Alexander Ovechkin aims for NHL scoring record
1 week ago

Alexander Ovechkin aims for NHL scoring record

NPR  

Alexander Ovechkin aims for NHL scoring record SCOTT DETROW, HOST: We are standing here in the entranceway to Capital One Arena in downtown Washington, D.C. Hockey fans are streaming through the gates 'cause the Capitals are about to play the Philadelphia Flyers, and everyone is focused on the fact that Alex Ovechkin, the Capitals' captain, is on the precipice of breaking the NHL's all-time goal scoring record. Beninati called Ovechkin's first goal back in October 2005, Ovechkin's very first game in a decadeslong career with the Capitals. DETROW: It was clear then that Ovechkin would be special, but no one thought he or anyone could approach the all-time goal record held by Wayne Gretzky, who had retired six years earlier. I pray that it's a beautiful Alex Ovechkin clear-cut, no-doubt goal, ones that we've seen hundreds of times over.

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How close is Alex Ovechkin to breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goals record?
3 days, 15 hours ago

How close is Alex Ovechkin to breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goals record?

Hindustan Times  

Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals is closing in on the NHL goals record of 894 held by Wayne Gretzky. Alex Ovechkin’s last goal scored With Winnipeg leading by a goal late in the third period Tuesday night, Ovechkin got the puck from linemate Aliaksei Protas and and fired a wrist shot past Vezina Trophy front-runner Connor Hellebuyck to tie …

As Ovechkin nears the NHL goals record, the hockey world leans in to savor the moment
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6 days, 18 hours ago

As Ovechkin nears the NHL goals record, the hockey world leans in to savor the moment

NPR  

As Ovechkin nears the NHL goals record, the hockey world leans in to savor the moment toggle caption Bruce Bennett/Getty Images WASHINGTON — Step into Washington's Capital One Arena, and the number 895 pervades every curve of the concourse — there's even a stack of exactly that many pucks, topped by a goal horn waiting for a certain historic moment …

Ovechkin scores his 888th career NHL goal as the Capitals beat the Flyers and clinch a playoff spot
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1 week, 1 day ago

Ovechkin scores his 888th career NHL goal as the Capitals beat the Flyers and clinch a playoff spot

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Alex Ovechkin scored his 888th career goal to continue his pursuit of the NHL record, and the Washington Capitals clinched a playoff berth by beating the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 on Thursday night and getting some help from around the league. Ovechkin beat Samuel Ersson with 5:35 left in the first period to move eight goals back of passing …

Alex Ovechkin gets 888th career goal to move 7 away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record
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1 week, 1 day ago

Alex Ovechkin gets 888th career goal to move 7 away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Alex Ovechkin is one step closer to NHL history after the “Great 8” reached a fitting number in his pursuit of Wayne Gretzky’s career goals record. “Take it and move on.” Confetti flew and Big Joe Turner’s “Shake, Rattle & Roll” blared from speakers as mascot Slapshot flipped the goal counter in a corner of the arena from …

Alex Ovechkin scores 887th goal to move within 8 of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s record
1 week, 6 days ago

Alex Ovechkin scores 887th goal to move within 8 of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s record

Associated Press  

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Alex Ovechkin shook off a rough start to this three-game California swing by scoring his 887th career goal Saturday against the San Jose Sharks to move within eight of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record. He hasn’t been getting as many quality looks with his line.. For him to get that goal, hopefully that’s a good boost …

Alex Ovechkin is set to break Wayne Gretzky’s goal record, but he’s not ‘The Great One’
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Alex Ovechkin is set to break Wayne Gretzky’s goal record, but he’s not ‘The Great One’

LA Times  

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin controls the puck against the Detroit Red Wings on Friday. “He’s got more assists than anyone else,” Fox said of Gretzky’s 1,963 career assists, more than 700 better than second-best mark. “It’s pretty impressive, his intelligence.” Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin celebrates after scoring against the Edmonton Oilers on Feb. 23 in Washington. …

Alex Ovechkin scores his 886th goal to seal the Capitals’ 4-2 win over the Kraken
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Alex Ovechkin scores his 886th goal to seal the Capitals’ 4-2 win over the Kraken

