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It’s Alex Ovechkin’s season and Alex Ovechkin’s franchise — still
In scoring the first playoff OT goal of his career in a 3-2 win over the Canadiens, Alex Ovechkin saved the Capitals from ...
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How Alex Ovechkin broke Gretzky's record with goal No. 895 — as it happened
Backstrom stepped away from the game in December 2023 to focus on his health, citing an "ongoing injury situation." In the dressing room postgame, Alex Ovechkin addressed his team. He thanked ...
Alex Ovechkin ties Wayne Gretzky's NHL scoring record. See his path to 894
Five charts how Capitals Alex Ovechkin equaled Wayne Gretzky's career goal scoring title and how both dominated the NHL.
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When Alex Ovechkin empathized with Sidney Crosby after concussion injury
He led the Penguins to three Stanley Cup titles in 2009, 2016 and 2017. Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin continue to make history. Crosby is close to breaking Wayne Gretzky’s record of 19 ...
Capitals defenseman Martin Fehervary is out for the playoffs after having knee surgery
The Washington Capitals will be without top four defenseman Martin Fehervary for the remainder of their playoff run.
The start of the NHL playoffs has been hard-hitting, with just about everyone getting physical
Sub-6-foot forward Anthony Beauvillier finished a hard check on Alexandre Carrier. Captain Alex Ovechkin followed that up by crushing the other defenseman, Mike Matheson.
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Alex Ovechkin scores goal #895 to break Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL scoring record
Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals celebrates with teammates ... third-most league-wide — despite having broken his leg in a game in November, an injury that forced him to miss 16 games ...
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Capitals' Alex Ovechkin beats Canadiens with first career playoff overtime goal
Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin has a long way to go to catch ... He has been rehabbing from a serious knee injury that required a cartilage transplant.