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“I Don’t Know, Some Mike Bossy Guy”: Former Capital Brooks Laich Talks Alex Ovechkin’s 800th Goal, Stories From the Road, and More In Appearance on Daily Faceoff Podcast

Posted on December 19, 2022 by Michael Fleetwood

Rob Carr/Getty Images Alex Ovechkin’s ascension to the 800-goal club and continued chase of Wayne Gretzky’s all-time record of 894 Goals Scored has captured the attention of the hockey world, and his recent achievement has drawn congratulations from teammates past … Continue reading →

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“Now That He Has His Sights On It, There’s No Question He’s Going to Get It”: Former Capitals Coach Barry Trotz On Alex Ovechkin’s 800th Goal and Climb Up the NHL Record Books

Posted on December 15, 2022 by Michael Fleetwood

Joe Noyes Photography/NoVa Caps Former Washington Capitals Head Coach Barry Trotz coached Alexander Ovechkin for four seasons, and was the bench boss who witnessed The Great Eight finally hoist the Stanley Cup in 2018, after which he resigned due to … Continue reading →

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“What A Milestone! So Proud of You Friend”: Peers, Fans, the Hockey World, And Beyond React To Alex Ovechkin’s 800th Career Goal

Posted on December 14, 2022 by Jon Sorensen

Michael Reaves/Getty Images NHL history was made on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at United Center in Chicago, Illinois as Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin recorded a hat trick to become just the third player in the league’s history to reach … Continue reading →

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And the Countdown Continues: Alex Ovechkin Scores Career Goals No. 798 and 799 Against Chicago Blackhawks, Pulls Within One of 800, Two of Tying Gordie Howe

Posted on December 13, 2022 by Michael Fleetwood

Michael Reaves/Getty Images Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin scored his 798th and 799th career goals in the first period of the team’s game against the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday night, putting him to within one of reaching 800 goals in … Continue reading →