DECEMBER 21, 2022 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
ALEX OVECHKIN #8 - LEFT WING - WASHINGTON CAPITALS
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Perspective | Before Alex Ovechkin could score 800 goals, he had to score one It has taken more than 17 years for Alex Ovechkin to rack up 800 goals. It took one night to get the first.
Opinion | 13 Musings: Ovechkin vs. Gretzky and politics at play If Alex Ovechkin can become the NHL’s goal-scoring king, why not Auston Matthews? He swears it hasn’t crossed his mind.
DECEMBER 20, 2022 • THESTAR.COM
Ovechkin will have to wait as Capitals sparked to victory by unlikely hero Alex Ovechkin was forced to wait a little longer to make history as the left post and Ville Husso would not cooperate.
DECEMBER 20, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Red Wings deny Ovechkin but winless streak at six games with OT loss The Red Wings made sure Alexander Ovechkin didn't tie Gordie Howe on the all-time goals list but they lost 4-3 in overtime against the Capit...
DECEMBER 20, 2022 • DETROITNEWS.COM
"The always animated Alex Ovechkin" 🎙
DECEMBER 20, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Why Alex Ovechkin still has a long ways to go to catch Gordie Howe's goal records Soon enough — possibly Monday night when the Detroit Red Wings visit the Capitals — Alex Ovechkin will pass Gordie Howe for No. 2 in NHL goa...
DECEMBER 19, 2022 • FREEP.COM
Capitals sniper Alex Ovechkin denied by Maple Leafs, but Toronto loses again WASHINGTON — The Maple Leafs kept Alex Ovechkin from reaching Gordie Howe’s goal mark for another day, but weren’t counting on Erik Gustafss...
DECEMBER 18, 2022 • WINNIPEGSUN.COM
Alex Ovechkin Launches Conor Timmins Into Capitals' Bench With Massive Hit
DECEMBER 18, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Auston Matthews a witness to history with Alex Ovechkin Eight-year-old Auston Matthews saw perhaps Alex Ovechkin’s greatest goal live.
DECEMBER 17, 2022 • WINNIPEGSUN.COM
Ovi on Ovi: Alex Ovechkin ranks the top 10 goals of his career Alex Ovechkin has eclipsed the 800-goal mark for his career. Here are his favorite 10 and his thoughts on each.
DECEMBER 17, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
NHL 800-goal club: Auston Matthews, Connor McDavid among potentials to join Alex Ovechkin in elite company Ovechkin joined Gordie How and Wayne Gretzky as the only members of the 800-goal club.
DECEMBER 17, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Bluelines: Evaluating the 'Great 8' Alex Ovechkin Stan Fischler’s Friday report discusses Alex Ovechkin, the San Jose Sharks, a story about Ray Bourque handing over No. 7 to Esposito and mor...
DECEMBER 16, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
Ilya Samsonov vs. Alex Ovechkin will be quite a rush Their unlikely story lines intersects Saturday in D.C. when Ovechkin will attempt another major goal milestone.
DECEMBER 16, 2022 • WINNIPEGSUN.COM
#Ovechkin800: How all-time D.C. sports legends persevered, like the Great 8 These D.C. sports icons know what Alex Ovechkin is going through — and what propels him, like them, to the highest heights.
DECEMBER 16, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
With all eyes on Alex Ovechkin, Jake Oettinger carries the Stars to win over Capitals Oettinger stopped 45 of 46 shots Thursday night and held Alex Ovechkin off the goal-scoring column.
DECEMBER 16, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Stars snap Caps' win streak at 5, keep Ovechkin from scoring
Jake Oettinger made 45 saves to backstop the Dallas Stars to a 2-1 comeback victory over the Washington Capitals and deny Alex Ovechkin another major milestone goalDECEMBER 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ovechkin can dish it too
DECEMBER 16, 2022 • YOUTUBE
The legacy and loyalty of Alex Ovechkin As the Russian hockey star takes aim at the NHL’s greatest scorers, his off-ice legacy is becoming harder to define. And he’s still not read...
DECEMBER 15, 2022 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Alex Ovechkin's 800th goal was missing Joe Beninati and Craig Laughlin The Capitals’ next scheduled ESPN broadcast isn’t until Jan. 5, so the NBC Sports Washington duo should be on the call when Alex Ovechkin pa...
DECEMBER 15, 2022 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
KOSHAN: Alex Ovechkin's 800 goals leave Maple Leafs' John Tavares in awe Veteran Maple Leafs forward John Tavares is amazed by the goal production of Alex Ovechkin, only the third player to record 800 NHL goals.
DECEMBER 14, 2022 • TORONTOSUN.COM
Ovechkin at 800 now chasing Howe for 2nd on NHL goals list Alex Ovechkin is already on the verge of his next big milestone after recording a hat trick to become just the third NHL player with 800 goa...
DECEMBER 14, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Ovechkin at 800 now chasing Howe for 2nd on NHL goals list
Alex Ovechkin is already on the verge of his next big milestone after recording a hat trick to become just the third NHL player with 800 goalsDECEMBER 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
800 goals ago, Alex Ovechkin was a rookie in need of a roommate Brian Willsie was a veteran charged with teaching Ovechkin the ways of the NHL. Now, he watches his former roommate with awe.
DECEMBER 14, 2022 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
It was a great day for the best to ever do it Alex Ovechkin notches hat trick, scores his 800th career goal
DECEMBER 14, 2022 • DEADSPIN.COM
Capitals host the Stars after Ovechkin's hat trick
The Washington Capitals host the Dallas Stars after Alex Ovechkin's hat trick against the Chicago Blackhawks in the Capitals' 7-3 winDECEMBER 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
