Alexander Ovechkin: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Washington Capitals News / Blade of Steel / April 29

Washington Capitals Get Worrying News on Alex Ovechkin Ahead of Game Five

Worrying news for the Washington Capitals emerged about Alex Ovechkin ahead of the fifth game against the Montreal Canadiens. The Washington Capitals now hold a 3-1 lead over the Montreal Canadiens in the first round of the playoffs.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 28

Canadiens’ rookie goalie thinks Alex Ovechkin deserves suspension for hit

The Washington Capitals beat the Montreal Canadiens 5-2 on Sunday to take a 3-1 series lead. This series has ben chippy, with a fight bleeding onto the bench during Game 3 and some big hits in Game 4.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 28

Capitals take commanding series lead vs. Canadiens

Capitals flex their muscles, take commanding series lead vs. Canadiens

With a 5-2 win on Sunday, the Washington Capitals made anyone who thought Montreal could make a series out of their first-round matchup think again.

Watch: Tom Wilson, Josh Anderson fight on Capitals bench

Josh Anderson, Tom Wilson fined for unsportsmanlike conduct

Stanley Cup playoff takeaways: Connor Hellebuyck narrative not going away

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The 'Most 30-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz

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The 'NHL Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

Montreal Canadiens News / Blade of Steel / April 27

Canadiens Fans Furious at Referees After Alex Ovechkin Makes Dirty Hit on Jake Evans

Fans of the Montreal Canadiens are furious tonight after Alex Ovechkin got away with a dirty hit on Jake Evans with just a minor penalty. The Montreal Canadiens are fighting for their lives tonight as they host the Washington Capitals in goal.

NHL News / House of Hockey / April 27

Alex Ovechkin Makes Bold Comments About the Bell Centre Crowd Ahead of Canadiens/Capitals Game 4

The Washington Capitals fell in Game 3 in Montreal, but now their captain has dismissed the lauded atmosphere in the Bell Centre after a dominant win by the Canadiens last time out.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 24

Alex Ovechkin-Jayden Daniels photo after Capitals-Canadiens game generates buzz

Two Washington pro stars got together Wednesday night for a memorable photo that must have left D.C. fans hyped. Following the Washington Capitals’ 3-1

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 23

3 Capitals Storylines to Follow Ahead of Game 2 vs. Canadiens

Hockey returns to Capital One Arena on Wednesday night for Game 2 of the First-Round series between the Washington Capitals and the Montreal Canadiens.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / April 23

The Blueprint to Creating a Stanley Cup-Winning Team

Every April, sixteen teams enter the Stanley Cup Playoffs with one goal in mind, which is to etch their name into NHL history on the Stanley Cup. Some enter the postseason hot and ready, while some barely make it and are just getting warmed up.

NHL News / Athlon Sports / April 22

Cole Caufield's Three-Word Response to Alex Ovechkin's Hit

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin did more than score goals on Monday's 3-2 overtime win over the Montreal Canadiens. In fact, Ovechkin delivered in every way during the Capitals' Game 1 victory over the Habs, scoring twice—including a historic overtime winner—and setting the tone physically with a game-high seven hits.

NHL News / House of Hockey / April 22

Referee Mistake Directly Leads to Canadiens Losing Game 1 Against Washington

Canadiens fans and reporters are up in arms after a supposed referee blunder led to the Capitals scoring the game-winning goal just moments later in overtime.

Washington Capitals News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 22

Capitals news: Alex Ovechkin drops blunt take on epic career-first goal to beat Canadiens

It is hard to imagine that the NHL’s all-time leader in regular-season goals did not have a playoff overtime winner, but that was true for Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin before 2:26 into overtime on Monday against the Montreal Canadiens.

Washington Capitals News / Athlon Sports / April 22

NHL Reacts to Alex Ovechkin's Historic Moment in Capitals-Canadiens Game

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin has broken almost every major scoring record in NHL history, but he keeps finding ways to rewrite history. On Monday night, the 39-year-old Capitals captain added one more elusive milestone to his never-ending resume by scoring his first career playoff overtime goal.

Washington Capitals News / Field Level Media / April 22

NHL roundup: Alex Ovechkin's first playoff OT goal lifts Caps

Alex Ovechkin scored two goals, including the winner in overtime, to lift the Washington Capitals to a 3-2 victory over the visiting Montreal Canadiens in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference quarterfinal series on Monday.

NHL News / Larry Brown Sports / April 21

Alex Ovechkin plays hero with OT winner in Game 1 vs. Canadiens

Alex Ovechkin’s history-making 2024-25 season continued on Monday night. Ovi was fantastic from start to finish in Game 1 of the Washington Capitals’ first-round series against the Montreal Canadiens at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.

Washington Capitals News / Field Level Media / April 21

Alex Ovechkin nets OT winner as Capitals nip Habs

Alex Ovechkin scored two goals, including the winner in overtime, to lift the Washington Capitals to a 3-2 victory over the visiting Montreal Canadiens in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference quarterfinal series on Monday.

Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / April 21

Ovechkin Scores OT Winner in Capitals’ 3-2 Victory Over Canadiens in Game 1

Alex Ovechkin scored the overtime game-winning goal in a 3-2 win for the Washington Capitals over the Montreal Canadiens at Capital One Arena on Monday night.

Washington Capitals News / Yardbarker / April 21

Watch: Capitals win Game 1 after first playoff OT goal from Ovechkin

Watch: Capitals win Game 1 after first playoff OT goal from Alex Ovechkin

Just when NHL fans thought Alex Ovechkin didn't have anymore career milestones to hit, he found another.

Who else? Capitals' Ovechkin breaks scoreless tie in Game 1 vs. Canadiens

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The 'Most goals for every NHL franchise' quiz

Washington Capitals News / Yardbarker / April 21

Who else? Ovechkin breaks scoreless tie in Game 1 vs. Canadiens

Who else? Capitals' Alex Ovechkin breaks scoreless tie in Game 1 vs. Canadiens

Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin added to his historic 2024-25 season with the first goal of Washington's Stanley Cup playoffs run.

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The 'Most 30-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz

Washington Capitals News / Field Level Media / April 20

Alex Ovechkin, top-seeded Capitals launch Cup quest vs. Canadiens

In his final tune-up before the playoffs begin, Alex Ovechkin spent time on the ice with a different and beloved pair of teammates: his young sons, Sergei and Ilya.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / April 19

Canadiens Star Downplays Alex Ovechkin Matchup

The Montreal Canadiens are one of few surprising teams to reach the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs, but they’ll have a tall task ahead of them. In their first-round matchup, the Canadiens will take on the top-seeded team in the Eastern Conference in the Washington Capitals.

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