NHL, Capitals and Ovechkin

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.
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.
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin reaches new NHL milestone amid Wayne Gretzky chase
Capitals forward and future Hall of Famer Alex Ovechkin is getting closer and closer to Wayne Gretzky's all-time record!
Alex Ovechkin goals tracker: Capitals star 33 away from tying Wayne Gretzky for all-time record in NHL
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is closing in on being one of the most accomplished 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.
Alex Ovechkin is scoring and helping teammates and the Washington Capitals are off to a hot start
Alex Ovechkin is off to a hot start, and so are the Washington Capitals. Ovechkin is scoring at a pace that could get him past Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goals record this season.
Ovechkin closing in on Gretzky’s record with current goal streak for Capitals
Alex Ovechkin is on another hot streak and setting an early pace toward potentially making history before the season ends. Ovechkin has five goals during a four-game goal streak he'll carry into the Washington Capitals' game against the Nashville Predators at Capital One Arena on Wednesday (7 p.
Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin pulls off rare NHL feat last seen in 1980-81
The Washington Capitals have raced out to a hot start in the 2024-24 campaign, as they have racked up wins in eight of their first 10 games to put them atop the Metropolitan Division for the time being.
Ovechkin scores his 861st career goal as the Capitals hand the struggling Predators another loss
Alex Ovechkin scored the go-ahead goal midway through the third period to reach 861 in his career and help the Washington Capitals beat the Nashville Predators 3-2.
Ovechkin named NHL’s First Star of the Week for scoring 5 goals in 4 games
Alex Ovechkin is off to a hot start. The Washington Capitals’ 39-year-old captain was named the NHL’s First Star of the Week on Monday after scoring an NHL-best five goals in four games.
Around the NHL: Alexander Ovechkin scored his 860th goal on Sunday
As is the case with many league stats, Wayne Gretzky has the most goals in a career in the history of the league with 894. However, it’s almost a guarantee that Alexander Ovechkin will surpass him before the end of his career,
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For Alex Ovechkin, a historic record chase comes to the forefront
The moment Alex Ovechkin stepped onto the ice to start this season, the countdown began. Sure, a version of it began in ...
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Sidney Crosby, Alex Ovechkin speak out ahead of 70th career NHL matchup
Two of the greatest NHL players of all-time are getting ready to meet for a 70th time in the regular season. A matchup ...
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Ovechkin-Crosby rivalry still going strong 20 years later
Crosby and Ovechkin will mark their 20th season of playing against each other when the Penguins (5-8-2) visit the Capitals (9 ...
Alex Ovechkin scoring another game-winning goal for the Capitals comes as no surprise to the Predators
Nov 6, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8 ... whose final seven ...
Penguins Today: Sidney Crosby vs. Alex Ovechkin is a welcome distraction
Tonight in Washington, it’s the first meeting of what’s arguably been the rivalry in the NHL for two decades: Sidney Crosby vs. Alex Ovechkin. They’ve been the faces of the league. They have forever ...
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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 ...