Alexander Ovechkin

• Alex Ovechkin at 800 goals now, chasing Gordie Howe for 2nd place on NHL’s all-time list

  Alex Ovechkin becoming just the third NHL player with 800 goals has put him on the verge taking his next big step in hockey history.

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  Dec 14, 2022
  
• Edmonton Oilers tangle with Ovechkin and Capitals

  Two of the NHL's best power play scorers go head-to-head Monday night at Rogers Place when the Edmonton Oilers host the Washington Capitals.

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  Dec 5, 2022
  
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• Russian NHL star Ovechkin faces calls to ‘do more’ to condemn Ukraine war

  The hockey star has a longtime friendship with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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  Mar 11, 2022
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• Ovechkin ties Jagr for 3rd place on all-time NHL scoring list as Capitals down Flames 5-4

  Alex Ovechkin scored twice and Nic Dowd had the pivotal go-ahead goal as the Washington Capitals came from behind in the third period for a 5-4 win over the Calgary Flames.

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  Mar 9, 2022
• NHL fines Washington Capitals $100K for violating COVID-19 protocols

  Alex Ovechkin and other Washington Capitals players have been added to the NHL's COVID-19 list and the team was fined $100,000 by the league for violating coronavirus protocols.

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  Jan 20, 2021
• Alex Ovechkin become 8th NHL player to score 700 career goals

  The 34-year-old Washington Capital's player one-timed a slap shot from the right circle that went in off the left post 4:50 into the third period, tying the game at 2.

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  Feb 22, 2020
• Rick Zamperin: Alex Ovechkin could break Wayne Gretzky’s goal scoring record

  Entering Thursday night's game against the Montreal Canadiens, 'The Great 8' leads the NHL with 51 goals and is 237 away from breaking Wayne Gretcky's all-time scoring record.

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  Apr 4, 2019
• Cole Harbour’s Nathan MacKinnon named Central Division captain for all-star weekend

  This will be the third consecutive all-star appearance for the former Halifax Moosehead and 2013 first-overall pick.

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  Dec 27, 2018
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• Alexander Ovechkin gift thrills young fan in wheelchair following Capitals game in Calgary

  Little did Aydin Ali and his family know, when they went to see the Washington Capitals play in Calgary last week, he'd be getting a surprise souvenir from the game to take home and cherish. 

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  Nov 2, 2018
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• Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals win Stanley Cup

  The Washington Capitals beat the Vegas Golden Knights 4-3 in Game 5 to win the Stanley Cup on Thursday. 

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  Jun 7, 2018