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

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 …

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

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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 …

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1 week, 4 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, …

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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 …

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

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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 …

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1 month 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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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NHL player poll: Injury transparency? Want Ovechkin to break Gretzky’s record? Expand to 34 teams?

New York Times

Wayne Gretzky is about as revered as professional athletes get. “Listen, Wayne’s got plenty of records that nobody will touch, so I think he’ll be OK giving that one up,” one NHL player told The Athletic. It would be cool to have our names on the same game sheet.” “It’s going to be cool playing in the era where you …

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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. …

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1 month, 1 week 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. …

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1 month, 2 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 …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Capitals Soar Past Blue Jackets, 7-2 in Dominant Performance

Associated Press

The Washington Capitals continued their impressive start to the season with a 7-2 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets. Connor McMichael and Alex Ovechkin both had goals in three straight games for Washington, which has them at 8-2 on the season. Both players are on pace to reach significant milestones, with Ovechkin aiming to break Wayne Gretzky's record and McMichael …

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1 month, 3 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 …

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2 months 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 …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Anze Kopitar scores hat trick in Kings’ season-opening win over Sabres

LA Times

Kings center Anze Kopitar controls the puck during the second period of the Kings’ 3-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres to open the season on Thursday. Rookie forward Andre Lee still recalls attending a Kings game wearing an Anze Kopitar jersey some 11 years ago, and being awed by the star forward’s abilities. “He’s a hell of a player and …

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2 months, 3 weeks 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 …

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5 months, 2 weeks 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 …

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

Capitals’ T.J. Oshie hopes to play next season. He’ll only do so if his back problems are fixed

Associated Press

ARLINGTON, Va. — T.J. Oshie lingered on the ice long after many of his Washington Capitals teammates departed for the locker room following the loss that eliminated them from the playoffs. “I’d love to play next year, but I will need to come back with somewhat of a guarantee that my back won’t be — it’s hard putting everyone through …

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7 months, 3 weeks 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 …

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7 months, 3 weeks 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 …

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7 months, 4 weeks 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 …

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

NHL player poll: Injury transparency? Want Ovechkin to break Gretzky’s record? Expand to 34 teams?

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

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

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

Capitals Soar Past Blue Jackets, 7-2 in Dominant Performance

Ovechkin's Historic Night Captivates Washington Capitals in Thrilling Match

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

Anze Kopitar scores hat trick in Kings’ season-opening win over Sabres

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

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

Capitals’ T.J. Oshie hopes to play next season. He’ll only do so if his back problems are fixed

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

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

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