Alex Ovechkin scores his 872nd career goal as the Capitals beat …
1 day ago · WASHINGTON (AP) — Alex Ovechkin scored his 872nd career goal to move 23 away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record, and the Washington Capitals beat the struggling New York Rangers 7-4 Saturday.. Ovechkin has four goals in five games since returning from missing the previous 16 because of a broken left leg.The 39-year-old has 19 goals this season and is on pace to pass Gretzky’s mark ...
Capitals have retooled roster on fly while Ovechkin closes in on ...
2 days ago · WASHINGTON --Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals appeared to be at a crossroads after being swept by the New York Rangers in the opening round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs last season.The ...
Alex Ovechkin takes part in a full Capitals practice. He could …
Dec 27, 2024 · ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — Alex Ovechkin’s pursuit of Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career goals record should be back on very soon.. Signs point to Ovechkin returning to the Washington Capitals’ lineup on Saturday night at the Toronto Maple Leafs after missing five weeks with a broken left leg.Ovechkin skated with regular linemates Dylan Strome and Aliaksei Protas and took part in power play drills ...
Alex Ovechkin Update: Capitals Captain's Recovery ... - The Hockey News
Dec 9, 2024 · — The Washington Capitals continue to get positive news on the Alex Ovechkin front, as his recovery from a broken leg continues to trend in the right direction. Ovechkin skated again on his...
Alex Ovechkin Officially Upgrades To Contact; Latest On Capitals ...
Dec 20, 2024 · Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin has taken the next step forward in his recovery. Ovechkin took the ice in a regular jersey for Friday's optional morning skate, officially...
Alex Ovechkin nears return from injury; Capitals ... - The Washington …
Dec 27, 2024 · Though the Capitals went 10-5-1 in Ovechkin’s 16-game absence, their scoring began to slow down. Some of the regression was expected — Washington was leading the NHL in shooting percentage at ...
Capitals are rolling along without Alex Ovechkin thanks to depth …
Dec 11, 2024 · The Washington Capitals have gone 6-2-1 since Alex Ovechkin was sidelined by a broken left fibula. It’s a stark contrast to his first 19 NHL seasons, when they lost 33 of the 59 games Ovechkin missed and 23 of 36 over the past decade.
Ovechkin week to week for Capitals with leg injury | NHL.com
Nov 20, 2024 · Alex Ovechkin was placed on injured reserve Wednesday and is week to week for the Washington Capitals because of a lower leg injury sustained Monday. The forward was injured in Washington’s 6-2...
Capitals face ‘new endeavor’ without injured Ovechkin
Nov 20, 2024 · ARLINGTON, Va. -- Alex Ovechkin ’s chase of Wayne Gretzky ’s NHL goal record is on pause because of an injury to his lower left leg he sustained against the Utah Hockey Club on Monday, and the...
Alex Ovechkin Injury Update: Capitals Captain Tells ... - The Hockey News
Dec 17, 2024 · While the Washington Capitals have been able to stay atop the Eastern Conference without captain Alex Ovechkin, they're still eagerly awaiting his return as he recovers from a broken leg,...