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Capitals' Alex Ovechkin Left Off Top Players List
For going on 20 seasons, the Washington Capitals have been led by one of the sport’s all-time greatest players, Alex Ovechkin. Since being drafted first overall in 2004, Ovechkin has led the league in goals nine times,
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin's Surprising Take on Historic Season Expectations
With key veterans like Nicklas Backstrom retiring and T.J. Oshie set to go on long-term injured reserve, Ovechkin, Tom Wilson, and John Carlson are the last remaining pieces of the Capitals’ 2018 Stanley Cup-winning team.
Ovechkin ‘still hungry’ heading into 20th NHL season with Capitals
Ovechkin, who turned 39 on Tuesday, has been a big part of the Capitals’ success. His 853 goals in 1,426 regular-season games, which are good for second in NHL history, have helped them qualify for the playoffs in 15 of his 19 seasons and win the Stanley Cup in 2018. But, as the forward reminded Thursday, “Unfortunately, I can’t stop the time.”
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin: Takes skate test Saturday
Ovechkin (undisclosed) was able to take his skate test Saturday, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports. Ovechkin missed the first two days of training camp as he has been dealing with a minor injury. The 39-year-old managed 31 goals and 34 assists in 79 regular-season games in 2023-24.
Capitals go into camp without T.J. Oshie and with a revamped roster around Alex Ovechkin
Tom Wilson looked around on the bench during an informal pre-training camp skate this week and saw a lot of unfamiliar faces. "I felt like the new guy," Wilson said. More than a decade into his NHL career with the Washington Capitals,
Alex Ovechkin vocal on expectations for 20th season with Capitals
As the Washington Capitals start preparing for the 2024-25 season, all eyes are once again on Alex Ovechkin. He picks up his chase of Wayne Gretzky as the league’s all-time No. 2 goal scorer, and he is just 42 goals behind the Great One.
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The Last Skate? Why The NHL Won't 'Marginalize' Alex Ovechkin's Record Chase — Despite His Political Leanings
“It’s on the top of our list in terms of potential events that we want to promote," NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly said about Alex Ovechkin's potential record-breaking goal. It is a ...
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Capitals' Alex Ovechkin Reveals Post NHL Plans
Alex Ovechkin has been a leader for the Washington Capitals since his NHL debut in 2005. Nearly 20 years later, Ovechkin is still humming at a Hall of Fame-worthy pace. As one of the sport’s ...
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"It's back, babes": Alex Ovechkin announces return of Screaming Eagle Capitals jersey on his birthday
The Washington Capitals announced they will wear their black Screaming Eagle jerseys for six games in the 2024-25 NHL season. The team made the announcement with star forward Alex Ovechkin on ...
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Who wants to marry Alex Ovechkin? Not Maria Kirilenko
Russian tennis player Maria Kirilenko says she has called off her planned wedding to three-time NHL MVP Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals. Ovechkin had faced questions from Russian ...
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Dan’s Daily: Crosby Explains Process; Ovechkin Injured; Late RFA Drama
It was easily the most unique press conference I’ve covered, but perhaps it was the perfect setting. Pittsburgh Penguins ...
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NHL European tour highlights: Debating Alex Ovechkin’s record pace, hockey’s ‘highest game’ and more
PRAGUE — If you didn’t realize hockey was right around the corner, you should have been in Czechia last week for the European version of the NHL’s player media tour. Two dozen NHL players ...
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Alex Ovechkin Washington Capitals #8 Veterans Day Ice Hockey Jersey
Get the perfect look to let everyone know you are Washington Capitals fan! This Alex Ovechkin Camo VeteransDay Jersey is ideal for wearing out and showing off your passion for the Capitals Magic. It ...