Capitals, Alexander Ovechkin
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 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.
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.
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.
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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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 ...
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 ...
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"Still good for at least 20 goals" - NHL fans speculate about Alex Ovechkin's productivity in 20th season
Alex Ovechkin is starting his 20th NHL season, and fans wonder how he will perform. He scored 31 goals in 79 games last season for the Washington Capitals. Over the past three seasons, he has ...
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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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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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Ovechkin Set To Return To United States In Early September For 20th NHL Season With Capitals; High Hopes For 2024-25
He sits just 42 goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL goals record and is also hoping to compete for another Stanley Cup. It was a rocky start to last season for Ovechkin ...
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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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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 ...