Ovechkin on track to break Gretzky's record
5 days, 11 hours ago

Ovechkin on track to break Gretzky's record

China Daily  

Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin celebrates with teammates after beating the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, on Saturday. Maple Leafs coach Craig Berube said Toronto's game plan didn't change when Ovechkin's return was confirmed by Capitals counterpart Spencer Carbery earlier in the day. Despite predictions of both Ovechkin's and the Capitals' downfall this season, Carbery has navigated the club to a 24-9-2 record, just a point behind the New Jersey Devils atop the Metropolitan Division. Leading scorers Ovechkin, after climbing past Mike Gartner, Esposito, Dionne, Brett Hull and Jagr, scored goal No 802 on Dec 23, 2022, to move into second behind Gretzky. Gretzky holds 55 NHL records, and even if his goals mark falls to Ovechkin — which he has said he is excited about — two seem truly untouchable: 2,857 total points and 1,963 assists, which is more than anyone else has in goals and assists combined.

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Alex Ovechkin scores in return from injury as the Capitals defeat the Maple Leafs 5-2
6 days, 8 hours ago

Alex Ovechkin scores in return from injury as the Capitals defeat the Maple Leafs 5-2

Associated Press  

TORONTO — Alex Ovechkin scored an empty-net goal in his return to action as the Washington Capitals upended the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-2 on Saturday night. Maple Leafs: Toronto has lost three of four games without Auston Matthews in the lineup, who was out with an upper-body injury. Washington’s goalie robbed Toronto forward William Nylander of a sure goal when …

Alex Ovechkin is on track to break Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career goals record
1 week ago

Alex Ovechkin is on track to break Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career goals record

Associated Press  

Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals is closing in on the NHL career goals record of 894 held by Wayne Gretzky. Ovechkin could resume his pursuit as soon as Saturday night at Toronto in the Capitals’ first game out of the Christmas break. Alex Ovechkin’s last goal scored Ovechkin scored twice in a 6-2 win over the Utah Hockey Club …

Alex Ovechkin takes part in a full Capitals practice. He could return Saturday at Toronto
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1 week ago

Alex Ovechkin takes part in a full Capitals practice. He could return Saturday at Toronto

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Va. — Alex Ovechkin’s pursuit of Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career goals record should be back on very soon. Signs point to Ovechkin returning to the Washington Capitals’ lineup on Saturday night at the Toronto Maple Leafs after missing five weeks with a broken left leg. “There’s the colossal emptiness of it, but there’s also a lot of opportunity for …

Today in Sports - Alex Ovechkin moves past Gordie Howe for 2nd most goals of all-time in NHL history
1 week, 5 days ago

Today in Sports - Alex Ovechkin moves past Gordie Howe for 2nd most goals of all-time in NHL history

Associated Press  

Dec. 23 1933 — Montreal’s Howie Morenz scores his 251st goal to become the NHL’s career goal-scoring leader. 1951 — Norm Van Brocklin’s 73-yard touchdown pass to Tom Fears in the fourth quarter gives the Los Angeles Rams a 24-17 victory over the Cleveland Browns for the NFL title. 2007 — Chris Johnson sets an NCAA bowl record with 408 …

Today in Sports - Alex Ovechkin becomes third player in NHL history to score 800 goals
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Today in Sports - Alex Ovechkin becomes third player in NHL history to score 800 goals

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 1992 — Manon Rheaume becomes the first woman to play in a regular-season professional game when she appears in the Atlanta Knights’ 4-1 loss to Salt Lake City in the International Hockey League. 1995 — Detroit’s Paul Coffey becomes the first NHL defenseman to reach 1,000 …

Sidney Crosby scores 600th career NHL goal, but Penguins fall to Utah 6-1
1 month, 1 week ago

Sidney Crosby scores 600th career NHL goal, but Penguins fall to Utah 6-1

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — Sidney Crosby scored his 600th NHL goal for Pittsburgh on Saturday night but the Penguins lost 6-1 to the Utah Hockey Club. Crosby is the seventh player in NHL history to score 600 goals with one team and joined Mario Lemieux as the only two Penguins to score 600 goals with the franchise. Key moment Bjugstad, who spent …

