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Washington Capitals News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 11
Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin ties another franchise record in win vs. Senators
Alex Ovechkin has broken all kinds of Washington Capitals records, and he climbed to the top of another franchise leaderboard Tuesday night, tying Nicklas Backstrom for the most assists in team history in a 3-2 overtime win over the Ottawa Senators.
Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / November 10
‘Nobody’s using me’: Capitals’ Ovechkin speaks on planned protests over Putin support
Protestors gathered outside the Canadian Tire Centre in Kanata, Ontario, on Tuesday as Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals visited the Ottawa Senators,
Washington Capitals News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 10
Will Hockey Hall of Fame waive 3-year waiting period for Alex Oveckin?
The greatest goal scorer in NHL history will be calling it a career this year, as Alex Ovechkin has announced this will be his final season in the NHL.
The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz
Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?
Washington Capitals News / Athlon Sports / November 10
Alex Ovechkin donated $930 for his 930th career goal to fight kids' cancer; doubled by a match, the campaign has topped $276,000 toward a $200,000 Georgetown grant
Alex Ovechkin is turning another scoring milestone into support for children battling cancer, helping a fundraising campaign surpass $276,000. The Washington Capitals captain donated $930 in recognition of his 930th goal through The GR8 Chase for Victory Over Cancer.
The biggest draft bust for every NHL team
People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.
NHL News / Trade Talk Sports / November 7
Logan Cooley Just Did Something Even Alex Ovechkin Couldn’t
Some records are records; others make you stop and take a second look. When you find yourself ahead of Alex Ovechkin on a goal-scoring list, even if it’s a very specific one, you’ve probably done something worth talking about.
NHL News / Field Level Media / November 6
Panthers bring recent surge into meeting vs. well-rested Capitals
Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals will try to regain their winning form when they host Sam Reinhart and the Florida Panthers in a Saturday matinee.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / November 6
Logan Cooley beats Alex Ovechkin's record to become fastest player to five career hat tricks
It’s not every day that a player reaches a goal-scoring mark faster than the GR8.
NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 29
Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin gets special retirement gift from Roman Josi, Predators
Alex Ovechkin has already announced that the 2026-27 season will be his last year in the National Hockey League. As the season plays out, the NHL’s all-time leading goal scorer will undoubtedly receive a number of tributes and gifts as he makes his way from city to city with the Washington Capitals.
Washington Capitals News / Yardbarker / October 17
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin on brink of making franchise history
After the Washington Capitals' victory against the New Jersey Devils on Saturday, Alex Ovechkin is one assist short of tying Nicklas Bäckström for the most assists in Capitals history (762).
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 12
NHL News Roundup: Shesterkin Injury, Ovechkin & More
From injuries to a legend announcing this will be his last season in the NHL, the last week was packed with major storylines. Let’s review the biggest headlines and trends from the previous seven days.
The defining figure for every NHL franchise
People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.
Washington Capitals News / Larry Brown Sports / October 12
Alex Ovechkin scored one of the most unique goals of his NHL career
Alex Ovechkin is not done scoring goals in the NHL. The Washington Capitals superstar forward added to his absurd career-goals tally on Sunday, lighting the lamp for the first time in the 2026-27 season against the Seattle Kraken at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.
Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / October 9
Will teams give Alex Ovechkin retirement gifts?
The 2026-27 NHL season will be the last one that Washington Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin plays in the NHL.
NHL News / Field Level Media / October 8
Rangers aim to keep good times rolling vs. Capitals
After missing the playoffs each of the past two seasons, the New York Rangers are rolling to start 2026-27. The Rangers eye a fifth consecutive victory Friday night, when they visit all-time goals leader Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals.
Washington Capitals News / NHL Trade Talk / October 8
Ovechkin’s Retirement Decision Isn’t as Black and White as It Seems
Alex Ovechkin‘s retirement is being framed as a simple farewell. A player who has spent 22 seasons with the same team took some time this offseason to decide if he wanted to make one more run.
NHL News / Yardbarker / October 8
Father Time rears its ugly head in Alex Ovechkin vs. Sidney Crosby rivalry
It is a harsh reminder that only Father Time is undefeated in sports. He comes for everybody eventually, no matter how great that player is, and he is unforgiving when he does.
The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz
How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?
Washington Capitals News / Yardbarker / October 5
Alex Ovechkin announces retirement but leaves himself one major loophole
Ovechkin finally answered the question everyone around the Washington Capitals has been asking. Sort of.
Washington Capitals News / Larry Brown Sports / October 5
Alex Ovechkin makes major announcement about his NHL future
Washington Capitals legend Alex Ovechkin is in his 22nd NHL season, and it turns out this will be his final chapter in a storied career. On Monday, a video surfaced of Ovechkin speaking to his teammates and saying that he will retire following the 2026-27 NHL season.
Washington Capitals News / Field Level Media / October 5
Capitals F Alex Ovechkin confirms this will be final season
Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin, who has scored the most goals in NHL history, announced Monday that this will be his final season before retiring.
Washington Capitals News / NHL Trade Talk / October 5
Alex Ovechkin announces start of NHL farewell retirement tour
Alex Ovechkin is calling it quits. That is, after the 2026-27 NHL season. Via the Washington Capitals’ official social media account (and on NHL.com), the superstar announced that this season will be his last in the NHL.
Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / October 5
Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin to retire following 2026-27 season
The greatest goal scorer in the game’s history is going to hang up his skates. On Monday, it was announced that Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin is going to retire following the 2026-27 season.
Washington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 5
Alex Ovechkin To Retire From NHL After 2026-27 Season
Legendary Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin announced today that the 2026-27 season will be his last in the NHL. Ovechkin was previously reported to be considering retirement this past summer, but elected to return to Washington.
Washington Capitals News / Yardbarker / July 16
Can the Capitals realistically chase another Stanley Cup while Alex Ovechkin chases 1,000 career goals?
Are Ovechkin's pursuit of a milestone and the Capitals' pursuit of a Stanley Cup mutually exclusive? Or are the complementary?
Washington Capitals News / Yardbarker / July 13
Did the Capitals make the right move in re-signing Alex Ovechkin?
Ovechkin has been the heart of Washington Capitals hockey for over two decades.
Washington Capitals News / Yardbarker / July 2
What should the Capitals expect out of Alex Ovechkin this season?
Alex Ovechkin ended weeks of speculation on Thursday when he announced that he is returning for a 22nd NHL season, signing a one-year contract with the Washington Capitals.
Washington Capitals News / Yardbarker / July 2
Alexander Ovechkin agrees to return to Capitals for 22nd NHL season
Ovechkin won't be riding into the sunset just yet.
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