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 Thompson dove across the crease to snatch a shot at a yawning cage out of mid-air. Key stat With an assist on Ovechkin’s empty-net goal, Pierre-Luc Dubois extended his point streak to five games with a total of one goal and five assists.

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Maple Leafs defeat Islanders 3-1, tie idle Florida for the top spot in Atlantic Division
3 days, 12 hours ago

Maple Leafs defeat Islanders 3-1, tie idle Florida for the top spot in Atlantic Division

Associated Press  

TORONTO — David Kampf, Steven Lorentz and John Tavares scored as the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the New York Islanders 3-1 on Tuesday to move into a tie with idle Florida for the top spot in the Atlantic Division. Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews sat for a fifth straight game. Maple Leafs forward Pontus Holmberg and defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson sat …

Chychrun scores his 11th goal of the season as the Capitals beat the Bruins 3-1
3 days, 15 hours ago

Chychrun scores his 11th goal of the season as the Capitals beat the Bruins 3-1

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Jakob Chychrun scored his 11th goal of the season to tie for the most among NHL defensemen, and the Washington Capitals beat the Boston Bruins 3-1 on Tuesday. Aliaksei Protas scored twice, including an empty-net goal to seal it with.89 seconds left, and Logan Thompson made 26 saves for the Capitals, who bounced back from a 4-2 defeat …

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 …

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 …

Bruins beat Capitals 4-1, hold Washington to season-low 11 shots.
1 week, 4 days ago

Bruins beat Capitals 4-1, hold Washington to season-low 11 shots.

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Elias Lindholm scored with 6:19 left to break a third-period tie, and the Boston Bruins killed a five-minute penalty without allowing a shot on goal on Monday night to beat the Washington Capitals 4-1. Justin Brazeau also scored and Jeremy Swayman made 10 saves for the Bruins, who won for the fourth time in five games and improved …

Bo Horvat has goas and 2 assists in the Islanders’ 6-3 victory over the Maple Leafs
1 week, 6 days ago

Bo Horvat has goas and 2 assists in the Islanders’ 6-3 victory over the Maple Leafs

Associated Press  

TORONTO — Bo Horvat had two a goal and two assists, Isaiah George scored his first NHL goal and the New York Islanders beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-3 on Saturday night. Maxim Tsyplakov, Jean-Gabriel Pageau, Noah Dobson and Mathew Barzal also scored and Ilya Sorokin stopped 27 shots to help end a two-game losing streak. William Nylander scored twice …

Nicholas Robertson part of key goals for Toronto in 5-3 win over Dallas and his older brother
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Nicholas Robertson part of key goals for Toronto in 5-3 win over Dallas and his older brother

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Nicholas Robertson scored the go-ahead goal and assisted on another against his older brother’s team, William Nylander scored twice and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Dallas Stars 5-3 on Wednesday night. Robertson made it 3-2 with an unassisted goal at 5:31 of the second period, only 16 seconds after Nylander’s first goal tied the game. The 23-year-old …

Roope Hintz scores 2, Jake Oettinger has 25 saves as Stars beat surging Capitals 3-1
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Roope Hintz scores 2, Jake Oettinger has 25 saves as Stars beat surging Capitals 3-1

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Roope Hintz had his first two-goal game of the season and Jake Oettinger stopped 25 shots as the Dallas Stars beat the surging Washington Capitals 3-1 on Monday night. Rookie defenseman Lian Bichsel also scored for Dallas, his second goal in three NHL games. Ryan Strome scored in the first period for the Capitals, who had a franchise-record …

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

Auston Matthews scores in overtime to lift the Maple Leafs to a 2-1 win over the Devils
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Auston Matthews scores in overtime to lift the Maple Leafs to a 2-1 win over the Devils

Associated Press  

NEWARK, N.J. — Auston Matthews scored with 2:09 left in overtime to give the Toronto Maple Leafs a 2-1 win over the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday night. Matthews outskated Devils defenseman Brett Pesce, grabbing a loose puck near center ice in for a breakaway, and beat New Jersey’s Jacob Markstrom on the glove side for his ninth goal of …

McMichael helps the Capitals beat the Maple Leafs 3-1 for franchise-record 8th straight road win
4 weeks ago

