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Alex Ovechkin Away From Capitals Due to Death of His Father
Alex Ovechkin says his father, Mikhail, has died at age 71. The Washington Capitals captain delivered the news in Russian on his Instagram account along with family photos and video. Ovechkin left the team yesterday to tend to a family health matter regarding a loved one. Coach Peter Laviolette said he expected Ovechkin to be gone for at least the...
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Mikhail Ovechkin, Father of Capitals Captain Alex Ovechkin, Dies at 71
Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin announced the death of his father, Mikhail, in an Instagram post Wednesday.
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‘It's a Miracle': Alex Ovechkin in Disbelief After Passing Gordie Howe
Alex Ovechkin passed Gordie Howe with his 801st and 802nd career goals to lead the Capitals to a 4-1 win over the Winnipeg Jets.
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Capitals' Alex Ovechkin NHL All-Time Goals Tracker
Alex Ovechkin surpassed Gordie Howe for second in career goals as he moves closer to Wayne Gretzkys all-time record of 894.
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NHL All-Time Goals Leaders: Who Are the Top Scorers in Hockey History?
Alex Ovechkin sits at second all-time in career goals in the NHL. Can he pass Wayne Gretzkys goal record?
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Ovechkin Moves to 2nd in NHL Goals With 802, Passing Howe
Alex Ovechkin has passed Gordie Howe for second on the NHL career goals list. Ovechkin scored his 802nd goal into an empty net with a minute left in the third period of the Washington Capitals’ 4-1 win over the Winnipeg Jets. Ovechkin scored his 801st goal earlier to end a four-game drought and match Howe. He’s now 92 away from...
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Ovechkin Reaches 800 Goals as Capitals Beat Blackhawks 7-3
Alex Ovechkin scored three times to become the third NHL player with 800 career goals, and the streaking Washington Capitals beat the lowly Chicago Blackhawks 7-3. Nic Dowd, Anthony Mantha, Trevor van Riemsdyk and Dmitry Orlov also scored as Washington earned its fifth straight win. Conor Sheary had two assists, and Charlie Lindgren made 26 stops. The Capitals went 6-2-1...
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‘A Quagmire' for NHL: Russians Star in Playoffs as Nation Wages War in Ukraine
While their countrymen in sports from soccer to tennis have been banned from competitions, Russians in the NHL have played on while keeping a low profile away from the rink.
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NHL Playoffs 2022: Ovechkin, Crosby and NHL Records That Could Fall
Players, coaches and teams will look to rewrite the postseason record book during the 2022 NHL playoffs. Here are some records that may soon be broken, and others that probably never will be.
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Ovechkin Practices, Appears Ready for Game 1 Vs. Panthers
In advance of their Game 1 matchup with the Florida Panthers, the Capitals go encouraging news as Alex Ovechkin was a full-go at practice. But the question remains who will start in goal for Washington?
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Ovechkin's Keys to Beating Top-Seeded Panthers in Playoffs
Alex Ovechkin returned to practice from an upper-body injury ahead of Washington’s first-round playoff series against the Panthers.
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All Signs Point Toward Alex Ovechkin Being Available for Game 1 Vs. Panthers
Washington’s captain looks ready to return to the lineup Tuesday for Game 1 of the Stanley Cup playoffs vs. the Florida Panthers.
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Capitals Rule Out Ovechkin Vs. Islanders, Status Vs. Rangers TBD: Reports
Alex Ovechkin wont play in Thursdays game against the Islanders but still has a chance of suiting up for their regular season finale.
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All About Alex Ovechkin: Told It Here With Joe Beninati & Craig Laughlin Ep. 1
In this debut episode of “Told it Here!”, Joe Beninati and Craig Laughlin look back at 17 years of Alex Ovechkin in Washington, D.C. Plus, Alex himself joins the guys to help celebrate Joe and Craig’s 25 years together!
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Joe Beninati, Craig Laughlin Talk Cars With Alex Ovechkin in Inaugural ‘Told It Here!' Podcast
Alex Ovechkin gave Joe Beninati grief for still driving a BMW and revealed his current ride to Craig Laughlin on the broadcasting duos Told It Here! podcast.
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No Official Update Made on Alex Ovechkin Injury's After Toronto Loss
Peter Laviolette said the team will get an evaluation of Alex Ovechkin following his upper-body injury against the Toronto Maple Leafs.
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Alex Ovechkin Now 3rd on NHL's All-Time Goals List in Shootout Win Vs. Islanders
Alex Ovechkin moved into third all-time in goals as his third period tally helped Caps to 4-3 shootout win over New York.
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A Historic Night for Alex Ovechkin, Nick Backstrom, Capitals in Win Vs. Flames
Alex Ovechkin tied Jaromir Jagr for third in all-time goals, made history with his longtime teammate and Capitals got huge win over Flames.
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1,000 Games and Counting for Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom Together
One of the greatest tandems in NHL history will hit 1,000 games together Tuesday against the Calgary Flames.
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‘Please, No More War': Alex Ovechkin Speaks Out on Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Alex Ovechkin addressed the war in Europe between Russia and Ukraine.