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Alex Ovechkin scored his 886th career goal into an empty net to seal the Washington Capitals’ 4-2 victory over the Seattle Kraken on Sunday, moving nine back of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record and helping the Eastern Conference leaders win their fourth game in a row. Connor McMichael scored the go-ahead goal a few minutes earlier, not long …

Ovechkin scores 886th career goal into an empty net to move 9 back of breaking Gretzky’s NHL record
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Ovechkin scores 886th career goal into an empty net to move 9 back of breaking Gretzky’s NHL record

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Alex Ovechkin scored his 886th career goal into an empty net Sunday to move nine back of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record. “He’s still getting a couple of looks here and there, but he’s finding ways to score,” linemate Dylan Strome said. I know Carbs said it a couple of weeks ago, but he goes to where the …

How close is Alex Ovechkin to breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goals record?
3 weeks, 2 days ago

How close is Alex Ovechkin to breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goals record?

Hindustan Times  

Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals is closing in on the NHL goals record of 894 held by Wayne Gretzky. Alex Ovechkin’s last goal scored Ovechkin scored the tying goal on the power play in the third period to force overtime at the New York Rangers on Wednesday night, his 32nd goal in 46 games. Ovechkin has scored on 181 …

Alex Ovechkin gets 885th career goal to move nine away from tying Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Alex Ovechkin gets 885th career goal to move nine away from tying Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Alex Ovechkin scored his 885th career goal midway through the third period of the Washington Capitals’ game against New York Rangers on Wednesday night, moving nine away from tying Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record. The Capitals’ captain scored as he knocked in a loose puck from the left side with 9:32 left in the third period to tie …

Ovechkin and Capitals to raise money for cancer research as he pursues the NHL career goals record
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Ovechkin and Capitals to raise money for cancer research as he pursues the NHL career goals record

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! ARLINGTON, Va. — Alex Ovechkin, the Washington Capitals, Hockey Fights Cancer and the V Foundation launched an initiative to raise awareness and money for pediatric cancer research in connection with his pursuit of the NHL career goal-scoring record. “I want to thank the V Foundation …

How close is Alex Ovechkin to breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career goals record?
3 weeks, 5 days ago

How close is Alex Ovechkin to breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career goals record?

Associated Press  

Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals is closing in on the NHL goals record of 894 held by Wayne Gretzky. Alex Ovechkin’s last goal scored Ovechkin scored the tying goal on the power play in the third period to force overtime at the New York Rangers on Wednesday night, his 32nd goal in 46 games. Ovechkin has scored on 181 …

Alex Ovechkin scores 884th goal to move 10 back of tying Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career record
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Alex Ovechkin scores 884th goal to move 10 back of tying Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career record

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Alex Ovechkin scored the 884th goal of his NHL career late in the Washington Capitals’ 3-1 loss to the red-hot Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday, moving 10 away from tying Wayne Gretzky’s record. “You give him one little extra space there, he puts it home.” Ovechkin’s 31st goal of the season is his 12th in 22 games against …

Hat trick puts Alex Ovechkin 13 away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career goals record
1 month ago

Hat trick puts Alex Ovechkin 13 away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career goals record

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Alex Ovechkin fired a perfect wrist shot past Calvin Pickard for his first goal of the game, scored from his office on the power play for his second and sailed a shot into an empty net from his own zone to complete the hat trick. “I have pretty good chances to score more,” Ovechkin said, “but I’ll take …

Alex Ovechkin nets hat trick to move 13 shy of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL’s goals record
1 month ago

Alex Ovechkin nets hat trick to move 13 shy of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL’s goals record

CNN  

CNN — Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin is 13 goals away from breaking Hall of Famer Wayne Gretzky’s all-time NHL record. Ovechkin recorded his 32nd career hat trick Sunday in the Washington Capitals 7-3 victory over the Edmonton Oilers. I’m pretty sure they are going to be happy.” The 39-year-old Russian has netted 882 career goals, 200 of which since …

Ovechkin’s record chase, Columbus outdoor game and trade deadline await down stretch of NHL season
1 month, 1 week ago

Ovechkin’s record chase, Columbus outdoor game and trade deadline await down stretch of NHL season