McMichael helps the Capitals beat the Maple Leafs 3-1 for franchise-record 8th straight road win

Associated Press  

TORONTO — Connor McMichael scored in the third period, and the Washington Capitals beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-1 on Friday night for their franchise-record eighth consecutive road win. Takeaways Maple Leafs: Chris Tanev picked up his seventh point of the season when the defenseman sent a stretch pass to Tavares for a second-period breakaway that tied it at 1. …

Toronto aims to keep win streak going, hosts Washington
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Toronto aims to keep win streak going, hosts Washington

Associated Press  

Washington Capitals vs. Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Toronto Maple Leafs are looking to extend a three-game win streak with a victory against the Washington Capitals. TOP PERFORMERS: William Nylander has 16 goals and 11 assists for the Maple Leafs. LAST 10 GAMES: Maple Leafs: 8-2-0, averaging 3.1 goals, 4.9 assists, 3.1 penalties and …

Auston Matthews scores twice as Toronto downs Nashville 3-2
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Auston Matthews scores twice as Toronto downs Nashville 3-2

Associated Press  

TORONTO — Auston Matthews scored twice early in the third period and the Toronto Maple Leafs erased an early deficit to win their third in a row, 3-2 over the Nashville Predators on Wednesday night. Jonathan Marchessault and Mark Jankowski scored for Nashville, which came in having lost three straight 3-2 overtime decisions. Nashville opened the scoring in the first …

Auston Matthews picks up assist in his return to the lineup as Maple Leafs top Lightning 5-3
1 month ago

Auston Matthews picks up assist in his return to the lineup as Maple Leafs top Lightning 5-3

Associated Press  

TAMPA, Fla. — Auston Matthews picked up an assist in his return to the lineup and Joseph Woll stopped 38 shots as the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-3 on Saturday night Chris Tanev had a goal and an assist and Mitch Marner added two assists. Toronto led 4-0 in the third before the Lightning scored three …

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 …

Alex Ovechkin out 4 to 6 weeks with fractured fibula: What it means for Capitals, goal record chase
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Alex Ovechkin out 4 to 6 weeks with fractured fibula: What it means for Capitals, goal record chase

New York Times  

Alex Ovechkin will be missing foreseeable time from the ice. Ovechkin, 39, was initially ruled week to week with a lower-body injury Tuesday following an accidental, knee-on-knee collision with Utah Hockey Club forward Jack McBain during Monday’s 6-2 victory. — CapitalsPR November 21, 2024 Ovechkin, who is in pursuit of the NHL’s all-time goals record, has 15 goals and 10 …

Capitals put Alex Ovechkin on injured reserve, ruling him out at least a week
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Capitals put Alex Ovechkin on injured reserve, ruling him out at least a week

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Va. — Alex Ovechkin is on injured reserve, and the Washington Capitals are coming to grips with playing without their superstar captain for the coming weeks. “He’s the hottest guy in the league, and he’s chasing something bigger than hockey,” longtime teammate Tom Wilson said after practice Wednesday. Carbery described Ovechkin’s initial reaction as “bummed,” while veteran defenseman John …

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 …

Washington plays Toronto after Ovechkin’s 2-goal game
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Washington plays Toronto after Ovechkin’s 2-goal game

Associated Press  

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Washington Capitals Washington; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Capitals -127, Maple Leafs +107; over/under is 6.5 BOTTOM LINE: The Washington Capitals host the Toronto Maple Leafs after Alexander Ovechkin scored two goals in the Capitals’ 8-1 win against the St. Louis Blues. The Maple Leafs rank 10th in NHL play serving 9.6 penalty minutes …

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. …

Marner, Tavares lead Maple Leafs to 3-1 win over Red Wings
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Marner, Tavares lead Maple Leafs to 3-1 win over Red Wings

Associated Press  

TORONTO — Mitch Marner had a goal and an assist as the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Detroit Red Wings 3-1 on Friday night. Larkin tied it on the power play for Detroit at 9:10 of the second, but Tavares regained the lead less than two minutes later with Toronto’s second power-play goal of the night. Key stat The Maple …

Malkin scores to help the Penguins beat the Capitals in the 95th game between Crosby and Ovechkin
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Malkin scores to help the Penguins beat the Capitals in the 95th game between Crosby and Ovechkin

