Category: Evgeny Kuznetsov
Another big lead blown: Caps barely beat Rangers 5-4
New York RangersOn a gloomy Sunday afternoon, we curled around the flatscreen to watch the Washington Capitals get a big lead over the New York Rangers and then nearly blow it on national television. After a scoreless […]
Read moreOvechkin scores two more, leads Capitals to win over Devils
Lars EllerAlex Ovechkin scored twice, Ilya Samsonov made 24 saves and the Washington Capitals rode their best players to a 4-0 victory Friday night and two-game sweep of the New Jersey Devils.
Read moreShutout Sammy: Caps beat Devils 4-0
Alexander OvechkinThe Washington Capitals took the first half of a back-to-back against the New Jersey Devils last night in DC. Could they complete the two-game sweep and would their Russian superstars stay hot? Alex Ovechkin received […]
Read moreKuznetsov scores twice for Capitals in win against Devils
Alexander OvechkinWASHINGTON -- Evgeny Kuznetsov's second goal of the game broke a tie in the third period, and the Washington Capitals defeated the New Jersey Devils 4-3 at Capital One Arena on Thursday.
Read moreKuznetsov scores twice for Capitals in victory against Devils
Brenden DillonWASHINGTON -- Evgeny Kuznetsov's second goal of the game broke a tie in the third period, and the Washington Capitals defeated the New Jersey Devils 4-3 at Capital One Arena on Thursday.Alex Ovechkin scored his 721st NHL goal and had an assist, and Vitek Vanecek made 21 saves for Washington (21-7-4)...
Read morePenguins hand Sabres 16th straight loss with 4-0 victory
Don GranatoPITTSBURGH (AP) - Jared McCann had two power-play goals, Casey DeSmith made 36 saves and the Pittsburgh Penguins extended Buffalo’s winless streak to 16 with a 4-0 victory Thursday night. Radim Zohorna scored on his first shot in the NHL for the Penguins, and Jake Guentzel added an empty-netter. Sid...
Read moreKuznetsov scores twice for Capitals in victory against Devils
Alexander OvechkinWASHINGTON -- Evgeny Kuznetsov's second goal of the game broke a tie in the third period, and the Washington Capitals defeated the New Jersey Devils 4-3 at Capital One Arena on Thursday.
Read moreRussian night in DC: Caps beat Devils 4-3
Washington CapitalsAfter a trillion days off, the Washington Capitals played their first game since the late eighties, beating the New Jersey Devils in a stifled but successful outing. Someone named Nick Merkley scored the first goal […]
Read more20 Fantasy Thoughts: Crosby should elevate game with Malkin sidelined
Carter HartIn this edition of 20 Fantasy Thoughts, Nick Alberga offers some suggestions on who could replace injured Evgeni Malkin in your lineup, who to keep on a struggling Buffalo Sabres and what to do with Toronto's goaltending.
Read moreZibanejad scores late, Rangers end Capitals' win streak at 7
Mika ZibanejadMika Zibanejad scored the go-ahead goal with 2:32 left, Keith Kinkaid made 28 saves and the New York Rangers beat the Washington Capitals 3-1 Saturday night to snap the NHL's longest winning streak at seven. New York has won three of four against East Division-leading Washington this season. The Ran...
Read moreOvechkin scores twice, extends goal streak to five, Capitals top Rangers
Brett HullWASHINGTON -- Alex Ovechkin scored twice in the third period to run his goal streak to five games, and the Washington Capitals rallied for their seventh consecutive win, 2-1 against the New York Rangers at Capital One Arena on Friday.Ovechkin has seven goals in his past seven games and 720 in the NH...
Read moreOvechkin hits two milestones as Capitals snap Islanders' win streak
Semyon VarlamovAlex Ovechkin scored his 718th career goal to pass Phil Esposito for sole possession of sixth on the NHL's career list and became the second active player to record 1,300 points, helping the Washington Capitals beat the New York Islanders 3-1 Tuesday night.
Read moreOvechkin scores goal 718, Capitals snap Islanders win streak
New York IslandersWASHINGTON (AP) - Alex Ovechkin took sole possession of sixth place on the NHL's career goal list in the most Alex Ovechkin way possible: ripping a one-timer past a goaltender from just inside the faceoff circle on the power play in a big game for the Washington Capitals. Ovechkin scored ...
Read moreAlex Ovechkin becomes 35th player in NHL history to record 1,300 points
Brett HullAlex Ovechkin just hit another big milestone. With his second-period assist, Ovechkin registered his 1,300th career point. Ovi is the 35th player in NHL history to reach the mark. Video Slamajamma Oshie pic.twitter.com/yKtPlMNOod — Washington […]
Read moreSabres’ losing streak hits 11: ‘Tough to find the energy right now’
Phil EspositoBUFFALO – In addition to his job as coach, Ralph Krueger has also become the Sabres’ spinmeister, trying to glean some positives following loss after loss. “I don’t feel (the) quit of anybody,” the embattled Krueger said on a Zoom call after Monday’s 6-0 shellacking from the Washington Capitals insi...
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