Penguins’ Crosby scores 600th NHL goal
1 month, 1 week ago

Penguins’ Crosby scores 600th NHL goal

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — Sidney Crosby would’ve liked his 600th NHL goal to come in a win Crosby became the 21sth player to reach the mark when scored in the second period of the Pittsburgh Penguins’ 6-1 loss to the Utah Hockey Club on Saturday night. “It’s not enjoyable, obviously,” Crosby said after Pittsburgh lost for the 14th time in 18 games. …

Alex Ovechkin is expected to miss 4 to 6 weeks with a broken left leg
1 month, 1 week ago

Alex Ovechkin is expected to miss 4 to 6 weeks with a broken left leg

Associated Press  

Alex Ovechkin has a broken left fibula and is expected to be out four to six weeks, an injury that pauses the Washington Capitals superstar captain’s pursuit of Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career goals record. “Everyone’s bummed out,” said winger Tom Wilson, who has played with Ovechkin since 2013. He’s a power forward, the best goal-scorer ever maybe, and he’s a …

Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin is week-to-week with a leg injury amid chase for NHL career goals record
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin is week-to-week with a leg injury amid chase for NHL career goals record

Associated Press  

Alex Ovechkin is considered week-to-week after injuring his lower left leg in the Washington Capitals’ most recent game at Utah, an absence that is expected to slow down his pursuit of Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career goals record. The Capitals said Tuesday that Ovechkin would be evaluated further by doctors when they return home from their road trip. Ovechkin scored twice …

Ovechkin scores twice before leaving with apparent injury, leads Capitals past Utah 6-2
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ovechkin scores twice before leaving with apparent injury, leads Capitals past Utah 6-2

Associated Press  

SALT LAKE CITY — Alex Ovechkin scored twice, tying an NHL record, before leaving with an apparent leg injury to propel the Washington Capitals to a 6-2 victory over the Utah Hockey Club on Monday night. Ovechkin scored on Connor Ingram, making Ingram the 178th different goaltender he’s scored on in his 20-year NHL career, tying a league record held …

Ovechkin ties NHL record by scoring on 178 different goalies before leaving with apparent leg injury
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ovechkin ties NHL record by scoring on 178 different goalies before leaving with apparent leg injury

Associated Press  

SALT LAKE CITY — Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin tied one NHL record in his pursuit of another before leaving during the third period with an apparent left leg injury. Ovechkin scored twice on Utah goaltender Connor Ingram on Monday night, marking the 178th different goaltender he has scored on in his 20-year NHL career. Ovechkin went to the Capitals’ bench …

Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin week to week with leg injury, putting pursuit of goals record on hold
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin week to week with leg injury, putting pursuit of goals record on hold

New York Times  

Alex Ovechkin’s pursuit of the NHL’s all-time goals record is on hold for the foreseeable future. The Washington Capitals captain is considered week to week with a lower-body injury, the team announced Tuesday, after he took an accidental knee-on-knee hit from Utah Hockey Club forward Jack McBain during Monday’s 6-2 victory. INJURY UPDATE: Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin sustained an injury …

Alex Ovechkin is on track to break Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career goals record
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Alex Ovechkin is on track to break Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career goals record

Associated Press  

Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals is closing in on the NHL career goals record of 894 held by Wayne Gretzky. Alex Ovechkin’s last goal scored Ovechkin scored twice in a 6-2 win over the Utah Hockey Club on Nov. 18, getting goals 867 and 868 in his first game in Salt Lake City before leaving in the third period. …

Ovechkin records 1st hat trick of the season in Capitals’ 5-2 win at Vegas
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ovechkin records 1st hat trick of the season in Capitals’ 5-2 win at Vegas

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — Alex Ovechkin recorded his first hat trick of the season, scoring three goals Sunday night for the Washington Capitals in their 5-2 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights. It was his first hat trick since Dec. 31, 2022, against the Montreal Canadiens and 31st of his career, the sixth most in NHL history. It’s very special to …

Ovechkin, McMichael each scores twice as Capitals skate to 8-1 victory over the Blues
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ovechkin, McMichael each scores twice as Capitals skate to 8-1 victory over the Blues

Associated Press  

ST. LOUIS — Washington’s Alex Ovechkin and Connor McMichael each scored two goals Saturday night, sparking the Capitals to an 8-1 victory over the St. Louis Blues. Ovechkin has scored 863 goals and is just 31 goals behind Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record 894. Ovechkin has scored goals in six of his last seven games. Scott Perunovich scored the lone St. …

