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Alex Ovechkin goals tracker: Capitals star 22 away from passing Wayne Gretzky for all-time NHL record
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is already one of the most heralded players in NHL history. The legendary forward already has a ton of records on the NHL history books, but there's one more still to go that could put him in the pantheon of all-time greats.
Capitals changing Alex Ovechkin's linemate amid Wayne Gretzky chase
The Washington Capitals are fiddling with the lineup to try and help Alex Ovechkin break an all-time great scoring record.
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin scores goal No. 873 in chase for Wayne Gretzky's goals record
Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin scored in the 3rd period against the Nashville Predators to bring him within 21 goals of Wayne Gretzky.
Alex Ovechkin scores 20 goals in a season for 20th time as Capitals beat Predators
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Alex Ovechkin had a goal and an assist, Ethen Frank got his first NHL goal and the Washington Capitals beat the Nashville Predators 4-1 on Saturday night. Tom Wilson and Andrew Mangiapane also scored for the Capitals. Logan Thompson stopped 32 shots as the Capitals won for the second time in three games.
Capitals Alex Ovechkin Reaches Rare Scoring Achievement
Alex Ovechkin is already in the midst of a historic season, but the Washington Capitals legend continues to prove why he’s the best goal scorer in NHL history.
Alex Ovechkin career goal tracker: How close is the Capitals captain to breaking Wayne Gretzky's record
For the first time in his career, there is no one between Ovechkin and Gretzky on the all-time list. He passed Gordie Howe for second place in 2022-23, breaking Gretzky's record f
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NHL Rumours: Washington Capitals Goalie Situation
NHL rumours. We’re nearing the March 7 trade deadline and some big moves could be in the offing. Clubs have decisions to make ...
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NHL EDGE stats: 10 numbers behind GR8 CHASE
The Capitals are the only NHL team to rank in the top five of the League in goals from both high-danger areas (75; third) and ...
Capitals relying on opportunistic power play as Ducks pay a visit
One reason the Washington Capitals have managed to string together a seven-game point streak is their consistency on the power play.
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Watch: Capitals prospect Ethen Frank scores first NHL goal against Predators
Prospect Ethen Frank scored his first NHL goal Saturday against the Nashville Predators, roughly 24 hours after logging his ...
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Ovechkin scores No. 873, Capitals top Predators to push point streak to 7
NASHVILLE -- Alex Ovechkin scored his 873rd NHL goal and had an assist, and the Washington Capitals extended their point ...
Nashville Predators lose 4-1 to Washington Capitals, Alex Ovechkin scores No. 873
Logan Thompson made 32 saves for the Washington Capitals and the Nashville Predators lost 4-1 on home ice on Saturday.
Capitals Goalie Deserves Vezina Trophy Consideration
The Washington Capitals snuck their way into the Stanley Cup Playoffs last season, but they seem like the real deal this time around. With a 28-10-5 record, the ...
Capitals Will See If Thompson Can 'Grab The Reins' In Net As Lindgren Recovers; Latest On Goaltender's Injury
Thompson has the fourth-highest save percentage in the NHL among goalies with at least 20 games played, and he's only lost in ...