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Cole Eiserman seeks inspiration from a young Alex Ovechkin
We say it often enough, but the fact is clear: Kent Hughes and Martin St-Louis seem to prefer good players on 200 feet. They don’t want one-dimensional players.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 14
New era of D.C. sports beginning to take form
With the NBA's Wizards now joining the NFL's Commanders and MLB's Nationals in possessing a No. 2 overall draft pick during the past calendar year, things could look different in D.C. very shortly.
Washington Capitals News / ClutchPoints / May 3
Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin reveals change that will impact Wayne Gretzky record chase
Alex Ovechkin and his Washington Capitals are in for another long offseason after being swept in the first-round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs by the New York Rangers.
NHL News / Philly Hockey Now / April 29
Karma Bites Alexander Ovechkin, Capitals After Dissing Flyers
Less than two weeks after making some disingenuous remarks following a win over the Philadelphia Flyers, Alexander Ovechkin and his Washington Capitals were swept by the New York Rangers in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.
NHL News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / April 29
Could Penguins Have Been Competitive?; Putting ‘0’ in Ovechkin
There is, of course, no way of knowing how the Pittsburgh Penguins would have fared if they’d qualified for the Stanley Cup playoffs. Perhaps they would have sustained the momentum of their late-season surge, and made a legitimate run at upsetting a team that finished far ahead of them in the Metropolitan Division standings.
Washington Capitals News / ClutchPoints / April 29
Fans can’t believe Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin finished Rangers series without a point
If Alex Ovechkin hadn’t led the Washington Capitals to a Stanley Cup championship in 2018, the franchise would probably be considered one of the most futile in the National Hockey League when it comes to playoff hockey.
NHL News / ClutchPoints / April 29
Rangers’ Mika Zibanejad vocal after eliminating Alex Ovechkin, Capitals
The New York Rangers are moving on in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Mika Zibanejad and his team defeated Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals in Game 4.
NHL News / ClutchPoints / April 29
2 Capitals most to blame for series loss to Rangers
Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals are out of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Washington fell to the New York Rangers 4-2 on Sunday night, ending their 2023-24 season.
NHL News / Yardbarker / April 28
Rangers sweep Capitals to advance to second round of NHL playoffs
The New York Rangers broke out the brooms against the Washington Capitals to cap off their first-round series.
NHL News / Empire Sports Media / April 26
How the Rangers have earned their 2-0 series lead heading into the second half vs the Capitals
After a dominant 4-1 win in Game One and a 4-3 win in Game 2, the New York Rangers head into Game Three with a 2-0 series lead on the Washington Capitals.
Washington Capitals News / ClutchPoints / April 26
Alex Ovechkin drops truth bomb on how Capitals can climb back into series
They say you aren’t in trouble until you lose at home, and the Washington Capitals haven’t yet lost at home in their Eastern Conference first-round series against the New York Rangers.
NHL News / Field Level Media / April 25
Alex Ovechkin, Caps must produce as Rangers lead series 2-0
Alex Ovechkin hasn't been quite himself through the first two games of the Washington Capitals' Eastern Conference first-round series against the New York Rangers.
Washington Capitals News / ClutchPoints / April 24
Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin hit with harsh criticism from head coach after Game 2
Alex Ovechkin has been the consistent driver of the Washington Capitals for nearly two decades — especially in the Stanley Cup Playoffs — but The Great Eight was in the spotlight for all of the wrong reasons during Tuesday night’s Game 2 loss to the New York Rangers.
Washington Capitals News / Yardbarker / April 23
Capitals need to make big lineup change to help get Alex Ovechkin going
If the Capitals are going to have any chance to get back in their first round series against the Rangers they are going to need to get a lot more from superstar forward Alex Ovechkin.
NHL News / Philly Hockey Now / April 17
Snide Ovechkin Thanks Flyers for Playoff Spot
The Philadelphia Flyers’ season came to an end on Tuesday night, and that didn’t stop a longtime rival like Washington Capitals forward Alexander Ovechkin from taking some pot shots after the game had ended.
NHL News / Field Level Media / April 9
Alex Ovechkin sets mark for 30-goal seasons as Caps edge Red Wings
Alex Ovechkin set an NHL record by reaching 30 goals in 18 seasons and the visiting Washington Capitals topped the Detroit Red Wings 2-1 on Tuesday night.
Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / April 9
Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin sets new NHL record with 18th 30-goal season
Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin scored his 30th goal of the 2023-24 season on Tuesday evening to set a new National Hockey League record for the most career 30-goal seasons by a single player.
Washington Capitals News / Yardbarker / April 9
Watch: Alex Ovechkin sets another goals record on path to the big one
As Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin continues to chase down Wayne Gretzky's all-time goals record, he keeps checking off a lot of smaller records along the way.
Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / April 9
Alex Ovechkin Scores to Set New NHL Record for 30-Goal Seasons
With his goal against the Detroit Red Wings, Alex Ovechkin has an NHL record with his 18th career 30-goal season. He surpassed the mark set by Mike Garner, who played for five NHL teams in his career, including the Washington Capitals.
NHL News / Yardbarker / April 7
Watch: Capitals-Senators game briefly interrupted by the sun
The Washington Capitals and Ottawa Senators could have used something to block out the sun on Sunday evening at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C. because it was causing a surprising problem.
Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / April 5
Watch: Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin makes history with 850th career goal
Washington Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin scored the 850th goal of his illustrious National Hockey League career to put his team up 1-0 in the first period of Friday’s game against the Carolina Hurricanes.
Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / April 5
Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin Reaches 850 Goals
Alex Ovechkin has been making a dent in the NHL goal record of 894 set by Wayne Gretzky for a while now, but the Washington Capitals legend hit another huge milestone on April 5, 2024, against the Carolina Hurricanes.
Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / March 25
Alex Ovechkin’s late-season heater is coming at the right time for the Washington Capitals
He might be the most prolific goal-scorer in hockey history, but that did not hide the fact that Alexander Ovechkin started off the season on a bit of a lull.
NHL News / Flamesnation / March 19
Special teams the difference in loss to Capitals according to head coach Ryan Huska
Before their four-day break, the Calgary Flames took the ice at the Saddledome against the visiting Washington Capitals but fell 5-2. The Flames registered 36 shots on goal, but Charlie Lindgren in the Washington net kept them to two goals after the Capitals took a 3-0 lead.
Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / March 18
Alex Ovechkin on Cusp of 19th Consecutive 20-Goal Season
With less than 20 games left in the 2023-24 season, the Washington Capitals are hoping to make a final push for the last wild card playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.
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