NHL, Capitals and Alex Ovechkin

NHL EDGE stats: Capitals outlook after Ovechkin injury
The Capitals are 13-4-1 in their first 18 games, and Ovechkin was leading the NHL lead in goals (15) and the top-ranked player in standard fantasy hockey leagues at the time of his injury. Ovechkin stands at 868 goals in 1,444 career games, only 26 behind Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record (894 in 1,487 games).
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin is week-to-week with a leg injury amid chase for NHL career goals record
Alex Ovechkin is considered week-to-week after injuring his lower left leg in the Washington Capitals' most recent game at Utah
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin Moves Closer to Unique NHL History
The Washington Capitals are having a hot start to the 2024-25 season, but captain Alex Ovechkin made a typical game against the Vegas Golden Knights one to reme
Takeaways: Ovechkin Powers Capitals Past Golden Knights, Takes NHL Goal-Scoring Lead
Ovechkin got on the board in the first when his shot went off of Alex Pietrangelo and past Ilya Samsonov (the 177th goalie he's scored on) to give Washington an early lead on the power play. It marked his 315th career PPG and also marked his fourth straight game with a point.
Caps fall to 0-2 without Alex Ovechkin after a 3-2 loss to the Devils
Washington got the opening goal but fell behind by two and could not rally past New Jersey at Capital One Arena.
Capitals, finding their way without Alex Ovechkin, tangle with Devils
The Washington Capitals failed to get their offense untracked in their first game since the team announced superstar captain Alex Ovechkin will be sidelined four to six weeks with a broken left fibula.
Alex Ovechkin's quest to break Wayne Gretzky's coveted NHL record on hold after brutal injury
Alex Ovechkin was on pace to become the NHL's all-time leading goal scorer this season, but a broken fibula has put his quest for history on hold.
Takeaways: Capitals Continue To Struggle Without Ovechkin, Outplayed In Loss To Devils
It's just hasn't been the same without Alex Ovechkin, and the Washington Capitals know it. That was the story again on Thursday, as Washington's offense struggled to come together as the team found itself outplayed and outdone by the New Jersey Devils in a 3-2 loss.
Devils legend is bummed Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin’s goal chase is on pause
When the Devils visit the Capitals on Saturday night, they’ll do so with no chance of aiding Washington captain Alex Ovechkin’s chase for the all-time scoring record. That’s because Ovechkin, who stormed out to 15 goals in 18 games and trails Wayne Gretzky by 26 for a share of the lead,

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Avalanche vs Capitals Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NHL Game
Mikko Rantanen and the red-hot Colorado Avalanche come into Washington to face an Alex Ovechkin-less Capitals squad, and our ...
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin has a broken left fibula, will miss 4 to 6 weeks
WASHINGTON (AP) — Alex Ovechkin has a broken left fibula and is expected to be out four to six weeks, an injury that pauses ...
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Washington Capitals’ $2.1 Billion Valuation Reflects NHL’s Rising Fortunes
Discover the financial success of the Washington Capitals, valued at $2.1 billion, and their impact on the National Hockey ...
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NHL On Tap: Thompson returns to Vegas for 1st time since trade to Capitals
Washington Capitals at Vegas Golden Knights (8 p.m. ET; SCRIPPS, MNMT, NHLN, SNW, SNO, SNE, TVAS) ...
Wood helps Avalanche beat Ovechkin-less Capitals 2-1
Miles Wood scored the tiebreaking goal early in the third period and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Washington Capitals 2-1.
Connor McMichael's Not Just Unlocking His Full Potential With The Capitals, But He's Among The NHL's Top Players This Season. Here's How
McMichael's gotten faster and stronger, and it shows in his play. He's able to win battles and races for the puck, get to the ...
Washington Capitals at Utah Hockey Club: How to watch NHL for FREE, time channel
The Washington Capitals visit the Utah Hockey Club on Monday evening after Alexander Ovechkin recorded a hat trick in a 5-2 ...
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CHL notebook: Capitals being patient with 2nd-round pick Cristall
Cristall, a second-round pick (No. 40) in the 2023 NHL Draft, also is feeling physically stronger. Since being measured at ...