All posts tagged "Alex Ovechkin"

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  Washington Capitals

  / 3 months ago

  Fans Shocked With Ovechkin Offseason Viral Weight-Gain Photo

  Fans were a bit surprised by a photo that has gone viral of Alex Ovechkin in the offseason. He seems to...

  By NHL Trade Talk
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  Featured

  / 4 months ago

  Maple Leafs Top List of 2024 NHL Playoffs First-Round Letdowns

  There were plenty of letdowns in the first round of the 2024 NHL playoffs. What were the biggest disappointments so far?

  By Olivier Livernoche
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  Edmonton Oilers

  / 6 months ago

  Alex Ovechkin Inches Closer to Gretzky’s Record, Less Than 50 Goals to Go

  Alex Ovechkin netted two goals, bringing his career total to 845. He is now 49 goals shy of Wayne Gretzky's record...

  By Jim Parsons
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  Columbus Blue Jackets

  / 9 months ago

  Patrik Laine Out Six Weeks Amidst Talk of Odd Trade to Capitals

  One scribe wonders if the thing that will wake up Patrik Laine is a somewhat confusing trade to the Washington Capitals.

  By Jim Parsons
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  Washington Capitals

  / 10 months ago

  Nicklas Backstrom Steps Away from Hockey, Capitals React

  The Washington Capitals are reacting to news that Nicklas Backstrom is stepping away from hockey to focus on injury issues. What...

  By NHL Trade Talk
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  Washington Capitals

  / 11 months ago

  Capitals May Have Unexpected Plan for Life After Ovechkin

  The Washington Capitals have a problem. Can they help Alex Ovechkin break Wayne Gretzky's record and have a future? Here's a...

  By Old Prof
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  Edmonton Oilers

  / 11 months ago

  Gretzky’s Record Safe?: Ovechkin’s Goal Drought Continues

  With the early goal-scoring slump from Alex Ovechkin, is there a worry he might not actually break Wayne Gretzky's goals record?

  By NHL Trade Talk
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  Washington Capitals

  / 11 months ago

  Ovechkin Welcomes Karlsson to Pens vs. Caps Feud w/ Huge Hit

  Alex Ovechkin aimed to welcome Erik Karlsson to the Penguins and Capitals rivalry with a massive hit.

  By NHL Trade Talk
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  Edmonton Oilers

  / 1 year ago

  NHL Goal Scoring Great Sees Greatness in McDavid and Ovechkin

  Former NHL great Brett Hull was asked about today's best NHL goal scorers and heaped a ton of praise towards McDavid...

  By NHL Trade Talk
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  NHL News

  / 2 years ago

  Capitals’ Backstrom, Wilson Closing in on Season Debuts

  Both forwards should help boost the Capitals' offense but don't expect their return to affect trade deadline plans.

  By Brenton Kemp
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  Washington Capitals

  / 2 years ago

  Hockey World Reacts to Alex Ovechkin Reaching 800 Goals

  Alex Ovechkin reached the 800-goal mark with a hattrick on Tuesday night versus the Chicago Blackhawks.

  By NHL Trade Talk
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  Washington Capitals

  / 2 years ago

  Capitals’ Ovechkin Has No Interest In a Rebuild

  Despite some believing the Washington Capitals are in decline, Alex Ovechkin told owner Ted Leonsis he has no interest in doing...

  By Colton Pankiw
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  NHL News

  / 2 years ago

  Alex Ovechkin Is in Moscow Playing Soccer: Why Should NHL Fans Care?

  A news report from USA Today noted that Alex Ovechkin was in Moscow playing a soccer "friendly." Why should matter to...

  By Old Prof
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  NHL News

  / 2 years ago

  Alex Ovechkin Appears to Have Avoided Serious Injury

  Alex Ovechkin sustained an upper-body injury on Sunday versus the Toronto Maple Leafs and is listed as day-to-day.

  By NHL Trade Talk
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  Toronto Maple Leafs

  / 2 years ago

  Maple Leafs Quick Hits: Matthews vs. Ovechkin & Upcoming Playoffs

  The Toronto Maple Leafs play the Washington Capitals tonight. How secure is the team for the postseason? Should players be rested?

  By Old Prof
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  NHL News

  / 3 years ago

  Ovechkin Not Ready to Respond to Russian Invasion of Ukraine

  Alex Ovechkin was requested for interviews regarding Russia's invasion of Ukraine but the forward is staying silent for now.

  By NHL Trade Talk
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  Featured

  / 3 years ago

  Christmas Wish List: Rangers, Flyers, Penguins, Capitals

  What would the New York Rangers, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins and Washington Capitals ask for if they could get anything?

  By NHL Trade Talk
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  NHL News

  / 3 years ago

  NHL Quick Hits: Gretzky, Ovechkin, Rask, Neely & Sanderson

  With the NHL on its Christmas break, what are some of the Quick Hits from around the league - re: Gretzky,...

  By Old Prof
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  Washington Capitals

  / 3 years ago

  Alex Ovechkin Seemingly Injured in Preseason Game vs. Flyers

  Alex Ovechkin left the Washington Capitals final preseason game with a lower body injury. It's not known how serious the injury...

  By NHL Trade Talk
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  NHL News

  / 3 years ago

  Washington Capitals Re-Sign Alex Ovechkin to 5-Year Deal

  Alex Ovechkin has signed a five-year extension with the Washington Capitals, worth a total of $47.5 million.

  By NHL Trade Talk