Ovechkin's Historic Night Captivates Washington Capitals in Thrilling Match
2 months ago

Ovechkin's Historic Night Captivates Washington Capitals in Thrilling Match

Associated Press  

Alex Ovechkin scores twice as many goals in a thrilling back-and-forth game between the Washington Capitals and the New York Rangers. Ovechkin moves 38 points away from Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goals record and scores two goals in the first 25 minutes. The Capitals win 5-3, thanks to Connor McMichael's four goals and Aliaksei Protas's two assists. Igor Shesterkin shines …

Washington Capitals retool to keep their playoff-contending window open during Ovechkin era
6 months ago

Washington Capitals retool to keep their playoff-contending window open during Ovechkin era

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Va. — In the midst of overhauling the Washington Capitals this offseason, Brian MacLellan received Alex Ovechkin’s seal of approval. I mean, there’s a lot of pressure on Ovi to produce last year because we lacked the depth in that area, so hopefully he’s supported here more with a better overall team this year.” Ovechkin is 42 goals from …

Oilers’ McDavid breaks Gretzky’s record for most assists in a single NHL postseason
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Oilers’ McDavid breaks Gretzky’s record for most assists in a single NHL postseason

Associated Press  

EDMONTON, Alberta — Connor McDavid now has the record for the most assists in a single NHL postseason after passing Wayne Gretzky with three more in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final. “Obviously not the focus with where we’re at,” said McDavid, who also scored his first goal in his first trip to the final. “That’s pretty special,” said …

Capitals' Alex Ovechkin has no points in an NHL playoff series for the 1st time
8 months ago

Capitals' Alex Ovechkin has no points in an NHL playoff series for the 1st time

Hindustan Times  

WASHINGTON — Alex Ovechkin in addition to being the second-most prolific goal-scorer in NHL history in the regular season has throughout his career been a point-a-game producer in the playoffs, despite criticism that dogged him before winning the Stanley Cup in 2018. HT Image For the first time, Ovechkin was held without a goal or an assist in a playoff …

Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin has no points in an NHL playoff series for the 1st time
8 months ago

Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin has no points in an NHL playoff series for the 1st time

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Alex Ovechkin in addition to being the second-most prolific goal-scorer in NHL history in the regular season has throughout his career been a point-a-game producer in the playoffs, despite criticism that dogged him before winning the Stanley Cup in 2018. “I didn’t play well,” Ovechkin said after losing Game 4 on Sunday night. His best chance came in …

‘Struggling’ Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin is hoping patience pays off soon against the Rangers
8 months, 1 week ago

‘Struggling’ Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin is hoping patience pays off soon against the Rangers

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Va. — Alex Ovechkin has just one shot on goal through the first two games of the Washington Capitals’ first-round playoff series against the New York Rangers, which they trail 2-0. We all have to play better if we want to get success.” Ovechkin’s lowest shot total through the first two games of a series before now was four …

Kucherov is 5th player in NHL to reach 100 assists as Lighting beat Matthews, Maple Leafs 6-4
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Kucherov is 5th player in NHL to reach 100 assists as Lighting beat Matthews, Maple Leafs 6-4

Associated Press  

TAMPA, Fla. — Auston Matthews came up empty in his bid to become the ninth player in NHL history to score 70 goals in a season, but Tampa Bay’s Nikita Kucherov became the fifth player to have a 100-assist season as the Lightning beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-4 on Wednesday night. “I wanted it, for sure, but it just …

Maple Leafs’ Auston Matthews is on pace for the NHL’s most goals in a season in nearly 30 years
9 months, 1 week ago

Maple Leafs’ Auston Matthews is on pace for the NHL’s most goals in a season in nearly 30 years

Associated Press  

Max Domi lined up for a faceoff in Washington, looked over at Alex Ovechkin and thought, “Wow, that’s going to be the greatest goal-scorer of all time.” Then he looked over at Auston Matthews and realized his Toronto teammate could be in that discussion too. “We’ve got more stuff to worry about in our locker room as far as trying …

Alex Ovechkin scores twice as the Capitals beat the Jets 3-0 to move back into playoff position
9 months, 1 week ago

Alex Ovechkin scores twice as the Capitals beat the Jets 3-0 to move back into playoff position

