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Alex Ovechkin and the Dynamic Dynamos – Russian Super League Champions 15 Years Ago
Photo: KHL 15 years ago, the NHL season was cancelled due to a lockout. As a result, numerous NHL players signed contracts to play in the Russian Super League, while other players, who might normally have come over from Russia … Continue reading
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Tagged Alex Ovechkin, Alexander Ovechkin, Dynamo Moscow, History, Pavel Datsyuk, Russian Super League
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Interview with Alex Ovechkin’s First Professional Hockey Coach
Photos: Sport Express Igor Rabiner of Sports Express in Russia is currently interviewing the coaches who worked with Alex Ovechkin before he left Russia to play in North America. Most recently Rabiner conducted an interview with Alex Ovechkin’s first professional … Continue reading
Posted in Coach, News, Players
Tagged Alex Ovechkin, Alexander Ovechkin, Dynamo Moscow, History, Interview, Vladimir Semenov
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Friday the Thirteenth – Ode to the Jasons
Bruce Bennett/Getty Images North America Fans of the “Friday the Thirteenth” series of movies are familiar with the fact that the main character in the movie series was named Jason Voorhees. With Friday, March 13, approaching, NoVa Caps takes a … Continue reading
Capitals Alumni Profile: Al Jensen
NHL Over their nearly 46 seasons in the National Hockey League, the Washington Capitals have employed the services of a number of notable goaltenders, from household names such as Olaf Kolzig and Braden Holtby, to less notable names such as … Continue reading
Posted in History, News, NHL, Players, Teams, Washington Capitals
Tagged AL Jensen, Capitals Alumni Profile, Franchise History, History, Michael Fleetwood, NHL, Washington Capitals
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Saturday Night Regional Rivalry – Retro Recap: Washington Capitals vs New York Rangers – March 3, 1984
NHL The Washington Capitals and New York Rangers have long been natural rivals. Over the nearly 46 seasons the Capitals have been in the league, the two Eastern Conference and Atlantic region teams have met multiples times during the regular … Continue reading
Posted in Game Re-Caps, Games, History, News, NHL, Players, Teams, Washington Capitals
Tagged Bengt Gustafsson, Bobby Carpenter, Bryan Murray, Diane Doyle, Herb Brooks, History, Mark Pavelich, Mike Gartner, New York Rangers, NHL, Retro Recap, Teams, Washington Capitals
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“See You At 800”: Wayne Gretzky Congratulates Alex Ovechkin on Reaching 700 Goals
Getty Images When it comes to NHL greats, there is no player greater than Wayne Gretzky, appropriately nicknamed The Great One. The NHL’s greatest player of all-time is widely respected around the league and holds dozens of NHL records, topped … Continue reading
Posted in Games, History, News, NHL, Offense, Players, Washington Capitals
Tagged 700 Goals, Alex Ovechkin, Goals, History, Michael Fleetwood, NHL Record, Wayne Gretzky
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Countdown Complete! Alex Ovechkin Scores 700th Career Goal Against New Jersey Devils
The question on everyone’s mind heading into the 2019-20 season was when Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin would reach the 700-goal milestone, as he entered the season with 658 goals and would need a reasonable 42 goals to become the eighth … Continue reading
Posted in Games, History, News, NHL, Offense, Players, Teams, Washington Capitals
Tagged 700, Alex Ovechkin, Games, Goals, History, Metropolitan Division, Michael Fleetwood, New Jersey Devils, NHL, Players, Washington Capitals
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Bonzai Snatches Victory From Defeat: Retro Recap – Washington Capitals vs New York Islanders – February 3, 1996
NHL Before the arrival of Alex Ovechkin, the Capitals’ game-breaking franchise player came in the form of Peter Bondra. Bondra’s heroics were displayed on many occasions, including in a game against the New York Islanders on February 3, 1996, one … Continue reading
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Tagged Diane Doyle, Games, History, Michal Pivonka, New York Islanders, Peter Bondra, Retro Recap, U.S. Air Arena, Washington Capitals
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Early Bonzai Birthday Present – Retro Recap: Washington Capitals vs Tampa Bay Lightning – February 5, 1994
NHL Capitals great Peter Bondra was long considered the best offensive player and player overall in franchise history before the emergence of Alex Ovechkin. During his prime years, Bondra was an offensive dynamo and a weapon for Washington every night. … Continue reading
Posted in Game Re-Caps, Games, History, News, NHL, Players, Teams, Washington Capitals
Tagged Dale Hunter, Diane Doyle, Dmitri Khristich, Games, History, NHL, Peter Bondra, Retro Recap, Tampa Bay Lightning, Washington Capitals
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Alex Ovechkin Records 27th Career Hat Trick Against Los Angeles Kings, Moves Closer to 700 Goals
Patrick McDermott/NHLI via Getty Images Since before and after the All-Star break, Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin has been the NHL’s hottest player. Ending the two games before the All-Star break with consecutive hat tricks, the Capitals’ captain for was named … Continue reading
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Tagged Alex Ovechkin, Games, Goals, Hat Trick, History, Los Angeles Kings, Michael Fleetwood, NHL, Offense, Players, Washington Capitals
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