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Washington Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin continues to deal with backlash from his relative soft stance against the Russian invasion of Ukraine. On Tuesday, it was announced that Ovechkin’s MassMutual commercial has been pulled and will no longer air on television, as ESPN’s Greg Wyshynski noted. However, the commercial can still be viewed on Mass Mutual’s […]

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin recently expressed his thoughts on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, but at least for Kevin B. Blackistone of the Washington Post, the NHL’s leading active goal scorer failed to fully capitalize on his stature to condemn Moscow’s actions. “Well, he is my president,” Ovechkin said. “I am not in politics. Like, […]

It’s absolute chaos at the moment as Vladimir Putin and Russia decided to attack Ukraine on Thursday, sparking worldwide concern. While many people are trying to flee the country, NHL legend Dominik Hasek wants to see the league take a stand against Russian players and ban them. Hasek also made a point of attacking Washington […]

Many people had been wondering what Washington Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin would say about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Well, Ovechkin finally faced the media on Friday and was asked directly about it. The Capitals star mostly tried to deflect, though he acknowledged a desire for this conflict to end soon and for there to be […]

Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals are trying to catch the New York Rangers for the third spot in the Metropolitan Division. They are behind the Rangers by four points but could close the gap in half with a win later tonight at home. Will the Caps go 2-0 this season versus New York? Or […]

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Sidney Crosby has been one of the best players on the ice since he entered the NHL in 2005. Crosby continued to add to his case as one of the best players in the history of the league on Tuesday, as he joined NHL legend Mario Lemieux and longtime Washington Capitals star […]

The Washington Capitals play host to the Ottawa Senators in the matinee matchup for the NHL game slate today. It’s time to continue our NHL odds series with a Senators-Capitals prediction and pick. In the past, Washington has dominated this matchup, going 10-0 in their last ten meetings. Can the Capitals keep it going over […]

The Washington Capitals are looking to head into the NHL All-Star break on a strong note, wrapping up their first half of the season with a matchup against the Edmonton Oilers. The Capitals will be without a key player for the clash, however, as Alex Ovechkin is set to be sidelined for the game following […]

Bitter Metropolitan Division rivals Washington Capitals and the Pittsburgh Penguins, will kick off the month of love facing against each other later tonight at PPG Paints Arena. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our NHL odds series, which includes our Capitals-Penguins prediction, odds, and pick we have laid out below. The […]

The Chicago Blackhawks made huge moves this summer in an attempt to improve their team, which included acquiring goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury from the Vegas Golden Knights. Fresh off winning the Vezina Trophy, Fleury was added to provide stability for the Blackhawks in net. But while he has done his part, Chicago remains well outside the […]

Nicklas Backstrom has been witnessing the greatness of Alex Ovechkin for several years now, but what the Great 8 pulled off in the Washington Capitals’ 3-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Friday must have given the center a little giddier, considering that it was a record-setting one.  Via Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic: […]

The Washington Capitals are having another solid season, led by future Hall of Famer Alex Ovechkin. On Wednesday night, Ovechkin made some NHL history. Less than four minutes into their game against the Chicago Blackhawks, Ovechkin found the back of the net for another power play goal. This was Ovi’s 274th career power play goal […]

Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin is showing absolutely no signs of decline in his 17th NHL season and in fact, he’s seemingly managed to elevate his game to a new level. In 28 games this season, Ovechkin has 20 goals and 44 points. Those numbers have him sitting second in the league in goals and […]

At age 36, Washington Capitals scoring machine Alex Ovechkin is still…well…a scoring machine. In the Caps’ first game of the 2021-22 NHL season, one where Ovechkin was questionable to play in days prior because of an injury he suffered in the preseason finale against the Philadelphia Flyers, the Russian superstar didn’t just take the ice […]

Washington Capitals fans should keep their expectations of Alex Ovechkin’s availability for Wednesday’s season-opening game against the New York Rangers in check. The Russian sniper is considered questionable as of the moment, with Capitals head coach Peter Laviolette not giving much about the potential of Ovechkin’s real status. Asked about Ovechkin’s availability against the Rangers, […]

There’s some uneasiness among Washington Capitals fans right now, following a scary injury suffered by Alex Ovechkin during Friday’s preseason game against the Philadelphia Flyers Friday. But for The Great 8’s teammate, T.J. Oshie, the future Hall of Famer is going to be just fine.  Ovi left the game after this awkward hit pic.twitter.com/A2qUo2Nxr5 — […]

So far, Jack Eichel remains with the Buffalo Sabres. But in the event that the star center gets moved along with his large contract somewhere else, don’t be surprised if Evgeny Kuznetsov of the Washington Capitals becomes the next hottest item in the NHL. Kuznetsov has long been rumored as a potential trade asset for […]

The NHL world was hit with some huge news on Friday. New York Rangers legendary goalie Henrik Lundqvist has announced his retirement after 15 years in the NHL. Lundqvist had a lengthy message on Twitter to announce his decision to walk away from the game of hockey. pic.twitter.com/dKKdNxHc8U — Henrik Lundqvist (@HLundqvist) August 20, 2021 […]