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Alex Ovechkin scored twice to reach 26 goals this season, Charlie Lindgren stopped all 27 shots he faced and the Washington Capitals beat the Winnipeg Jets 3-0 on Sunday to move back into a playoff position. In two weeks, we want to keep playing.” Ovechkin getting hot has fueled Washington’s surge up the standings and reignited talk of …

Matthews scores twice to reach 57 this season, Leafs rout Capitals 7-3 despite Ovechkin’s 2 goals
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Matthews scores twice to reach 57 this season, Leafs rout Capitals 7-3 despite Ovechkin’s 2 goals

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Auston Matthews still gets excited about facing Alex Ovechkin, one of his favorite players growing up. Matthews scored his NHL-leading 56th and 57th goals of the season and matched his career high with five points, leading the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 7-3 rout of the Washington Capitals on Wednesday night despite Ovechkin moving closer to Wayne Gretzky. …

Ovechkin nets milestone as Caps keep in hunt
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Ovechkin nets milestone as Caps keep in hunt

China Daily  

Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin celebrates a goal against the Calgary Flames on Monday. CALGARY, Alberta — Alex Ovechkin scored twice and became the third player in NHL history to have at least 20 goals in 19 consecutive seasons as the Washington Capitals beat the Calgary Flames 5-2 on Monday night. The 38-year-old Ovechkin had two power-play goals in the second …

Ovechkin’s goal streak ends, but Capitals beat Canadiens 4-3
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Ovechkin’s goal streak ends, but Capitals beat Canadiens 4-3

Associated Press  

MONTREAL — T.J. Oshie scored the 300th goal of his career, while Aliaksei Protas and Anthony Mantha each had a goal and an assist as Washington delivered with a 4-3 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night. “There’s not a point out there that we don’t need right now.” Nick Suzuki, Arber Xhekaj and Alex Newhook scored while Jake …

Alex Ovechkin is on his longest goal-scoring streak in years. Talk of the Gretzky record is back
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Alex Ovechkin is on his longest goal-scoring streak in years. Talk of the Gretzky record is back

Associated Press  

Maybe all it took was riding a camel for Alex Ovechkin to get over the hump after a rough first half of the NHL season. “These are positive things, and you can feel him gaining more confidence as each one goes in and as he gets on a little bit of a roll.” After an attempted pass from Ovechkin to …

Oshie scores as Caps end skid with 3-0 win over Bruins; Ovechkin gets empty netter to pass Gretzky
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Oshie scores as Caps end skid with 3-0 win over Bruins; Ovechkin gets empty netter to pass Gretzky

Associated Press  

BOSTON — T.J. Oshie scored his 299th career goal, Charlie Lindgren stopped 18 shots for his third shutout of the season and the Washington Capitals snapped a six-game losing streak with a 3-0 win over the Boston Bruins on Saturday. We were so connected in everything we did in all three zones, it was impressive from our group today.” Lindgren …

Today in Sports - Alex Ovechkin becomes third player in NHL history to score 800 goals
1 year ago

Today in Sports - Alex Ovechkin becomes third player in NHL history to score 800 goals

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 1992 — Manon Rheaume becomes the first woman to play in a regular-season professional game when she appears in the Atlanta Knights’ 4-1 loss to Salt Lake City in the International Hockey League. 1995 — Detroit’s Paul Coffey becomes the first NHL defenseman to reach 1,000 …

LeBrun: Can Alex Ovechkin get back on track in pursuit of NHL goals record? Why Bruce Boudreau believes
1 year ago

LeBrun: Can Alex Ovechkin get back on track in pursuit of NHL goals record? Why Bruce Boudreau believes

New York Times  

Is Alex Ovechkin still a slam dunk to eclipse Wayne Gretzky’s all-time NHL goals record? “I do think that,” Bruce Boudreau, Ovechkin’s coach from 2007 to 2012, said Monday over the phone. “But I don’t think that’s happening with Alex.” Bruce Boudreau knows well what Alex Ovechkin is capable of after coaching him from 2007 to 2012. And they just …

Alex Ovechkin’s singular one-timer and the NHL’s great power-play illusion
1 year, 1 month ago