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Evgeni Malkin scored the go-ahead goal midway through the third period, and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Washington Capitals 4-2 on Friday night in the 95th NHL game between Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin. While all eyes were on Crosby and Ovechkin, Malkin set up Erik Karlsson’s goal 3:11 into the first and then scored the winner with …

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 …

Marchand's First Goal Lifts Bruins to 4-3 Win Over Maple Leafs
2 months, 1 week ago

Marchand's First Goal Lifts Bruins to 4-3 Win Over Maple Leafs

Associated Press  

Brad Marchand scored his first goal of the season in overtime to help the Boston Bruins defeat the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-3 in a thrilling game. The Bruins snapped a three-game losing streak against the Maple Leafs and took the lead for the first time in the season. Marchand had a power-play goal and assisted on Pastrnak's goal, which proved …

Short-Handed Goals Ignite Capitals, Shut Out Flyers in Thrilling Game
2 months, 1 week ago

Short-Handed Goals Ignite Capitals, Shut Out Flyers in Thrilling Game

Associated Press  

The Washington Capitals defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 4-1 in a thrilling game. Nic Dowd and Andrew Mangiapane scored short-handed goals in the first period, while Charlie Lindgren made 17 saves for the Capitals. Alex Ovechkin went scoreless for the Capitals, but he remains on track to break Wayne Gretzky's all-time record. Travis Sanheim scored for Philadelphia, but the Flyers were …

Rangers Dominate Maple Leafs, Clinching First Win in 92 Years
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Rangers Dominate Maple Leafs, Clinching First Win in 92 Years

Associated Press  

The New York Rangers defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-1 on Saturday night. Chris Kreider and Igor Shesterkin both scored twice for the Rangers, while Alexis Lafreniere and Artemi Panarin also scored. Shesterkin made several big saves throughout the night, including on John Tavares and a two on William Nylander. The Rangers improved to 4-0-1 on the season and have …

Capitals' Stellar Performance Extends Winning Streak, Snapping Stars' Unbeaten Run
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Capitals' Stellar Performance Extends Winning Streak, Snapping Stars' Unbeaten Run

Associated Press  

The Washington Capitals ended the Dallas Stars' season-opening winning streak at four with a 3-2 victory. Tom Wilson, Dylan Strome and Taylor Raddysh scored for the Capitals, while Colin Blackwell and Jason Robertson scored for the Stars. The Capitals' defense was strong, with Martin Fehervary blocking multiple shots in the final couple of minutes to allow the Capitals to hold …

Kings lose third in a row on season-opening seven-game trip, 6-2 to Maple Leafs
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Kings lose third in a row on season-opening seven-game trip, 6-2 to Maple Leafs

LA Times  

Kevin Fiala, shown here last season, scored for the Kings on Wednesday. Auston Matthews broke out of a season-opening points drought, scoring his first goal and adding his first two assists as Toronto’s captain in the Maple Leafs’ 6-2 victory over the Kings on Wednesday night. The NHL goals leader last season with 69, Matthews also assisted on two power-play …

Capitals hope offseason changes help them return to the playoffs as Ovechkin chases Gretzky
3 months ago

Capitals hope offseason changes help them return to the playoffs as Ovechkin chases Gretzky

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON CAPITALS Last season: 40-31-11, swept in first round of playoffs. BetMGM STANLEY CUP ODDS: 66-1 What to expect After making the playoffs in their final game last season and getting swept by the New York Rangers in the first round, the Capitals underwent an offseason of significant change. Alex Ovechkin enters the second-to-last year of his contract having turned …

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 …

Nylander and Woll help Maple Leafs beat Bruins 2-1 to force Game 7
8 months ago

Nylander and Woll help Maple Leafs beat Bruins 2-1 to force Game 7

Associated Press  

TORONTO — William Nylander scored twice, Joseph Woll made 22 saves and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Boston Bruins 2-1 on Thursday night to force a seventh game in the first-round Eastern Conference series. “And Woller was incredible.” Toronto has overcame a 3-1 series deficit, also staving off elimination with a 2-1 victory in overtime in Boston on Tuesday …

Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews to miss Game 6 of first-round series against Bruins
8 months ago

Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews to miss Game 6 of first-round series against Bruins

Associated Press  

TORONTO — Toronto Maple Leafs star forward Auston Matthews will miss Thursday night’s Game 6 against the Boston Bruins. Coach Sheldon Keefe said following Thursday’s morning skate that Matthews would be unavailable with Toronto trailing 3-2 in its first-round playoff series. Matthews, who led the NHL with 69 goals in the regular season, was pulled from Game 4 with an …

FACEOFF: Rookie goaltender Joseph Woll stands tall, gives Maple Leafs life against Bruins
8 months ago

FACEOFF: Rookie goaltender Joseph Woll stands tall, gives Maple Leafs life against Bruins

Associated Press  

TORONTO — Joseph Woll knew he wasn’t getting the nod for Game 1 of the playoffs. “And prepare as though he was playing.” Woll got that chance Tuesday night, making 27 saves in his first start in more than two weeks to backstop Toronto’s 2-1 overtime victory that cut Boston’s lead to 3-2 in the best-of-seven, first-round series. “You got …

Maple Leafs avoid elimination with 2-1 OT win over Bruins
8 months ago

Maple Leafs avoid elimination with 2-1 OT win over Bruins

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Matthew Knies scored less than three minutes into overtime off a feed from John Tavares and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Boston Bruins 2-1 on Tuesday night to stave off elimination in their first-round NHL playoffs matchup. HURRICANES 6, ISLANDERS 3 RALEIGH, N.C. — Jack Drury scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period and Stefan …

Knies scores in overtime, Matthews-less Maple Leafs avoid elimination with 2-1 win over Bruins
8 months ago

Knies scores in overtime, Matthews-less Maple Leafs avoid elimination with 2-1 win over Bruins

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Toronto didn’t have its biggest scoring threat on the ice for a must-win matchup with Boston. Matthew Knies scored less than three minutes into overtime off a feed from John Tavares and Toronto beat Boston 2-1 on Tuesday night to stave off elimination in their first-round playoff matchup. Knies said Tavares’ ability to fight off Bruins defenders and …

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 …

Toronto beats Boston to tie the series 1-1
8 months, 1 week ago

Toronto beats Boston to tie the series 1-1

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Auston Matthews scored on a breakaway to snap a third-period tie with eight minutes left, and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Boston Bruins 3-2 on Monday night to knot their first-round playoff series at one game apiece. HURRICANES 5, ISLANDERS 3 RALEIGH, N.C. — Sebastian Aho and Jordan Martinook scored 9 seconds apart late in the third …

Matthews scores as Maple Leafs beat Bruins 3-2 to tie their series at 1 game apiece
8 months, 1 week ago

Matthews scores as Maple Leafs beat Bruins 3-2 to tie their series at 1 game apiece

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Max Domi held the puck inside the Toronto defensive zone, waiting for Auston Matthews to make his move. “Great pass to find Auston in the manner that he did,” Toronto coach Sheldon Keefe said on Monday night after the Maple Leafs rallied from 1-0 and 2-1 deficits to beat Boston 3-2 and knot their first-round playoff series at …

Jimmy Vesey and Artemi Panarin lead Rangers to 4-1 win over Capitals in Game 1
8 months, 1 week ago

Jimmy Vesey and Artemi Panarin lead Rangers to 4-1 win over Capitals in Game 1

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Matt Rempe helped the New York Rangers get their postseason off to a strong start. Rempe and Artemi Panarin scored 33 seconds apart in the second period, and the Presidents’ Trophy-winning Rangers beat the Washington Capitals 4-1 on Sunday in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series. “It’s obviously good to get that first one,” said New …

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 …

Oshie scores game-winner into empty net as Capitals make playoffs by beating Flyers
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Oshie scores game-winner into empty net as Capitals make playoffs by beating Flyers

Hindustan Times  

PHILADELPHIA — T.J. Oshie scored into an empty net in the rare situation of a team pulling its goaltender in a tie game, and the Washington Capitals are in the playoffs after beating the Philadelphia Flyers 2-1 on Tuesday night. HT Image Flyers coach John Tortorella pulled goalie Samuel Ersson for an extra attacker because his team needed to win …

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