Associated Press  

The NHL season resumes with 14 games on Saturday and 10 more Sunday with every team in action at least once this weekend coming out of the break for the massively successful 4 Nations Face-Off. “There’s still a lot of hockey left to be played,” center Pierre-Luc Dubois of the Eastern Conference-leading Washington Capitals said Friday. “Some teams their playoff …

Ovechkin scores 878th career goal into empty net with 0.1 seconds left as Capitals beat Panthers 6-3
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ovechkin scores 878th career goal into empty net with 0.1 seconds left as Capitals beat Panthers 6-3

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Alex Ovechkin scored his 878th career goal into an empty net with 0.1 seconds left on the clock to move closer to Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career record, and the Washington Capitals defeated the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers 6-3 on Tuesday night. Takeaways Panthers: There were flashes of brilliance throughout, including Barkov outmuscling Washington’s Jakob Chychrun on …

Alex Ovechkin scores in OT, breaks record for goalies scored against as Capitals beat Senators 1-0
2 months, 1 week ago

Alex Ovechkin scores in OT, breaks record for goalies scored against as Capitals beat Senators 1-0

Associated Press  

OTTAWA, Ontario — Alex Ovechkin scored with 1:53 left in overtime to give the Washington Capitals a 1-0 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Thursday night. Ovechkin’s goal was the 874th of his career, moving him within 20 of Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record, and he broke a league record by scoring against his 179th goaltender. Andrew Mangiapane had a great …

Alex Ovechkin breaks the record for most goalies scored on, beating Leevi Merilainen to reach 179
2 months, 1 week ago

Alex Ovechkin breaks the record for most goalies scored on, beating Leevi Merilainen to reach 179

Associated Press  

OTTAWA, Ontario — Alex Ovechkin broke the NHL record for the most goaltenders scored on, beating Leevi Merilainen in overtime to give the Washington Capitals a 1-0 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Thursday night. Merilainen became the 179th goalie Ovechkin has scored against, breaking a tie with Jaromir Jagr atop the career list. “It was a good one, and …

Alex Ovechkin breaks new record as chase continues to become NHL’s all-time leading scorer
2 months, 1 week ago

Alex Ovechkin breaks new record as chase continues to become NHL’s all-time leading scorer

CNN  

CNN — NHL star Alex Ovechkin picked up another record on Thursday night as he moved closer to replacing Wayne Gretzky as the league’s all-time leading scorer. Should he maintain his current scoring rate, he would beat Gretzky’s record having played three games fewer than the 1,487 the Canadian managed during his 21-year career. Ovechkin’s goal on Thursday, which came …

Ovechkin is feeling better every game as he moves closer to breaking Gretzky’s NHL goals record
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Ovechkin is feeling better every game as he moves closer to breaking Gretzky’s NHL goals record

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Coaching Alex Ovechkin for three seasons has normalized his hot pursuit of Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career goals record for Peter Laviolette. “To be honest with you, I feel every game better — touches, skating wise,” Ovechkin said. “I’ll take it.” Center Dylan Strome, who has assisted on 14 of Ovechkin’s 19 goals, said, “It just feels like he …

Alex Ovechkin scores his 872nd career goal as the Capitals beat the struggling Rangers 7-4
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Alex Ovechkin scores his 872nd career goal as the Capitals beat the struggling Rangers 7-4

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Alex Ovechkin scored his 872nd career goal to move 23 away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record, and the Washington Capitals beat the struggling New York Rangers 7-4 Saturday. Dylan Strome, Lars Eller, Andrew Mangiapane, Connor McMichael and Aliaksei Protas also scored against Jonathan Quick, who remains stuck on 399 career wins. Sam Carrick also got a goal …

Alex Ovechkin scores on Marc-Andre Fleury for a 28th time to move 24 away from the NHL goals record
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Alex Ovechkin scores on Marc-Andre Fleury for a 28th time to move 24 away from the NHL goals record

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Alex Ovechkin moved another step closer to breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career goals record by tormenting Marc-Andre Fleury one more time. “I don’t like getting scored on by him, but I love the battle over the years,” Fleury said, acknowledging he knew he had given up more goals to Ovechkin than anyone else. “Yeah, I’ve heard that a …

