Capitals’ Ovechkin wins Mark Messier NHL Leadership Award
Ovechkin was named as the winner of the Mark Messier NHL Leadership Award on Friday, the league announced. The award is presented to the player “who exemplifies great leadership qualities…
Ovechkin says he intends to keep playing for Capitals, his 21st NHL season at age 40
ARLINGTON, Va. — Alex Ovechkin said Saturday he intends to return to the Washington Capitals for his 21st NHL season after breaking Wayne Gretzky’s career goal-scoring record earlier this spring.…
Takeaways: Sharp-angle goals end Ovechkin, Capitals’ season early
This do-or-die game for the Capitals was all tied up until Andrei Svechnikov potted the winner with just 1:59 to go for his eighth goal of the post-season. Seth Jarvis…
Crosby, Ovechkin headline second batch named to NHL Quarter-Century Team
The second batch of players from the NHL’s Quarter-Century Team has been revealed and it features some massive names. Crosby is perhaps the player who best defined the last 25…
Alex Ovechkin leads Capitals into second round by scoring and hitting
ARLINGTON, Va. — Alex Ovechkin is four months away from turning 40 and still was among the Washington Capitals’ most consistent hitters in the first round of the NHL playoffs.…
Alex Ovechkin makes more history with his first NHL playoff overtime goal
WASHINGTON — Alex Ovechkin had seemingly done it all in hockey, leading the Washington Capitals to the Stanley Cup in 2018, earning the Hart Trophy as MVP three times and…
20 Fantasy Thoughts: What will Ovechkin do for an encore next season?
Not only did he topple a record that very few thought could ever be broken, but Ovechkin also showed those in fantasy hockey circles that he still has plenty left…
Jeremy Roenick rips HHoFer for ‘tainting himself’ by linking Alex Ovechkin to ongoing Russia-Ukraine war conflict
Former NHL player Jeremy Roenick criticized Dominik Hasek for his comments about Alex Ovechkin. Hasek had said that people shouldn’t celebrate Ovechkin’s record because of the Russia-Ukraine war. He believes…
NHL Roundup: Blue Jackets roll past Capitals, Ovechkin a healthy scratch
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Adam Fantilli scored twice and Jet Greaves stopped 22 shots for his first career shutout, leading the Columbus Blue Jackets to a 7-0 win over the Alex…
Fleury, Ovechkin among 32 Masterton finalists
The 32 finalists for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy all overcame challenges and pushed through adversity in their own unique ways to excel on the ice and make important contributions…