Well, it appears that Alex Ovechkin will finish out his NHL career with the Washington Capitals. Ovi and DC agreed to a five-year, $47.5 million extension on Tuesday, which drew a very hyped response from the Russian superstar: I’M BACK DC !!!!! #ALLCAPS pic.twitter.com/7XQPfT6aZP — Alex Ovechkin (@ovi8) July 27, 2021 Alex Ovechkin has been […]

A busy offseason is at hand for the Washington Capitals. It’s been three years since Alex Ovechkin and some of the Caps went wet and wild at Georgetown Waterfront after delivering the first — and so far only — Stanley Cup title for the nation’s capital. What followed was three straight seasons of playoff exits […]

If you’re a fan of either the Boston Bruins and the Washington Capitals and feels as though every Stanley Cup Playoffs game between these two teams has always gone down the wire, it’s simply because that’s been a trend for years now. According to the Twitter account of the NHL Public Relations, that streak is […]

The 2021 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs are here, which means the Boston Bruins and the Washington Capitals are all set to begin what should be a high-octane first-round series. Check out the latest NHL odds for this game plus our Bruins Capitals prediction and pick. The Bruins-Capitals split their eight matchups in the regular season, […]

The Boston Bruins and the Washington Capitals are on a collision course in the 2021 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs, as they will face each other in the first round. As if this matchup needs any more flavor to spice things up, this series will see Caps hulking defenseman Zdeno Chara going up against the team […]

Washington Capitals wing Tom Wilson is pushing back on the notion he did anything malicious after being involved in a high-profile incident in a game against the New York Rangers. Wilson spoke to the media Friday for the first time since receiving a 10-minute misconduct for punching Rangers wing Pavel Buchnevich and slamming Artemi Panarin […]

The New York Rangers have been involved with plenty of drama with Tom Wilson and the Washington Capitals this week, and they just drew some pretty ludicrous penalties from the NHL considering the relative lack of punishment for a repeat offender in Wilson. First, the Rangers were fined $250,000 for their harshly worded letter aimed […]

Washington Capitals forward T.J. Oshie announced the death of his father on Tuesday, and then he followed that up by honoring him with a hat trick in a 4-2 victory over the New York Rangers on Wednesday. Oshie’s father passed away at the age of 56 after dealing with Alzheimer’s disease. Tim Oshie was able […]

It has been a rather eventful week for the New York Rangers, with a lot of it involving the Washington Capitals. Earlier in the week, Capitals forward and noted goon Tom Wilson ended Rangers star Artemi Panarin’s season with his bush league actions and also punched forward Pavel Buchnevich in the back of the head […]

Tom Wilson of the Washington Capitals is a dangerous man. A noted goon, Wilson essentially tried to murder New York Rangers star Artemi Panarin during their game on Monday. Everything started when the Canadian made an extremely dangerous play on Pavel Buchnevich, as he punched the Russian while laying on the ground. Tom Wilson once […]

There wasn’t a lot of action on today’s NHL trade deadline, however, one that flew in right at the buzzer is one that’s worth noting. The Washington Capitals acquired forward Anthony Mantha from the Detroit Red Wings in exchange for Richard Panik, Jakub Vrana, and two picks. Those two picks were a first-round pick in […]

The game between the Washington Capitals and the Boston Bruins on Friday was not safe from another one of Tom Wilson’s familiar nasty hits, this time with Brandon Carlo being on the receiving end in the first period of the contest. Capitals head coach Peter Laviolette claimed that he witnessed the play transpire but still […]

Longtime New York Rangers goaltender Henrik Lundqvist was gearing up for a new chapter with the Washington Capitals. However, Lundqvist announced Thursday he will not compete in the 2021 NHL season due to a heart condition. Lundqvist said he consulted with numerous specialists, and it was eventually determined the risk of playing with the condition […]

Longtime New York Rangers goaltender Henrik Lundqvist had spent the entirety of his 15-year career with the club, until now. The Rangers bought out the remainder of Lundqvist’s contract, effectively making him a free agent. It has not taken long for the future Hall of Famer to find a new team. Henrik Lundqvist inked a […]

Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals is the latest star athlete to pay tribute to the late Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. The NHL superstar usually wears number eight, but for the team’s next game, Ovechkin wore number 24 during warmups. Ovechkin wore the jersey for Wednesday’s game against the Nashville Predators which is […]

At long last, the Washington Capitals are able to successfully exorcise their postseason demons, as the Caps completed their incredible Stanley Cup Playoffs run with a 4-3 victory over the expansion team Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday on the road, sealing the series in their favor, four games to one. Alexander Ovechkin, a surefire future […]

April is the most exciting time of every year for hockey fans. The NHL regular season has ended and the quest for Lord Stanley’s Cup is beginning. Each year, 16 teams make the playoffs: eight from the Eastern Conference and eight from the Western Conference. The top three teams from each division are automatically playoff […]

The 2016-17 NHL season was great for the Pittsburgh Penguins and their fans. Led by superstars Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin as well as young star goalie Matt Murray, the Penguins were the first team to successfully defend their Stanley Cup title since the mighty Detroit Red Wings of the late ’90s. Even without their […]