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NHL News / Yardbarker / December 31
Predators' Steven Stamkos proving age is just a number with goal No. 600
Like Washington Capitals left winger Alex Ovechkin, Nashville Predators center Steven Stamkos is an ageless wonder.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 30
Top five NHL right wingers of 2025
With the final days of 2025 ahead, what better way to celebrate the calendar year than by highlighting some of the best performances we’ve witnessed in the past 365 days?
Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / December 29
Capitals Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Ovechkin, Chychrun and More
Here are the biggest storylines and the upcoming schedule for the Washington Capitals for the week of Dec. 29 – Jan. 4. The biggest news surrounding the team is captain Alex Ovechkin breaking a 9-game goal drought (tied for the third-longest of his career) on Saturday, Dec.
The 'All-time points leader by NHL team' quiz
Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?
Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?
NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 28
3 Takeaways from Devils’ Mistake-Riddled OT Loss to Capitals
The New Jersey Devils returned from their Holiday Break to take on Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals in a key intradivisional matchup. While the Devils played well, a few costly mistakes — and some recurring issues — dug their grave as they fell 4-3 in overtime, their third straight loss.
NHL News / Field Level Media / December 27
Alex Ovechkin, Caps forge tie in 3rd, nip Devils in OT
Jakob Chychrun followed up his shot to score the game-winner with 54 seconds left in overtime to lift the Washington Capitals to a 4-3 win over the New Jersey Devils on Saturday in Newark, N.J.
NHL News / Field Level Media / December 17
Filip Gustavsson makes 25 saves as Wild shut out Capitals
Vladimir Tarasenko scored two goals and dished one assist as the Minnesota Wild pulled away for a 5-0 win over the Washington Capitals on Tuesday night in Saint Paul, Minn.
NHL News / Oilersnation / December 16
Ask Dubey: Should the NHL use a three-point system?
It was an interesting week for the Edmonton Oilers. They pulled the trigger on a couple of trades, bringing in Tristan Jarry and Spencer Stastney while shipping out Stuart Skinner and Brett Kulak.
Washington Capitals News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 12
Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin joins Sidney Crosby in ultra-elite club
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin continues to rewrite the record books in the National Hockey League — and The Great Eight reached a rare milestone in a 3-2 shootout loss to the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday night.
NHL News / Yardbarker / December 11
Steven Stamkos finds fountain of youth for Predators with four-goal game
Things might be starting to turn around for Steven Stamkos, and he may have taken a trip to the fountain of youth in recent weeks as he has started to fill the net like everybody had anticipated.
Washington Capitals News / Breakaway on SI / December 11
Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin Achieves Another Historic Feat
Alex Ovechkin’s career has been filled with countless crazy accomplishments and milestones. Last season, he eclipsed Wayne Gretzky’s once-untouchable record when he netted his 895th career goal.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / December 10
One Last Push for Crosby and Ovechkin? Enter Quinn Hughes
Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin have been the two faces of the NHL for more than 20 years now, and as Ovie recently said, they saved the league with their spectacular play immediately upon arriving.
The 25 best late-round NHL Draft picks
For every Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin, there are far more players who fight and claw their way up the ranks to make their way into the NHL. When looking at what qualifies as a "late-round" pick, it's often considered that players drafted between the first and third rounds have certain expectations on them.
Top-5: Two more Ovi goals in Caps thaw in San Jose
Five games were played in the NHL last night, including the Canadiens against the Jets. The Habs managed to win… but it’s still relevant to talk about what happened elsewhere in the league.
Washington Capitals News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 4
Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin closer to breaking record amid multi-goal night vs. Sharks
At 40 years old, Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin can still be unstoppable on the ice. Just ask the San Jose Sharks, who got destroyed by Ovechkin and the Caps Wednesday night at SAP Center at San Jose to the tune of a 7-1 score.
Washington Capitals News / NHL Trade Talk / November 20
Alex Ovechkin Climbs Into Top 10 All-Time With Hat Trick Night
Alex Ovechkin continues to set records and had another incredible outing on Thursday night. The 40-year-old legend dropped his 33rd career hat trick on the Montreal Canadiens and, in the process, officially passed Joe Sakic to move into 10th place on the NHL’s all-time points list with 1,643.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 20
Ovechkin Powers Capitals to 8-4 Rout of Canadiens with Hat Trick
For about 55 minutes, the rematch of last spring’s first-round matchup between the Washington Capitals and Montreal Canadiens lived up to the hype in a tightly contested affair.
Washington Capitals News / Yardbarker / November 20
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin starting to heat up with first hat trick of season
Washington Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin was off to a slow start this season, scoring just three goals in his first 15 games.
Washington Capitals News / Field Level Media / November 20
Alex Ovechkin, Capitals size up struggling Canadiens
Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals are heating up as they travel north to visit the struggling Montreal Canadiens on Thursday in a rematch of last season's first-round series.
NHL News / Field Level Media / November 17
Alex Ovechkin tallies winner as Capitals slip past Kings
Alex Ovechkin scored what proved to be the game-winning goal in the second period as the Washington Capitals edged the visiting Los Angeles Kings 2-1 on Monday night.
Washington Capitals News / Flamesnation / November 10
NHL Notebook: Alex Ovechkin scores his 900th goal
For the first time in National Hockey League history, a player has reached the 900-goal milestone. In the Washington Capitals game on Wednesday against the St.
Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / November 6
What’s next for Alex Ovechkin after goal 900?
Alex Ovechkin checked off another major milestone in his historic NHL career Wednesday night, scoring his 900th career regular-season goal and becoming the first NHLer to reach the number as the Washington Capitals defeated the St.
The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz
How many of the 21 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?
Washington Capitals News / Yardbarker / November 6
Why scoring 900 goals may not be Alex Ovechkin's most impressive feat
Washington Capitals left winger Alex Ovechkin now stands alone in NHL history.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 5
Alex Ovechkin Scores 900th Career Goal vs. the Blues
Alex Ovechkin has hit yet another career milestone tonight, scoring his 900th career goal against the St. Louis Blues. With every goal he scores, he keeps pushing the limits of what seemed untouchable.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / October 25
Alex Ovechkin plays 1,500th NHL game vs. Ottawa Senators
Alexander Ovechkin continues to make history as he reaches the tail end of his NHL career with the Washington Capitals, playing his 1,500th regular season
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