Capitals slip past Ducks on Alex Ovechkin tiebreaker
Alex Ovechkin scored the tiebreaking goal early in the third period, and the Washington Capitals kept up their playoff push with a 3-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday night.
View ArticleNHL -- Handing out NHL's individual awards
With just over two weeks remaining in the NHL season, Pierre LeBrun looks at the front-runners for the NHL's individual awards.
View ArticleCaps' firings aren't all Ovechkin's fault
And then there was Ovie. Or at least that's how it seems in Washington now that longtime GM George McPhee has been cut loose, his contract not bein...
View ArticleSidney Crosby of Pittsburgh Penguins named NHL MVP for 2nd time
Seven years after Sidney Crosby won his first Hart Memorial Trophy, the Pittsburgh Penguins' captain has been recognized as the NHL's best once again.
View Article2014-15 NHL season preview -- Seven biggest offseason storylines
With training camps open across the hockey landscape, Scott Burnside looks at the seven biggest offseason storylines.
View Article2014-15 NHL season preview -- Predicting the league's award winners
Pierre LeBrun offers up his predictions for the NHL's major awards in 2014-15, including two trophies for Steven Stamkos.
View ArticleDavid Backes tops physical effectiveness rankings - NHL
Which NHL forwards that drive physical play are also strong drivers of possession? Matthew Coller of Hockey Prospectus introduces the physical effectiveness rankings, led by David Backes.
View Article3 stars of the week: Oshie, Ovechkin, Price
From the official NHL release: OSHIE, OVECHKIN AND PRICE NAMED NHL 'THREE STARS' OF THE WEEK NEW YORK (Jan. 5, 2015) - St. Louis Blues right win...
View ArticleLeafs need to learn from Caps' old mistakes
TORONTO -- It is fitting, in many ways, that the Toronto Maple Leafs open the post-Randy Carlyle era Wednesday night versus the Washington Capitals. ...
View ArticleNHL completes the roster for All-Star Game
Defenseman Drew Doughty and forward Anze Kopitar of the Stanley Cup champion Los Angeles Kings where among the 36 players added to the NHL All-Star roster Saturday for the Sunday, Jan. 25 game in...
View ArticleRyan Johansen of Columbus Blue Jackets is first player taken in NHL All-Star...
Phil Kessel was once again dealt for Tyler Seguin, Columbus Blue Jackets center Ryan Johansen was the No. 1 overall pick and superstar Alexander Ovechkin did not get his new car.
View ArticleRyan Johansen of hometown Columbus Blue Jackets steals show, wins breakaway...
Not that they did before, but it's official now: No one wants to get in front of Shea Weber's shot.
View ArticleNHL-leading Alex Ovechkin scores 2 in first to help Caps drop Ducks
Alex Ovechkin scored twice in the first period to take over the NHL lead in goals, sending the Washington Capitals to a 5-3 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday.
View ArticleFebruary's 3 stars: Dubnyk, Price, Ovechkin
Minnesota Wild goaltender Devan Dubnyk, Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price and Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin have been named the ...
View ArticlePlayer Power Rankings: Alex Ovechkin and P.K. Subban are on the rise
Forwards Trending up: Alex Ovechkin, Washington Capitals -- When you get a phone call from The Great One himself, you know you're doing something ri...
View ArticleNHL - Morning 3-on-3 -- Has Alex Ovechkin cemented his legacy?
Alex Ovechkin has transformed his game while chasing the 500-goal milestone. In Monday's Morning 3-on-3, we ask whether Ovechkin's career can be considered elite without a Stanley Cup title.
View ArticleNHL's 3 stars: Alex Ovechkin, Petr Mrazek and Tyson Barrie
Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin, Detroit Red Wings goaltender Petr Mrazek and Colorado Avalanche defenseman Tyson Barrie have been named t...
View ArticleNHL - Morning 3-on-3 -- Alex Ovechkin is back on top of the scoring race
A hat trick on Thursday has Alex Ovechkin back atop the goal-scoring race. In Friday's Morning 3-on-3, we discuss his recent surge, changes to his game and what they mean for the Caps.
View ArticleNHL's 3 stars of February: Ryan Getzlaf, Alex Ovechkin, Filip Forsberg
Anaheim Ducks center Ryan Getzlaf, Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin and Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg have been named the NH...
View ArticleNHL - Are 50-goal scorers a thing of the past?
Alex Ovechkin is the only player with a chance to score 50 goals this season, but the debate remains whether the lack of goals means a lack of excitement in the game.
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