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The Latest Breaking News from Alex Ovechkin

Capitals Clinch Playoff Berth With Improbable Empty-Net Goal

Thrilling win propels Washington Capitals into playoffs, facing New York Rangers next. Ovechkin's leadership key.

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NHL Playoff Race Intensifies In Eastern Conference

Intense competition in NHL's Eastern Conference as Capitals, Red Wings, and Flyers vie for playoff spots. Exciting matchups ahead!

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Ovechkin's Milestone Goals Propel Capitals Past Flames

Washington Capitals' victory over Calgary Flames led by Ovechkin's milestone goals, securing playoff spot.

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Ovechkin ignites scoring streak after trip to Dubai

Alex Ovechkin's recent goal-scoring streak has revived hope of breaking Wayne Gretzky's career record. Find out how a trip to Dubai may have played a role.

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NHL February power rankings: Wild Western Conference remains as unpredictable as ever

The NHL's Western Conference remains completely unpredictable in our February power rankings.

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Alex Ovechkin’s shot at hockey’s most hallowed record is fading fast. Why?

The Capitals star entered the season just 72 goals shy of Gretzky’s career goals mark. But a scoring slump threatens to keep the milestone out of reach

The Guardian - US

Blackhawks lose 4-2 in Connor Bedard’s first game against Alex Ovechkin

After the matchup with Ovechkin, Bedard and the Hawks will face Connor McDavid and the Oilers on Tuesday in Edmonton.

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NHL November power rankings: Not even Connor McDavid is enough to save the Oilers

See where our November NHL power rankings place the listless Oilers, high-flying Golden Knights, and more.

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Ranking all 32 NHL teams for the 2023-24 season from least to most watchable

Keep an eye on these NHL teams during the 2023-24 season.

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1 perfect GIF to describe each NHL team entering the 2023-24 season

Get ready for the 2023-24 NHL season with memes!

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Projecting Connor Bedard’s point production as a Blackhawks rookie

Historical precedents set by other No. 1 overall picks suggest 63 to 72 points to be a reasonable over-under line for Bedard — but that’s assuming he stays healthy for the full season.

Chicago Sun-Times

NHL playoffs: Eichel, Hughes among the top players to watch

The NHL playoffs are going on without Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin for the first time since their rookie year in 2006

The Independent UK

Evgeni Malkin's late goal, Casey DeSmith's stellar play lift Penguins over Capitals

PITTSBURGH — In a matchup that’s been billed as Sidney Crosby versus Alex Ovechkin for the better part of the last two decades, naturally it was Evgeni Malkin who seized the spotlight.

Tribune News Service

Joe Starkey: Mario and Sid — wow, have Penguins fans been lucky

PITTSBURGH — I’m not even including Jaromir Jagr or Evgeni Malkin in this piece, except for right here — and many franchises would be thrilled to call those two their best players of all time.

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Daily Mirror

Alex Ovechkin surpasses Wayne Gretzky to set new NHL record in 13-goal thriller

Wayne Gretzky's legendary record of 40 or more goals in 12 seasons has been beaten, as Alex Ovechkin netted his 40th of the campaign for the 13th time on Tuesday night

Sports Illustrated

Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin Breaks NHL Record for 40-Goal Seasons

He stole the crown from Wayne Gretzky with his latest tally.

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Wild bounce back from rare loss with 5-3 victory over Capitals

MINNEAPOLIS — The Wild quickly hit the reset button after having their franchise-record 14-game point streak snapped earlier this weekend, holding off the Capitals 5-3 on Sunday afternoon at Xcel Energy Center while getting three regulars back in their lineup.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

With Joel Hofer in goal, Blues turn back Capitals, 5-2

WASHINGTON – You’re going to see a lot more of Joel Hofer next season and in the future. The 22-year-old from Winnipeg has been grooming his game for the past couple of years with the Springfield Thunderbirds.

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Ovechkin Returns to Capitals Lineup Following Father’s Death

He hasn’t played since Feb. 14 after returning home to Russia.

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Hurricanes win historic outdoor game, down Capitals behind second-period surge

RALEIGH, N.C. — All in all, it was quite the spectacle, as many expected.

Sports Illustrated

Capitals Release Statement on Death of Alex Ovechkin’s Father

Mikhail Ovechkin, 71, was noted by the team for his frequent presence at Capitals games and practices.

AFP

NHL's Ovechkin out for 'forseeable future' over family matter

Washington (AFP) - Alex Ovechkin, chasing Wayne Gretzky for the all-time National Hockey League goals record, will be absent for "the forseeable future" over a family matter, Washington Capitals coach Peter Laviolette said Tuesday.

Miami Herald

Panthers’ Matthew Tkachuk dons goggles, goes full ‘Florida Man’ in Breakaway Challenge

SUNRISE, Fla. — Matthew Tkachuk really likes being a Florida Panther and he wants to make sure everyone knows it.

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Alex Ovechkin’s son scored a combined goal with his dad and Sidney Crosby

Alex Ovechkin’s son stole the show with this adorable goal.

Tribune News Service

Penguins put forth another incomplete effort in 3-2 shootout loss

WASHINGTON – The Penguins, consistently inconsistent, put forth another incomplete effort Thursday. But as has often been the case over the last couple of weeks, they managed to skate away with something in the standings.

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