Ovechkin on track to break Gretzky's record
2 months, 4 weeks 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 …

Alex Ovechkin scores in return from injury as the Capitals defeat the Maple Leafs 5-2
3 months 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
3 months 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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3 months 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 …

Capitals are rolling along without Alex Ovechkin thanks to depth that has kept them a contender
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Capitals are rolling along without Alex Ovechkin thanks to depth that has kept them a contender

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Va. — Alex Ovechkin has not missed many games during his two decades in the NHL with the Washington Capitals, and that remarkable durability is one reason why he is fast-approaching Wayne Gretzky’s career goals record. “Ovi, he’s a legend, he’s special, he’s always going to probably lead the team in goals and we’re a better team with him, …

Alex Ovechkin skates before Capitals practice as he works to return from a broken leg
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Alex Ovechkin skates before Capitals practice as he works to return from a broken leg

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Va. — Alex Ovechkin skated by himself before Washington Capitals practice on Monday as he works to return from a broken leg. Ovechkin wore a tracksuit and a helmet with stick in hand but no hockey gear during his light workout, which coach Spencer Carbery said he believed was the 39-year-old longtime captain’s first time back on the ice …

Alex Ovechkin is expected to miss 4 to 6 weeks with a broken left leg
4 months, 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
4 months, 1 week 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 ties NHL record by scoring on 178 different goalies before leaving with apparent leg injury
4 months, 1 week 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
4 months, 1 week 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
4 months, 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. 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 scoring another game-winning goal for the Capitals comes as no surprise to the Predators
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Ovechkin scoring another game-winning goal for the Capitals comes as no surprise to the Predators

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Alex Ovechkin scoring to hand the Nashville Predators another defeat and keep his Washington Capitals rolling was not surprising to the folks on the other side who have seen him a lot over the years. “You knew it was coming,” said Predators coach Andrew Brunette, whose final seven seasons as a player overlapped with Ovechkin’s first seven in …

Ovechkin's Historic Night Captivates Washington Capitals in Thrilling Match
4 months, 4 weeks 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 …

Capitals' Alex Ovechkin has no points in an NHL playoff series for the 1st time
11 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
11 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 …

Why Alex Ovechkin’s playing time was so limited in Capitals’ playoff exit
11 months ago

Why Alex Ovechkin’s playing time was so limited in Capitals’ playoff exit

New York Times  

WASHINGTON — It’s no secret Alex Ovechkin ain’t a young pup anymore. “All four games, they play in front of him and didn’t let him do anything.” At even strength, Ovechkin was largely a non-factor. So I think that played a major role in his individual play through the series.” Carbery noted that the Rangers made life tough for Ovechkin …

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

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

Ovechkin nets milestone as Caps keep in hunt
1 year 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 …

Alex Ovechkin is on his longest goal-scoring streak in years. Talk of the Gretzky record is back
1 year, 1 month 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
1 year, 1 month 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 …

What’s behind Alex Ovechkin’s scoring decline? Breaking down his offensive drop-off
1 year, 3 months ago

What’s behind Alex Ovechkin’s scoring decline? Breaking down his offensive drop-off

New York Times  

That’s all Alex Ovechkin is on pace to finish the 2023-24 season with at this rate. Ovechkin’s had awful shooting luck this year, converting on only 2.6 percent of his shots on the power play when he’s generally closer to about 15 percent. That should regress closer to average and lead to more goals — especially since his shot rate …

LeBrun: Can Alex Ovechkin get back on track in pursuit of NHL goals record? Why Bruce Boudreau believes
1 year, 3 months 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 …

Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin ‘saved the NHL,’ but they’re not done yet
1 year, 4 months ago

Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin ‘saved the NHL,’ but they’re not done yet

New York Times  

The walk to the White House from Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., takes about 20 minutes. As Crosby insists: “We’re a long way from finished, I hope.” The intensity of the Sidney Crosby-Alex Ovechkin rivalry is captured at the end of their 2009 playoffs series, which Pittsburgh won in Game 7. After the handshake line, during which Malkin told …

Alex Ovechkin’s singular one-timer and the NHL’s great power-play illusion
1 year, 4 months 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, 5 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 …

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