Tag Archives: Sidney Crosby
Alex Ovechkin’s Peers Congratulate Him On Reaching 2nd On The All-Time Goals List
The Washington Capitals are celebrating Alex Ovechkin’s moving into second place on the all-time goals list tonight before their tilt with the Columbus Blue Jackets. As part of the run-up to the celebration, the Capitals released a series of congratulatory … Continue reading
2023 NHL All-Star Game Highlights: Capitals’ Ovechkin, Pittsburgh’s Crosby Combine For Three Goals In Metropolitan Division’s Semifinal Loss
While the Metropolitan Division lost in the semifinal of the three-on-three tournament by a score of 10-6 at the 2023 NHL All-Star Weekend at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Florida, Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin earned a goal and three … Continue reading
Ovi Jr, Honorary All-Star: Sergei Ovechkin Steals the Show At the 2023 Skills Competition
Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images While Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin has been a NHL All-Star a previous eight times, the 2023 All-Star Weekend will be the first in which he will be joined by one of his two sons, in this … Continue reading
More Career Milestones For Alex Ovechkin In Victory Over Canucks
Photo: Jordan Bondurant/NoVa Caps Alex Ovechkin scored two goals in the Washington Capitals’ 6-4 win over the Vancouver Canucks on Monday night, giving him 159 career multi-goal games. The tallies allowed him to pass Brett Hull for sole possession of second … Continue reading
Sucker Punch in the Steel City: Sidney Crosby Punches Nic Dowd in the Face, Dmitry Orlov Scores Moments Later
When it comes to national television matchups, there is perhaps no better than the Washington Capitals and Pittsburgh Penguins. When these two, longtime rivals play one another, a playoff-like feel is apparent and tempers can sometimes flare. During the team’s … Continue reading
Injuries Decimate Playoff Contenders In The NHL
Photo: Las Vegas Review Journal Several of the teams who were expected to be contenders in the 2021-22 season have spent much of the season dealing with a long injury list and/or long term injuries to key players. This includes … Continue reading
Penguins’ Sidney Crosby, Brian Dumoulin Test Positive For COVID-19
Photo: CBC Pittsburgh Penguins head coach Mike Sullivan announced on Wednesday that center Sidney Crosby and defenseman Brian Dumoulin have both tested positive for COVID-19 and missed the team’s practice. Both players are currently in COVID-19 protocol.
Alex Ovechkin Plays In 1,200th Career NHL Game
Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin played his very first game on October 5, 2005, a home game for the Washington Capitals against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Ovechkin played in his 1,200th career NHL games Tuesday night.
Gr8 Endurance: Appreciating Alex Ovechkin’s Longevity Compared to His Peers – 2021-22 Preseason Edition
NHL The 2021-22 season is Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin’s 17th season in the National Hockey League (NHL). And even now, at the relatively advanced age (in hockey player terms) of 36, it is still not unreasonable to expect him … Continue reading