ALEX OVECHKIN NEWS

Ovechkin’s milestone goal leads Capitals past Toronto 3-2

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FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Ovechkin scores a pair as Capitals edge Kings 3-2

Alex Ovechkin scored two power-play goals, and the Washington Capitals defeated the Los Angeles Kings 3-2 on Monday night

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Ovechkin scores NHL-leading 39th as Capitals beat Sharks 5-1

Alex Ovechkin scored his NHL-leading 39th goal, T.J. Oshie had two goals and an assist, and the Washington Capitals beat the San Jose Sharks...

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Greiss, Cizikas power Islanders past Blue Jackets 3-0

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FEBRUARY 15, 2019

NHL goalies do best to prepare for unexpected, unpredictable

NHL goaltenders prepare for the unpredictable, ready for pucks deflecting off sticks, bodies, feet or divot in the ice

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Ovechkin passes Fedorov for Russian scoring record in NHL

Alex Ovechkin has passed Sergei Fedorov as the top-scoring Russian player in NHL history

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

Capitals beat Flames 4-3 without Ovechkin to end 7-game skid

Capitals beat Flames 4-3 without Ovechkin to end 7-game skid

FEBRUARY 2, 2019

Ovechkin scores 30th goal but Blues rally past Capitals 5-2

Alex Ovechkin scored his 30th goal of the season but the St. Louis Blues came back to beat the Washington Capitals 5-2

JANUARY 4, 2019

Ovechkin to skip All-Star Game, will be suspended 1 game

Alex Ovechkin will skip All-Star Weekend in San Jose to rest; will serve an automatic one-game suspension

JANUARY 2, 2019

Sabres will try to cool off Capitals' red-hot Ovechkin

Sabres will try to cool off Capitals' red-hot Ovechkin

DECEMBER 15, 2018

Ovechkin nets 2nd straight hat trick, Caps top Canes in SO

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DECEMBER 15, 2018

Ovechkin leads Capitals past Red Wings 3-1

Alex Ovechkin helps Washington Capitals beat Detroit Red Wings 3-1 for 4th straight victory

NOVEMBER 24, 2018

Ovechkin has 2 goals, 2 assists as Caps beat Canucks 5-2

Alex Ovechkin had two goals and two assists to lift the Washington Capitals over the Vancouver Canucks 5-2

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Ovechkin scores twice, Capitals beat Rangers 4-3 in OT

Alex Ovechkin scored two power-play goals, Matt Niskanen had the winner and the Washington Capitals beat the New York Rangers 4-3 in overtim...

OCTOBER 18, 2018

Ovechkin, champion Capitals rout Bruins 7-0 in season opener

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OCTOBER 4, 2018

Ovechkin shows off the Stanley Cup at the World Cup

MOSCOW (AP) Alex Ovechkin has brought the Stanley Cup to the World Cup.

JULY 7, 2018

Alex Ovechkin brings the Stanley Cup to the World Cup

MOSCOW (AP) Alex Ovechkin is bringing the Stanley Cup to the World Cup.

JULY 3, 2018

Ovechkin, Caps may just be getting started

This time a year ago, Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals were limping away from another early playoff exit.

JUNE 8, 2018

Stanley Cup winner Alex Ovechkin may just be getting started

WASHINGTON (AP) It sure looked as if Alex Ovechkin was slowing down, at least by his standards.

JUNE 8, 2018

An older, wiser Alex Ovechkin leading the way for Capitals

LAS VEGAS (AP) Last spring, after another crushing postseason loss, Capitals coach Barry Trotz flew to Russia to meet with his best player.

MAY 28, 2018

Ovechkin slays demons on first trip to Stanley Cup Final

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) Raw emotion came from Alex Ovechkin as he wore an ''Eastern Conference champions'' hat for the first time.

MAY 26, 2018

Ovechkin has goal and assist, Capitals beat Lightning 4-2

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) There was no letdown for the Washington Capitals. Just more winning hockey.

MAY 12, 2018