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Washington Capitals retool to keep their playoff-contending window open during Ovechkin era
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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Capitals' Alex Ovechkin has no points in an NHL playoff series for the 1st time
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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Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin has no points in an NHL playoff series for the 1st time
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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‘Struggling’ Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin is hoping patience pays off soon against the Rangers
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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Alex Ovechkin scores twice as the Capitals beat the Jets 3-0 to move back into playoff position
8 months, 4 weeks 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 …

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Capitals score 5 straight goals to beat the Flyers 5-2, a big win for Washington’s playoff hopes
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Capitals score 5 straight goals to beat the Flyers 5-2, a big win for Washington’s playoff hopes

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Turns out that, no, the Washington Capitals aren’t ready to give up on their chances of making the playoffs. Less than 36 hours after coach Spencer Carbery’s profanity-laced challenge to players at practice, the Capitals answered in a big way in their most important game of the season, rallying to beat the Philadelphia Flyers 5-2 on Friday night …

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Ovechkin and McMichael each score twice as the Capitals deal the Devils a 6-2 defeat
10 months ago

Ovechkin and McMichael each score twice as the Capitals deal the Devils a 6-2 defeat

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Alex Ovechkin and Connor McMichael each scored twice, and the Washington Capitals beat the New Jersey Devils 6-2, boosting their slim playoff chances and dealing their division rivals a tough blow in their pursuit. “We’re happy to get the win.” Washington’s offensive outburst came at a bad time for the Devils, who remain four points back of the …

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Roadmap for a Rebuild: How, and how fast, can the Wizards improve their deficient roster?
1 year ago

Roadmap for a Rebuild: How, and how fast, can the Wizards improve their deficient roster?

New York Times  

The Washington Wizards bear a unique debt to their fan base. WASHINGTON — Here’s the good news for Washington Wizards fans who’ve suffered through the team’s horrendous start to the 2023-24 season: Things almost certainly won’t improve anytime soon. The Wizards’ win-loss record, for the next several years, will matter in only one sense: maximizing the franchise’s NBA Draft Lottery …

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Hot starts by Vegas and Boston and a historically bad start for San Jose are among early NHL trends
1 year, 1 month ago

Hot starts by Vegas and Boston and a historically bad start for San Jose are among early NHL trends

Associated Press  

Nearly a month into the NHL season, Wayne Gretzky’s career goals record looks safer than Edmonton’s playoff chances, there might be a challenger for the worst team in league history and the Stanley Cup hangover is nowhere to be seen in Las Vegas. Alex Ovechkin off to an uncharacteristically slow start, the Oilers’ terrible goaltending and the San Jose Sharks …

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Penguins and the Capitals keep making moves to try to remain NHL playoff contenders
1 year, 4 months ago

Penguins and the Capitals keep making moves to try to remain NHL playoff contenders

Associated Press  

The Stanley Cup banners hanging in Pittsburgh and Washington aren’t collecting dust yet. New Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas and longtime Capitals GM Brian MacLellan are trying to jam open their teams’ contending window as long as possible — a difficult task in the NHL in the salary cap era. I think it’s important for Ovi, for all our veteran …

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Capitals’ Reverse Retros? Alex Ovechkin trade? Sonny Milano regrets? Mailbag, Part 2
1 year, 6 months ago

Capitals’ Reverse Retros? Alex Ovechkin trade? Sonny Milano regrets? Mailbag, Part 2

New York Times  

In Part 1 of this month’s Capitals mailbag, I answered your questions on AHL Hershey’s playoff run, options at No. While it felt like Kuznetsov and the Caps had reached the end of the road a couple of months ago, I’m starting to get the sense that the team might now be leaning toward seeing how he responds to new …

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NHL season predictions: Avalanche set to win Stanley Cup again?
2 years, 2 months ago

NHL season predictions: Avalanche set to win Stanley Cup again?

LA Times  

After two seasons cut short by COVID-19 and another that began and ended late, the NHL will be back to normal this season. Defending Stanley Cup champion Colorado will face Columbus — the surprise winner of the Johnny Gaudreau free-agent sweepstakes — next month in Tampere, Finland. Start with the New York Rangers’ Igor Shesterkin, who won the award last …

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Aging Capitals think they can go on another long playoff run
2 years, 2 months ago

Aging Capitals think they can go on another long playoff run

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Va. — Look no further than the extra gray hair on Alex Ovechkin’s head for evidence he and the Washington Capitals are getting older. I can say that because I’ve seen us do it before.” The Caps’ championship core remains, and general manager Brian MacLellan wasted little time during the offseason erasing the uncertainty in net by adding 2022 …

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Ovechkin, banged-up Capitals return to ice for start of camp
2 years, 3 months ago

Ovechkin, banged-up Capitals return to ice for start of camp

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Va. — The Washington Capitals opened training camp Thursday without two of the team’s top players. “They’re key players for us,” Ovechkin said after the first on-ice session of camp. “Training camp and exhibition games are going to mean a lot.” They don’t mean much for Ovechkin, who at 37 still doesn’t look like he has lost much. “We’re …

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Caps out in 1st round for 4th time since winning Cup in 2018
2 years, 7 months ago

Caps out in 1st round for 4th time since winning Cup in 2018

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Alex Ovechkin thinks it’s pretty messed up that the Washington Capitals haven’t won a playoff series since hoisting the Stanley Cup in 2018. “We have it, but we just blow it away,” Ovechkin said Friday night after his team’s Game 6 overtime loss to the Florida Panthers. “The last couple of years we’ve been down, and teams have …

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Ovechkin injured as Capitals lose to Maple Leafs in shootout
2 years, 7 months ago

Ovechkin injured as Capitals lose to Maple Leafs in shootout

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — There’s much for the Washington Capitals to evaluate after a tough loss late in the season and an injury that could cloud their entire playoff outlook. Alex Ovechkin was injured early in the third period of a 4-3 shootout loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Sunday night, crashing into the boards and getting ruled out with an …

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Capitals and Bruins have bad blood, friendly familiarity
3 years, 7 months ago

Capitals and Bruins have bad blood, friendly familiarity

Associated Press  

Tom Wilson has faced the Boston Bruins a few times since drilling Brandon Carlo with a hit that drew a seven-game suspension. “Washington is a team that has high energy, plays physical, has got high-end talent and is very deep throughout the lineup, so for us it’s about what we can bring against that,” Bergeron said. This will be his …

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