Alex Ovechkin’s singular one-timer and the NHL’s great power-play illusion

New York Times  

Alex Ovechkin has done it so many times that it’s tattooed in our brains. “On teams I’ve played on in the past versus Ovechkin,” said Brown, who’s made stops in Carolina, Vegas, Philadelphia and Ottawa, “we would have a guy sit on that no matter what.” Teams that occupy shooting lanes against one-time talents like Ovechkin can be ill-equipped when …

Ovechkin at 38 resumes his pursuit of Gretzky’s NHL goals record, 73 back going into the season
1 year, 2 months ago

Ovechkin at 38 resumes his pursuit of Gretzky’s NHL goals record, 73 back going into the season

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Va. — Multiple times over their years playing together with the Washington Capitals, Alex Ovechkin told Tom Wilson he’s never going to change how he trains. “He’s Ovi through and through.” Still, Wilson acknowledged, Ovechkin has adapted his training regimen and preparation as well as, if not better than, anyone in the NHL as he has climbed the NHL …

Ovechkin resumes his NHL goals record pursuit as the Capitals open the season under a new coach
1 year, 3 months ago

Ovechkin resumes his NHL goals record pursuit as the Capitals open the season under a new coach

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON CAPITALS COACH: Spencer Carbery. Edmundson is already dealing with an upper-body injury after being dogged by back problems last season, and Pacioretty isn’t expected to play until at least November. Nicklas Backstrom is more than a year removed from hip resurfacing surgery and is being counted on to return to form as one of the top three centers along …

Ovechkin Chasing Gretzky: Assisting Ovi on goals is an art
1 year, 11 months ago

Ovechkin Chasing Gretzky: Assisting Ovi on goals is an art

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Va. — Alex Ovechkin certainly has a lot of helpers. “The hardest part about it is not making a 20-foot pass but trying to look off the other team, trying to set something else up because you look at him and then you’re looking where the puck’s coming from,” said Carlson, whose 92 primary assists and 142 total on …

Ovechkin moves to 2nd in NHL goals with 802, passing Howe
2 years ago

Ovechkin moves to 2nd in NHL goals with 802, passing Howe

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Alex Ovechkin barely looked at the empty net when he shot the puck into it and set off a wild celebration with his teammates and among Washington Capitals fans. “Still a long way.” While it will take at least a couple more years to see if it’s possible for Ovechkin to challenge Gretzky, moving past Howe warranted plenty …

Ovechkin moves into 2nd on NHL goals list, Caps beat Jets
2 years ago

Ovechkin moves into 2nd on NHL goals list, Caps beat Jets

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Alex Ovechkin scored his 801st and 802nd goals to pass Gordie Howe for second on the NHL career list, and the Washington Capitals beat the Winnipeg Jets 4-1 Friday night to extend their winning streak to four. “It’s nice to get it done at home, in front of our house, family, our friends — obviously fans,” Ovechkin said. …

Ovechkin at 800 now chasing Howe for 2nd on NHL goals list
2 years ago

Ovechkin at 800 now chasing Howe for 2nd on NHL goals list

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Alex Ovechkin becoming just the third NHL player with 800 goals has put him on the verge taking his next big step in hockey history. The Capitals also host the Toronto Maple Leafs — on “Hockey Night in Canada,” no less — on Saturday and Gordie’s longtime former team, the Detroit Red Wings, on Monday night. “Let’s take …

Alex Ovechkin reaches 800 career goals with hat trick
2 years ago

Alex Ovechkin reaches 800 career goals with hat trick

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Soaked with beer and still wearing his No. Ovechkin became the third NHL player to reach 800 career goals when he scored three times Tuesday night, touching off a wild celebration for his team and an appreciative Chicago crowd. “Soon as it happened, kind of relief,” Ovechkin said after Washington’s 7-3 win over the Blackhawks. “It’s the best …

Ovechkin reaches 800 goals as Capitals beat Blackhawks 7-3
2 years ago

Ovechkin reaches 800 goals as Capitals beat Blackhawks 7-3

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — When it was over, when No. Ovechkin scored three times to become the third NHL player with 800 career goals, and the streaking Capitals beat the lowly Chicago Blackhawks 7-3 on Tuesday night. “It’s the best company ever imagine since you started playing hockey.” Ovechkin moved within one goal of Howe for second all-time. “I thought we battled …

