of helping Alex Ovechkin to his best year as a pro — 65 goals and 1...

Tom Wilson now full-time alternate captain for Capitals, Dylan Strome part of leadership group

Washington Capitals

The Washington Capitals are making a subtle change to its leadership group while welcoming a new player in. Tom Wilson will be the Capitals’ second alternate captain for both home and away games this season, joining Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin and fellow alternate John Carlson with full-time lead...

Alex Ovechkin registers point in preseason debut, new-look first line scores two 5v5 goals against Devils

New Jersey Devils

For all the talk of Alex Ovechkin being “nicked up,” the Washington Capitals captain looked strong in his preseason debut against the New Jersey Devils on Wednesday – a 5-3 victory. In 14:25 of ice time, Ovechkin led all skaters with a game-high 5 hits and finished the night with a plus-minus of plu...

Live updates: Washington Capitals vs. New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center (preseason)

New Jersey Devils

The 0-2 Washington Capitals are back in action for a second consecutive night where they’ll face the fellow winless New Jersey Devils (0-2). Tonight, something must give. Alex Ovechkin will play in his first preseason game of the year along with his new linemates, Dylan Strome and Andrew Mangiapane....

Pierre-Luc Dubois expresses excitement to be teammates with Alex Ovechkin: ‘You’re pretending to be him and 20 years later you’re playing with him’

Pierre-Luc Dubois

Pierre-Luc Dubois is with the Washington Capitals for his first Training Camp since being acquired by the team over the summer from the Los Angeles Kings. Dubois’s first encounters with the DC media have involved similar themes, sharing his happiness that the Capitals took a chance on him and his ex...

Spencer Carbery on continuing to double-shift Alex Ovechkin on the power play: ‘The reward is still there for me’

ARLINGTON, VA — Alex Ovechkin has made NHL history on the power play: his 312 career power-play goals hold the league record by a 38-goal margin, with many coming from his signature spot in the left faceoff circle. That success has earned Ovechkin a rare responsibility on both of the Capitals’ power...

Alex Ovechkin: ‘I still have juice in my tank. I’m looking forward to this year and I’m excited.’

Alex Ovechkin enters his 20th NHL season on the precipice of significant NHL history. “Times fly, what can I say?” Ovechkin said Thursday during the Capitals’ first day of on-ice Training Camp. The Capitals captain sits 50 points away from the 1,600-point milestone, something only nine NHL players h...

Alex Ovechkin ‘nicked up’ to start Training Camp after suffering injury in offseason training

Alex Ovechkin is starting the 2024-25 season slightly less than 100 percent after admitting he got banged up during his offseason training. Ovechkin was held out of the team’s skating test on Thursday as a precaution, per the Capitals’ Mike Vogel, but participated fully in Training Camp’s opening pr...

John Carlson thinks Alex Ovechkin could break Wayne Gretzky’s goals record this season: ‘One thing I’ve learned is not to doubt him’

Wayne Gretzky

Alex Ovechkin stepped onto the ice for the first day of Training Camp, Thursday, officially beginning a sprint toward his 20th season in the NHL. The Capitals’ captain will enter the 2024-25 campaign 42 tallies away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s once-thought-unbreakable NHL goals record of 894. Whil...