ALEX OVECHKIN NEWS

Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom ask 'What then?' in new commercial Alex Ovechkin explains why Nicklas Backstrom is on his life insurance policy in the amusing spot.

OCTOBER 12, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Alex Ovechkin's status for season opener remains unclear as Capitals make more roster moves The Capitals designated center Nicklas Backstrom as an injured nonroster player Monday, and more moves are expected Tuesday.

OCTOBER 11, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Ovechkin begins 5-year contract chasing Gretzky's goals mark

Alex Ovechkin starts a new five-year contract ready to chase Wayne Gretzky's career goals record that long seemed unbreakable

OCTOBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Alex Ovechkin misses Sunday practice; injury not considered 'long-term' Capitals Coach Peter Laviolette said he does not believe Alex Ovechkin's injury is long-term.

OCTOBER 10, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

As Caps await word on Alex Ovechkin, Michal Kempny is placed on waivers Alex Ovechkin was set to be reevaluated Saturday after exiting Friday's preseason finale early with a lower-body injury.

OCTOBER 9, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Alex Ovechkin exits Capitals' preseason finale early with lower-body injury, plus takeaways The Capitals will deal with an unwelcome element of uncertainty entering Wednesday's season opener when Alex Ovechkin left Friday's preseaso...

OCTOBER 9, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Alex Ovechkin injured in Capitals' preseason finale

Alex Ovechkin left Washington's preseason finale against Philadelphia because of a lower-body injury

OCTOBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Alex Ovechkin, Nikita Kucherov, Andrei Vasilevskiy named to Russian Olympic team Ovechkin will be making his fourth Olympic appearance but is seeking his first medal. Kucherov and Vasilevskiy will make their Olympic debut...

OCTOBER 8, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Q&A: Jim Slater, Capitals player development coach, on 'an unbelievable fit,' Alex Ovechkin and what's next Jim Slater played 584 NHL games over the course of a 10-year NHL career with the Thrashers and Jets, retired in 2019 and works for the Caps.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Perspective ' For Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom, the good old days are getting older and older Until they retire, this team will belong to Backstrom and Ovechkin, who must drive it forward even when they should be winding down.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Capitals' Stanley Cup chances? Alex Ovechkin's influence? Possible power play tweaks? Mailbag With Capitals training camp around the corner, Tarik El-Bashir answers the big picture questions about the team.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Alex Ovechkin's contract with Capitals gives him 'a chance to catch The Great One' for NHL goal scoring record Ovechkin has five seasons on his Capitals deal to score the 165 goals it will take to break Wayne Gretzky's mark.

JULY 29, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

With five more years with Capitals, Ovechkin envisions goals and a trip to a museum Alex Ovechkin signed a new five-year deal to keep the captain with the Capitals. He has plenty left he wants to accomplish.

JULY 29, 2021 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM

With his new five-year deal, Alex Ovechkin sets his sights on Wayne Gretzky's goal record The league’s active scoring leader didn’t shy away from the topic after signing his new contract.

JULY 29, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin signs 5-year, $47.5M extension The Washington Capitals re-signed superstar captain Alex Ovechkin to a five-year, $47.5 million contract extension on Tuesday.

JULY 27, 2021 • WINNIPEGSUN.COM

Ovechkin going after Gretzky record, plus Capitals' free agency prospects after the signing Alex Ovechkin remains the Capitals' highest-paid player and will likely end his career in D.C.

JULY 27, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Capitals re-sign Alex Ovechkin to $47.5M, 5-year contract

Alex Ovechkin has re-signed with the Washington Capitals for $47.5 million over five years

JULY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Re-sign Alex Ovechkin, Ilya Samsonov? Latest on goalies? What I'm hearing about Capitals' offseason as free agency nears With the expansion and entry drafts in the rearview mirror, the bumpiest stretch lies ahead for Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan.

JULY 25, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

As draft wraps, Caps anticipate completing deal with Alex Ovechkin by start of free agency Alex Ovechkin is set to become an unrestricted free agent soon, but General Manager Brian MacLellan thinks a deal could come together shortl...

JULY 24, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Seattle Kraken's roster will come to life with Wednesday's NHL expansion draft

The Seattle Kraken will officially add their first players during Wednesday's NHL expansion draft. Here's how it works.

JULY 21, 2021

Alex Ovechkin's contract? Ryan Suter buzz?: What I'm hearing about the Capitals' offseason When could an Alex Ovechkin Capitals deal get done? Is signing Ryan Suter a possibility? What's the latest on Evgeny Kuznetsov's future?

JULY 15, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

2020-21 Rink Wrap: Alex Ovechkin From Backstrom to Wilson, we’re taking a look at and grading the 2020-21 season for every player who laced ‘em up for the Caps for a signifi...

JUNE 24, 2021 • JAPERSRINK.COM

Capitals' Cup contention window, ideal term for Alex Ovechkin, Evgeny Kuznetsov's value: Mailbag, part 1 Plus, T.J. Oshie's future with the Capitals and the organization's conversations with Tom Wilson.

MAY 30, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Sidney Crosby, Alex Ovechkin are graying and fraying So a changing of the postseason guard in the East, where the Penguins and Caps both failed to reach the second round for the third straight...

MAY 29, 2021 • NYPOST.COM

Alex Ovechkin’s massive deal is ending, but he doesn’t want to look for a new team “We want him to be happy about this contract,” Capitals General Manager Brian MacLellan said. “We want him to finish his career here."

MAY 28, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM