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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,
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'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.
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.
Alex Ovechkin vocal on expectations for 20th season with Capitals
Alex Ovechkin ready to pick up his chase of Wayne Gretzky with the hope that the Capitals can return to the Stanley Cup playoffs
Capitals surprise Ovechkin with ‘screaming eagle’ jersey on birthday
The jersey is similar to the NHL Reverse Retro jerseys Washington wore during the 2022-23 season and reminiscent of a sweater design the team introduced in 1995. It features a blue, black, and bronze color scheme, with the United States Capitol Building displayed on the shoulder. “Thank you for surprise,” Ovechkin said, laughing.
Capitals go into camp without T.J. Oshie and with a revamped roster around Alex Ovechkin
The Washington Capitals opened training camp without another member of their 2018 Stanley Cup-winning team. Winger T.J.
Alex Ovechkin Returns To United States, Set To Join Capitals Ahead Of 20th NHL Season
The Capitals captain spent his summer in Russia and returns with high hopes of getting closer to Wayne Gretzky's all-time goals record.
Will Alex Ovechkin Break Wayne Gretzky’s All-Time Goals Record In 2025?
Washington Capitals’ captain Alex Ovechkin is closing in on Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL goal scoring record. Will 2024-25 be ...
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1-on-1: Ovechkin discusses legacy in DC & more
Entering his 20th season, Alexander Ovechkin has not only been an NHL superstar with the Washington Capitals, but an ...
25 must-watch people in the NHL for 2024-25: Ovechkin’s record chase, McDavid’s Cup push and more
From Ovechkin's goal count to pending CBA negotiations to McDavid's pursuit of a Cup to a new Leafs coach, here's who to ...
Ovechkin, Capitals open training camp with eyes on all-time goals record
Scoring goals isn’t getting any easier, according to Washington Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin. The 39-year-old started his ...