ALEX OVECHKIN NEWS

Tarik El-Bashir: Alex Ovechkin announced the death of his father... - The Athletic Alex Ovechkin announced the death of his father, Mikhail, on Instagram. The #Caps’ captain wrote: “Today I lost my father. I thank everyone...

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Where is Alex Ovechkin? Possible return date for Capitals captain after father's death Ovechkin's father, Mikhail, died at the age of 71. Head coach Peter Laviolette updated reporters on the Capitals' captain and when he might...

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Capitals fall short after an 'emotional one' without Alex Ovechkin The Capitals are now 0-2-0 this season without their captain and leading scorer.

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Alex Ovechkin is away from Capitals to attend to a family matter - The Boston Globe He is expected to be gone for at least the rest of the week, if not longer.

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Alex Ovechkin's leave of absence does little to change his chase of Gretzky Capitals’ playoff hopes dwindle, but he’ll still be the NHL’s greatest goal scorer soon

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

How Capitals will adjust lineup without Alex Ovechkin Ovechkin’s absence to be with an ailing family member comes at a critical moment for the Capitals' season.

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Caps' Alex Ovechkin takes leave for family matter Feb 3, 2023; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) with his son Sergei during the 2023 NHL All-Star Skills...

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Alex Ovechkin steps away from Capitals to attend family matter According to some reports, the 13-times NHL All-Star is not expected to be back with the team this week.

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • WINNIPEGSUN.COM

Alex Ovechkin, dealing with family matter, leaves Capitals “I don’t see him back in the foreseeable future,” Washington Coach Peter Laviolette said of Ovechkin.

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Alex Ovechkin away from Capitals to attend to family matter

The Washington Capitals say Alex Ovechkin will be away from the team to attend to a family matter and the health of a loved one

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Attending to family matter Ovechkin will step away from the team to address a family matter, the Capitals announced Tuesday. There is no timeline for Ovechkin's return, though he is expected to miss at least...

Impact At this point, Ovechkin should probably be considered out indefinitely. With the world-class winger away, Alexei Protas looks set to take on a first-line role alongside Dylan Strome and T.J. Oshie while Evgeny Kuznetsov looks poised to assume first power-play minutes.

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

With young son in tow, Alex Ovechkin relishes a memorable All-Star Game Alex Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby were in the spotlight for Saturday's game, but Ovechkin's son, Sergei, provided the highlight of the weekend...

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Metropolitan exits All-Star Game quickly, but not before more magic from Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin SUNRISE, Fla. — For Sidney Crosby, it felt like Saturday’s All-Star Game was over in an instant. But not before Alex Ovechkin and he made mo...

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Rivals Crosby and Ovechkin relish being All-Star teammates

Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin got to play together at NHL All-Star Weekend for the first time since 2018

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Alex Ovechkin has spent his career playing the explosive hits Alex Ovechkin's ongoing mastery of scoring goals has always shadowed another prolific talent — his ability to to dish out a good, old-fashio...

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

How to watch GR8TNESS: TV channel, live stream for special on Alex Ovechkin's race for Wayne Gretzky's record ESPN's Kevin Weekes sits down with The Great 8 to discuss his chase to No. 894.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Who is Alex Ovechkin's son? 4-year-old Sergei steals the show at 2023 NHL All-Star Skills night The brightest star of the All-Star Skills night was not from the NHL.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Who is Alex Ovechkin's son? 4-year-old Sergei steals the show at 2023 NHL All-Star Skills night The brightest star of the All-Star Skills night was not from the NHL.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Alex Ovechkin, and Ovi Jr., take ice at All-Star skills night When you've got the second-most goals in NHL history, you're permitted to bring a guest onto the ice for the All-Star Skills competition

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • WINNIPEGSUN.COM

WARMINGTON: Who knew Don Cherry would stick up for Alex Ovechkin? You know things are upside down in the world when you have Don Cherry sticking up for a Russian hockey player.

JANUARY 30, 2023 • WINNIPEGSUN.COM

Maple Leafs stall Alex Ovechkin's pursuit of history as Wayne Gretzky looks on The Leafs did not allow Alex Ovechkin to score in Sunday's win, while Wayne Gretzky offered praise of the man chasing his record.

JANUARY 30, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Alex Ovechkin scores 32nd, Capitals beat Penguins 3-2 in SO WASHINGTON (AP) — Alex Ovechkin scored his 32nd goal of the season, Nicklas Backstrom had the shootout winner and the Washington Capitals be...

JANUARY 27, 2023 • THESTAR.COM

Alex Ovechkin scores 32nd, Capitals beat Penguins 3-2 in SO Alex Ovechkin scored his 32nd goal of the season, Nicklas Backstrom had the shootout winner and the Washington Capitals beat the Pittsburgh...

JANUARY 27, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Alex Ovechkin's return provided a boost, but the Caps end up short-handed — again The Caps looked much better than they did in Vegas, but it still wasn't good enough to overcome the surging Stanley Cup champions.

JANUARY 25, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM