NHL, Alexander Ovechkin and Capitals

Ovechkin can break Gretzky's NHL all-time goals record this season, Lindros says
That is certainly true. Ovechkin scored two goals in the Washington Capitals’ 8-1 win against the St. Louis Blues on Saturday to give the forward 863 goals for his NHL career, 31 shy of Gretzky’s career mark of 894. He has scored 10 goals in his first ...
NHL Star Power Index: Capitals' Alex Ovechkin on goal-scoring tear, Hurricanes' Martin Necas heating up
A weekly gauge of the players who are controlling substantial buzz around the league. When a player is included on this list it may not be a good thing -- it means that they are capturing a large amount of the hockey world's attention.
17 Things: Strome Quietly Rising Up NHL Ranks, How Ovechkin's Scoring So Much, What To Make Of Dubois & Why This Year's Capitals Are Special
Stats-wise, D..C is thriving. The team is averaging the third-most goals per game (4.21 percent), and its 87 percent success rate on the penalty kill is the fourth-best in the league. Washington also ranks eighth in goals allowed per game (2.86).
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin pulls off rare NHL feat last seen in 1980-81
And once again, Alex Ovechkin has played a huge role in helping the Caps get out of the gates fast, and he accomplished something that hasn't been seen in the NHL in over 40 years. Ovechkin has already racked up six goals and seven assists in 10 games,
NHL Power Rankings: Alex Ovechkin's Capitals climbing thanks to dominant performances early
In the early days of the NHL season, there are always surprises, and some are better than others. This year, the Washington Capitals are the team turning heads for all the right reasons. In the 2023-24 season,
Ovechkin's pursuit of Gretzky, Capitals start discussed on 'NHL @TheRink' podcast
Alex Ovechkin 's hot streak, his pursuit of Wayne Gretzky 's NHL goal-scoring record and the Washington Capitals' strong start to the season are all topics featured in the discussion on this week's episode of the "NHL @TheRink" podcast presented by SKIP.
NHL Roundup: Ovechkin scores twice to lead Capitals to blowout win over Blues
Washington’s Alex Ovechkin and Connor McMichael each scored two goals Saturday night, sparking the Capitals to an 8-1 victory over St. Louis.
Alex Ovechkin goals tracker: Capitals star 31 away from tying Wayne Gretzky for all-time record in NHL
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is grow closer to becoming one of the most heralded players in NHL history. The legendary forward already has a ton of records on the NHL history books, but there's one more still to go that could put him in the pantheon of all-time greats.
NHL Awards Watch: Who's leading for Hart, Norris, Calder?
NHL Awards are not typically won in the first month of the season -- but there are always exceptions. Look at the NHL Awards Watch from one year ago. Quinn Hughes ended up winning the Norris Trophy ...
Ovechkin, McMichael each scores twice as Capitals skate to 8-1 victory over the Blues
Washington’s Alex Ovechkin and Connor McMichael each scored two goals Saturday night, sparking the Capitals to an 8-1 victory ...
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Penguins vs Capitals Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NHL Game
The Washington Capitals host the Pittsburgh Penguins at Capital One Arena on Friday, November 8, and longtime rival ...
NHL Playoff Report: Wild and Capitals on the rise, Predators and Bruins falling off
With the first month of the season complete, let's check in on which teams have outperformed their projections or fallen far ...
Malkin scores to help the Penguins beat the Capitals in the 95th game between Crosby and Ovechkin
Evgeni Malkin scored midway through the third period, and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Washington Capitals 4-2 in the ...
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Rangers vs. Capitals prediction, odds: NHL best bets, picks
We know the Rangers are good, but they haven’t really run a gauntlet. Washington still has a long way to go to prove it is a ...
How Sgarbossa's Put Himself High On The Capitals' Radar & The Importance Of D.C.'s Supporting Cast
And now, with Sonny Milano on the IR, Sgarbossa's here to stay for now. Such is life for a hockey journeyman like Sgarbossa.
Early trades Capitals must make during 2024-25 season
The Washington Capitals made intriguing moves in the offseason. Washington had a single goal in mind: to improve their ...