1 perfect GIF to describe each NHL team entering the 2023-24 season Get ready for the 2023-24 NHL season with memes! USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 9, 2023
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 · Aug 12, 2023
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 · Apr 17, 2023
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 · Mar 26, 2023
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. Tribune News Service · Mar 24, 2023
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 Daily Mirror · Mar 22, 2023
Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin Breaks NHL Record for 40-Goal Seasons He stole the crown from Wayne Gretzky with his latest tally. Sports Illustrated · Mar 22, 2023
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. Tribune News Service · Mar 19, 2023
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. St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Mar 18, 2023
Ovechkin Returns to Capitals Lineup Following Father’s Death He hasn’t played since Feb. 14 after returning home to Russia. Sports Illustrated · Feb 23, 2023
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. Tribune News Service · Feb 19, 2023
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. Sports Illustrated · Feb 16, 2023
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. Miami Herald · Feb 4, 2023
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. USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 4, 2023
Tribune News Service · Jan 27, 2023 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.
The Denver Post · Jan 25, 2023 Nathan MacKinnon’s milestone helps Jared Bednar reach his in Avalanche’s 3-2 win over Capitals DENVER — Seven years can take a toll on a relationship, but the spark is still there between Nathan MacKinnon and Jared Bednar.
Tribune News Service · Jan 18, 2023 Wild's physical second-period takeover stops Capitals, 4-2 WASHINGTON — Pucks weren't all the Wild sent to the crease.
Newsday · Jan 17, 2023 Islanders blow 3-0 lead, fall in OT to Capitals ELMONT, N.Y. — It’s on to the next biggest game of the season for the Islanders. They blew the chance for two points in this one.
The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jan 15, 2023 Carter Hart’s 39 saves help Flyers to 3-1 victory over Capitals WASHINGTON — In the face of Flyers nightmare-inducer Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals, Flyers goalie Carter Hart didn’t bat an eyelash.
Sports Illustrated · Dec 26, 2022 Looking Back on the Richest Sports Year Ever Gambling money, streaming money and oil money flowed into sports like never before in 2022. The opportunities in the industry for both paydays and abuse have never been so abundant.
Tribune News Service · Dec 25, 2022 To approach 500 goals, Lightning’s Steven Stamkos has had to constantly adapt his game TORONTO — Steven Stamkos is a thinker and a student of the game, so it’s difficult for him to avoid reflecting on his place in hockey history as he approaches another major milestone. He often says the time for reflection is later, maybe when he’s done playing, and he doesn’t…
Sports Illustrated · Dec 24, 2022 Alex Ovechkin Reacts to Passing Gordie Howe on NHL Goals List The Capitals star had some big plans after becoming the NHL’s second-leading scorer of all-time.
WEKU · Dec 24, 2022 Alex Ovechkin moves to 2nd in NHL goals with 802, passing Gordie Howe The Washington Capitals star scored goals 801 and 802 Friday night to move into second place on the NHL career list. Only Wayne Gretzky, with 894 goals, has scored more.
Tribune News Service · Dec 16, 2022 Jake Oettinger’s stellar night spoils Alex Ovechkin’s night in Stars victory WASHINGTON — By the time the puck dropped at 7:08 p.m. at Capital One Arena on Thursday night, The Ovi Show had already begun.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 15, 2022 Top-Shelf Takes: It’s time we stop taking Alex Ovechkin for granted It's time to stop treating Alex Ovechkin's greatness as mundane.