‘Ovie show’ too much for Wild, again, as they fall in DC

You can contain Alex Ovechkin, but only for so long. The greatest goal scorer in the history of this league will eventually find a way.

How the Capitals are processing Ovechkin's uncertain future

But Ovechkin answered that uncertainty by expediting his record chase and passing Gretzky on April 6 at the New York Islanders. In the process, he fueled a 111-point Washington season -- a 20-point improvement over 2023-24 -- that saw the Capitals advance to the second round of the playoffs for the first time since winning the Stanley Cup in 2018.

Kirill Kaprizov now calls former idol Alex Ovechkin a friend

It’s always fun to play against him and with him. He’s just one of the best players in the world, and it’s always fun,” Kaprizov said.

Ovechkin scores 898th goal as Capitals top Wild 5-1 for their 4th straight victory

Alex Ovechkin scored for the first time this season, Dylan Strome added a pair of goals and the Washington Capitals beat the Minnesota Wild 5-1 on Friday night for their fourth straight victory.

“It gets harder because you’re 40 but”: Alex Ovechkin shows no signs of slowing, earns teammates' praise as Capitals gear up for 2025-26 Season

At 40, Alex Ovechkin is set to lead the Washington Capitals into their 2025-26 NHL season opener against the Boston Bruins. Despite his age, Ovechkin
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Is Auston Matthews as Good as Alex Ovechkin?

Last season was historic, as Alex Ovechkin finally tied and then passed Wayne Gretzky to become the NHL’s all-time goal-scoring leader. It was a moment that cemented his legacy as one of hockey’s greatest pure shooters — and one that may never be matched.
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Capitals' Alex Ovechkin, 40, expected to be ready for opener

Washington Capitals coach Spencer Carbery told reporters on Monday that he expects superstar Alex Ovechkin to be ready to go for the opening game of his 21st NHL season on Oct. 8. Ovechkin missed a week of training camp with a lower-body injury, but the ...

Alex Ovechkin is ready for his 21st season in Washington and his first after turning 40

Ovechkin begins season No. 21 with the Washington Capitals ... mirror' after George Springer boos Mariners fans booed after Springer — recovering from a hit-by-pitch to the knee — rose to his feet and tried to stay in ALCS Game 5.
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