Tag Archives: Sidney Crosby

Alex Ovechkin’s Peers Congratulate Him On Reaching 2nd On The All-Time Goals List

Posted on March 21, 2023 by Jon Sorensen

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 →

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2023 NHL All-Star Game Highlights: Capitals’ Ovechkin, Pittsburgh’s Crosby Combine For Three Goals In Metropolitan Division’s Semifinal Loss

Posted on February 4, 2023 by Harrison Brown

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 →

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Line Combinations Worth Trying At 2023 NHL All-Star Game

Posted on February 4, 2023 by Harrison Brown

Photo: WYNT The NHL All-Star Game gives fans and coaches the opportunity to see players play with others that they have not before and may never get to again. Heading into the 2023 All-Star Weekend in Sunrise, Florida, NoVa Caps … Continue reading →

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Ovi Jr, Honorary All-Star: Sergei Ovechkin Steals the Show At the 2023 Skills Competition

Posted on February 3, 2023 by Michael Fleetwood

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 →

Posted in Games, News, NHL, Washington Capitals | Tagged Alex Ovechkin, Breakaway Challenge, Michael Fleetwood, NHL, NHL All-Star Game, NHL Skills Competition, Ovi Jr, Players, Sergei Ovechkin, Sidney Crosby | 6 Comments

More Career Milestones For Alex Ovechkin In Victory Over Canucks

Posted on October 18, 2022 by Diane Doyle

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 →

Posted in Game Re-Caps, Games, News, NHL, Offense, Players, Washington Capitals | Tagged Adam Oates, Alex Ovechkin, Brett Hull, Brian Trottier, Doug Gilmour, Dylan Strome, Evgeny Kuznetsov, Gordie Howe, Milestone, Milestones, NHL Milestone, Sidney Crosby, Vancouver Canucks, Washington Capitals Milestones | 5 Comments

Sucker Punch in the Steel City: Sidney Crosby Punches Nic Dowd in the Face, Dmitry Orlov Scores Moments Later

Posted on April 9, 2022 by Michael Fleetwood

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 →

Posted in Games, News, NHL, Players, Teams, Washington Capitals | Tagged Dmitry Orlov, Games, Goal, Michael Fleetwood, NHL, Nic Dowd, Pittsburgh Penguiins, Players, Sidney Crosby, Washington Capitals | 5 Comments

Injuries Decimate Playoff Contenders In The NHL

Posted on November 7, 2021 by Diane Doyle

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 →

Posted in Injuries, News, NHL, Teams, Washington Capitals | Tagged Anthony Mantha, Cale Makar, Colorado Avalanche, Evgeni Malkin, Las Vegas Knights, Mark Stone, Max Pacioretty, Nathan MacKinnon, Nicklas Backstrom, Pittsburgh Penguins, Ryan O'Reilly, Sidney Crosby, St Louis Blues, T.J. Oshie | Leave a comment

Penguins’ Sidney Crosby, Brian Dumoulin Test Positive For COVID-19

Posted on November 3, 2021 by Harrison Brown

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.

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Alex Ovechkin Plays In 1,200th Career NHL Game

Posted on October 19, 2021 by Diane Doyle

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.

Posted in History, News, NHL, Players, Washington Capitals | Tagged Alex Kovalev, Alex Ovechkin, Alexander Ovechkin, Brett Hull, Calle Johansson, Colorado Avalanche, Dustin Brown, Joe Thornton, Marcel Dionne, Mark Messier, Ryan Sutter, Sergei Fedorov, Sergei Gonchar, Sidney Crosby, Zdeno Chara | 1 Comment

Gr8 Endurance: Appreciating Alex Ovechkin’s Longevity Compared to His Peers – 2021-22 Preseason Edition

Posted on October 3, 2021 by Diane Doyle

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 →

Posted in News, NHL, Players, Washington Capitals | Tagged 2003 NHL Entry Draft, 2004 NHL Draft, 2004 NHL Entry Draft, 2005 NHL Entry Draft, Alex Ovechkin, Diane Doyle, Evgeni Malkin, Joe Pavelski, Ryan Getzlaf, Ryan Suter, Sidney Crosby | 2 Comments