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Capitals Shoot Down Flyers, 3-1; Alex Ovechkin Scores Goal #714

Posted on March 7, 2021 by Jon Sorensen

Photo: Len Redkoles/NHL via Getty Images The Washington Capitals beat the Philadelphia Flyers 2-1 Sunday evening at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. Following a first strike by the Flyers, the Capitals answered with goals from Alex Ovechkin, Dmitry Orlov … Continue reading →

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Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin Scores Career Goal No. 714; Four Goals Shy of Passing Phil Esposito For Sixth-Most Goals in NHL History

Posted on March 7, 2021 by Della Young

Photo: @Capitals Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin scored his eighth goal of the season and No. 714 of his career during Sunday’s clash with the Philadelphia Flyers at Wells Fargo Center. He sits four goals shy of passing Phil Esposito … Continue reading →

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Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin Fined $5,000 For Spearing Bruins’ Trent Frederic

Posted on March 4, 2021 by Harrison Brown

Photo: NBC Sports The NHL’s Department of Player Safety announced on Thursday morning that Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin was fined $5,000 for spearing forward Trent Frederic in the groin with 5:30 left of the team’s 2-1 shootout win over … Continue reading →

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Back In Business: Ilya Samsonov Records First Victory Since January 14 in 3-2 Win Over the New Jersey Devils

Posted on February 28, 2021 by Michael Fleetwood

Bruce Bennett/Getty Images While the 2020-21 NHL season would be unlike any other, for second-year Washington Capitals goaltender Ilya Samsonov, it has been one filled with challenges. After going 1-0-1 with a 3.36 Goals-Against Average and .868 Save Percentage in … Continue reading →

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Capitals Dump Devils, 3-2; Ilya Samsonov Wins In First Start Since January 17; Nicklas Backstrom Scores 10th Goal Of Season

Posted on February 28, 2021 by Jon Sorensen

Photo: Bruce Bennett/NHL via Getty Images The Washington Capitals beat the New Jersey Devils 3-2 Saturday afternoon at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Ilya Samsonov stopped 18 of 20 shots faced in his first start since January 17. … Continue reading →

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Evgeny Kuznetsov Out Day-To-Day With Upper-Body Injury, Will Not Suit Up For Capitals On Saturday

Posted on February 27, 2021 by Harrison Brown

The Washington Capitals announced prior to their game at the New Jersey Devils on Saturday afternoon (1 PM ET, NBC Sports Washington locally, NHL Network nationally) that center Evgeny Kuznetsov will not play due to an upper-body injury.

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Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin Will Be Game Time Decision vs. Devils, Played Through Lower-Body Injury On Thursday

Posted on February 26, 2021 by Harrison Brown

Photo: Patrick McDermott/Getty Images Washington Capitals head coach Peter Laviolette told the media on Friday that captain Alex Ovechkin will be a game-time decision on Saturday against the New Jersey Devils (1 PM ET, NBC Sports Washington locally, NHL Network … Continue reading →

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Luxury Swiss Watchmaker Hublot Releases New Watch in Honor of Alex Ovechkin and His Accomplishments

Posted on February 18, 2021 by Della Young

Photos: Hublot Luxury Swiss watchmaker Hublot is releasing a Big Bang Unico Red Carbon watch in honor of Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin and his accomplishments. Here are the details of this new, limited-edition accessory.

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The Goal: “Part Deux” – Retro Recap – Washington Capitals vs Montreal Canadians – February 18, 2009

Posted on February 17, 2021 by Diane Doyle

Mike Carlson/Associated Press In the history of the Washington Capitals, the month of February has seemed to be one in which players have either good fortune or a knack, for scoring memorable, highlight-reel goals, including current team captain Alex Ovechkin. … Continue reading →

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Alex Ovechkin’s Hustle On The Backcheck Sets Up Capitals Second Goal Against Penguins

Posted on February 17, 2021 by Jon Sorensen

The Capitals turned in their most complete effort of the season in last night’s 3-1 win over the Penguins in Pittsburgh. There were no serious gaps in play, with the team battling for 60-minutes. As a result, the Capitals put an … Continue reading →

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