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 other PP options open up. Got it right back 🍝 pic.twitter.com/ICqeonVDrm — Boston Bruins November 10, 2023 “I definitely feel like I haven’t been getting enough one-timers,” said Pastrnak. “This pass to here,” Montgomery then said, mimicking the puck’s journey to Draisaitl down low, “is a tougher save on the goalie than this pass,” the coach concluded, comparing to the standard point-to-top setup. “Some teams will say, ‘Give them the one-timer and take away the backdoor pass,’” said Brown.

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As Ovechkin nears the NHL goals record, the hockey world leans in to savor the moment
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1 week, 3 days 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 …

Alexander Ovechkin aims for NHL scoring record
1 week, 4 days 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 …

Alex Ovechkin gets 888th career goal to move 7 away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record
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1 week, 5 days 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
2 weeks, 3 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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3 weeks, 2 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
3 weeks, 2 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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3 weeks, 2 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 …

Alex Ovechkin gets 885th career goal to move nine away from tying Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record
3 weeks, 6 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 …

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

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, 4 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, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks 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 on Marc-Andre Fleury for a 28th time to move 24 away from the NHL goals record
2 months, 4 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 …

Ranking the best and worst games for Alex Ovechkin to break Wayne Gretzky’s goals record
3 months ago

Ranking the best and worst games for Alex Ovechkin to break Wayne Gretzky’s goals record

New York Times  

Alexander Ovechkin is back, and the chase for history has resumed. Combine two of the biggest days of the year into one, and you could have the deadline studio shows lead straight into that night’s record watch in a seamless all-day hockey firehose. Game 62: Capitals at Rangers If he can’t break the record at home, having him do it …

Ovechkin on track to break Gretzky's record
3 months 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 …

Can returning Alex Ovechkin still catch Wayne Gretzky this season? Teammates: ‘Everything’s in play’
3 months ago

Can returning Alex Ovechkin still catch Wayne Gretzky this season? Teammates: ‘Everything’s in play’

New York Times  

As Alex Ovechkin began ramping up toward resuming his pursuit of the NHL’s all-time goals record, some of his Washington Capitals teammates found themselves running the numbers. “The pace he was going at, I feel like everything’s in play,” Dylan Strome told The Athletic recently. Strome is in his third season with the Capitals and was there the night Ovechkin …

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 …

Alex Ovechkin skates before Capitals practice as he works to return from a broken leg
3 months, 4 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, 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 …

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
5 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 …

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, 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Ovechkin resumes his NHL goals record pursuit as the Capitals open the season under a new coach
1 year, 5 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 …

Fantasy hockey 2023: Insiders answer the biggest questions for each NHL team
1 year, 6 months ago

Fantasy hockey 2023: Insiders answer the biggest questions for each NHL team

New York Times  

Will Toronto Maple Leafs superstar Auston Matthews bounce back? — Arthur Staple GO DEEPER Every NHL team’s defense ranked from best to worst Rank Thomas Chabot, Jakob Chychrun and Jake Sanderson in order of A) power-play opportunity and B) points. 1 Toronto Maple Leafs What should expectations be for Auston Matthews after last season’s decline from 60 goals and 106 …

Ovechkin Chasing Gretzky: Assisting Ovi on goals is an art
2 years, 2 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, 3 months 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, 3 months 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. …

Alex Ovechkin passes Gordie Howe for second on NHL’s career goals list
2 years, 3 months ago

Alex Ovechkin passes Gordie Howe for second on NHL’s career goals list

LA Times  

Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin, center, celebrates with teammates Dmitry Orlov and Conor Sheary after scoring his 802nd career goal in a 4-1 win over the Winnipeg Jets on Friday. 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 …

Alex Ovechkin reaches 800 career goals with hat trick
2 years, 3 months 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, Capitals to host the Hurricanes
3 years, 1 month 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 …

Ovechkin 700: Opponents helpless vs. NHL’s best goal-scorer
5 years, 1 month ago

Ovechkin 700: Opponents helpless vs. NHL’s best goal-scorer

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Alex Ovechkin arrived in Washington in the summer of 2005 wearing mismatched flip flops and Daisy Duke shorts. OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS “Whatever small inch you give him, he’s going to find a way to throw it through your legs from the blue line top cheese and you’re like, ‘What the heck just happened?’” said Colorado forward Pierre-Edouard Bellemare, who …

Ovechkin ties Yzerman for career goals; Caps top Isles 6-4
5 years, 2 months ago

Ovechkin ties Yzerman for career goals; Caps top Isles 6-4

Associated Press  

UNIONDALE, N.Y. — Alex Ovechkin has made a career out of scoring big goals in big moments. Ovechkin had a hat trick for the second consecutive game to tie Steve Yzerman for ninth on the career goals list Saturday, and the Washington Capitals rallied with five goals in the third period for a 6-4 victory over the New York Islanders. …

‘He’s speeding up:' Ovechkin on verge of 8th 50-goal season
6 years ago

‘He’s speeding up:' Ovechkin on verge of 8th 50-goal season

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Alex Ovechkin scores 50 goals a season so often the historical significance of it almost gets overlooked. “I think he’s speeding up,” said Winnipeg Jets winger Patrik Laine, who idolizes Ovechkin and finished second to him in goals last year. “It’s obviously not too difficult for him,” said Tampa Bay Lightning captain Steven Stamkos, who owns two of …

Ovechkin vs. Laine vs. Malkin: NHL stars race to 50 goals
7 years ago

Ovechkin vs. Laine vs. Malkin: NHL stars race to 50 goals

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Patrik Laine knows where he stands. “I always pretty much know where’s everyone at.” Laine and Ovechkin went into their showdown Monday night tied at 40 goals. “It’s very, very unique and unusual for a player of Alex’s vintage to be staring 50 goals in the face.” The goals race comes down to Ovechkin and Malkin — the …

Ovechkin reaches 600 goals, Capitals beat Jets in overtime
7 years ago

Ovechkin reaches 600 goals, Capitals beat Jets in overtime

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Make it 600 goals and counting for Alex Ovechkin, and give the Washington Capitals two more points for the tough playoff race in the Eastern Conference. Ovechkin scored twice in another historic performance and Evgeny Kuznetsov had the overtime winner as the Capitals returned to first place by beating the Winnipeg Jets 3-2 on Monday night. I knew …

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