Marner extends team-record streak, Maple Leafs blank Kings
2 years ago

Marner extends team-record streak, Maple Leafs blank Kings

Associated Press  

TORONTO — Mitch Marner extended his franchise-record points streak to 21 games with a second-period goal and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Los Angeles Kings 5-0 on Thursday night. LIGHTNING 5, PREDATORS 2 TAMPA, Fla. — Brayden Point had two goals and Tampa Bay scored three times in the third period to beat Nashville. STARS 4, SENATORS 3, OT …

Ovechkin injury clouds Capitals’ outlook week from playoffs
2 years, 8 months ago

Ovechkin injury clouds Capitals’ outlook week from playoffs

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Alex Ovechkin missed a game because of injury for just the 25th time in his 17-year NHL career. Ovechkin was ruled out of the Washington Capitals’ game Tuesday night against the New York Islanders, and his status moving forward is unclear with the start of the first round less than a week away. “It depends on how things …

Ovechkin scores 767th goal, passes Jagr for 3rd on NHL list
2 years, 9 months ago

Ovechkin scores 767th goal, passes Jagr for 3rd on NHL list

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Islanders forward Mat Barzal isn’t keeping track of Ovechkin’s …

Ovechkin, Capitals to host the Hurricanes
2 years, 10 months ago

Ovechkin, Capitals to host the Hurricanes

Associated Press  

Carolina Hurricanes vs. Washington Capitals Washington; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Capitals +112, Hurricanes -136 BOTTOM LINE: Alex Ovechkin and Washington square off against Carolina. Washington is the top team in the Eastern Conference with 5.2 assists per game, led by Evgeny Kuznetsov averaging 0.7. LAST 10 GAMES: Capitals: 4-6-0, averaging 3.1 goals, 4.9 assists, 4.1 penalties and …

Toronto visits Ovechkin and the Capitals
2 years, 10 months ago

Toronto visits Ovechkin and the Capitals

Associated Press  

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Washington Capitals Washington; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Alex Ovechkin leads Washington into a matchup with Toronto. Washington is seventh in the Eastern Conference recording 8.3 points per game, averaging 3.2 goals and 5.2 assists. LAST 10 GAMES: Capitals: 5-5-0, averaging 3.3 goals, 5.2 assists, 3.8 penalties and 9.5 penalty minutes while giving up 2.8 …

Ovechkin ties Hull for 4th all-time; Caps down Sabres 5-3
3 years, 1 month ago

Ovechkin ties Hull for 4th all-time; Caps down Sabres 5-3

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Alex Ovechkin scored his 741st career goal to tie Brett Hull for fourth on the NHL’s all-time list, and helped the Washington Capitals beat the Buffalo Sabres 5-3 on Monday night. “I think we really needed to step up tonight and lead by example and drive the bus a little bit.” Ovechkin also assisted on two goals, including …

Ovechkin tied for No. 4 on all-time NHL goals list with 741
3 years, 1 month ago

Ovechkin tied for No. 4 on all-time NHL goals list with 741

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Alex Ovechkin scored his 741st career goal to tie Brett Hull for fourth on the NHL’s all-time list, and helped the Washington Capitals beat the Buffalo Sabres 5-3 on Monday night. RANGERS 4, PANTHERS 3 NEW YORK — Igor Shesterkin made a season-high 42 saves to help New York hold off Florida, which saw its first loss in …

Ovechkin and Washington take on Buffalo
3 years, 1 month ago

Ovechkin and Washington take on Buffalo

Associated Press  

Buffalo Sabres vs. Washington Capitals Washington; Monday, 7 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Capitals -255, Sabres +203; over/under is 6 BOTTOM LINE: Alex Ovechkin and Washington square off against Buffalo. Washington is seventh in the Eastern Conference averaging 5.3 assists per game, led by Ovechkin with 0.7. LAST 10 GAMES: Capitals: 4-2-4, averaging 3.2 goals, 4.8 assists, 2.9 penalties and …

Can Ovechkin catch Gretzky? ‘The Great One’ rooting for him
4 years, 8 months ago

Can Ovechkin catch Gretzky? ‘The Great One’ rooting for him

Associated Press  

Wayne Gretzky sees a lot of himself in Alex Ovechkin, from the smile on his face each time he steps on the ice to his passion for scoring goals. “The Great One” believes the Washington Capitals captain has a good chance of breaking his all-time record of 894 goals that once seemed untouchable, depending on how long Ovechkin plays in …

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