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Year 2009

 

Rate Video: James Duthie takes on Alex Ovechkin on NHL2K10Video included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at YouTube external link    Thu, Oct 1

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By rss@youtube.com (Erkkipasi) Author: Erkkipasi Keywords: Alexander Ovechkin Washington Capitals NHL 2K10 ice hockey Wii TSN Added: October 1, 2009

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Original at YouTube external link    Wed, Sep 9

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By rss@youtube.com (Sergeio24) Author: Sergeio24 Keywords: Alex Ovechkin NHL Washington Capitals Russia Moscow NYC 2K10 from russia with glove .com Added: September 9, 2009

Rate Video: NHL Playoffs: Washington vs. NY RangersVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at truveo.com external link    Tue, Jun 2    10 related articles

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Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals take their high powered offense into the Stanley Cup Playoffs to take on the New York Rangers in the ... www.truveo.com

Rate Video: NHL Playoffs: Washington vs. NY Rangers

Original at Veoh external link    Mon, May 11    10 related articles

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Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals take their high powered offense into the Stanley Cup Playoffs to take on the New York Rangers in the ... www.veoh.com

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Original at AOL Video external link    Fri, Apr 24    3 related articles

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Washington Capitals highlight video tribute congratulating Alex Ovechkin on setting the Capitals record for most goals in a single season. video.aol.com

Rate Video: Alex Ovechkin vs. Little Girl: Wii Boxing

Original at Veoh external link    Sun, Apr 19

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Alex Ovechkin and other Washington Capitals visited the kids at Children's National Medical Center on Feb. 17, 2009. They played video games, and ... www.veoh.com

Rate Video: Alex Ovechkin In NHL super skills break away contest 2009

Original at Veoh external link    Tue, Apr 14

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Alex Ovechkin In super skills break away contest 2009. NHL Washington Capitals. www.veoh.com

Rate Video: NHL Playoffs: Washington vs. NY Rangers

Original at AOL Video external link    Mon, Apr 13    10 related articles

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Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals take their high powered offense into the Stanley Cup Playoffs to take on the New York Rangers in the ... video.aol.com

Rate Video: NHL Games of the Year-Canadiens vs. Capitals 2008

Original at AOL Video external link    Mon, Apr 13    8 related articles

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The Washington Capitals held a 3-0 lead midway through the second period, with two goals from Alex Ovechkin, before the Montreal Canadiens scored ... video.aol.com

Rate Ovechkin Tribute Video - Caps Single Season Goal RecordVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at truveo.com external link    Sun, Apr 12    3 related articles

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Washington Capitals highlight video tribute congratulating Alex Ovechkin on setting the Capitals record for most goals in a single season. www.truveo.com

Rate Video: Canadiens vs. Capitals 2008Video included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at truveo.com external link    Tue, Apr 7    8 related articles

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The Washington Capitals held a 3-0 lead midway through the second period, with two goals from Alex Ovechkin, before the Montreal Canadiens scored ... www.truveo.com

Rate Video: Ottawa 4, Washington 7

Original at AOL Video external link    Tue, Mar 3    8 related articles

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Alex Ovechkin scored three goals for his seventh career hat trick and second of the season to lead the Washington Capitals to a 7-4 win over the ... video.aol.com

Rate Video: Capitals 8, Senators 6

Original at AOL Video external link    Mon, Mar 2

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Ovechkin scored 4 times and added an assist in this high-scoring affair. - NHL - Washington Capitals - Dany Heatley - Alex Ovechkin - Jason Spezza video.aol.com

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Original at YouTube external link    Tue, Feb 24

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By rss@youtube.com (apfurste) Alex and crew get ready for the on ice warmup before the game vs Florida Panthers February 8 2009. He went on to have the gamewinner and a hat trick on the empty netter. Author: apfurste Keywords: alex ovechkin washington capitals nhl ice hockey Added: February 24, 2009

Rate Video: Alexander Ovechkin roughs up / taunts Sidney Crosby [Feb 22, 2009]Video included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at YouTube external link    Sun, Feb 22

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By rss@youtube.com (LoFFeN1987) Author: LoFFeN1987 Keywords: Alexander Alex Ovechkin vs Sidney Crosby Sid scrap fight taunt hockeyfight dispute rough roughing fights rivalry mouth off swear Washington Capitals Penguins NHL Hockey malkin avery big hit hits amazing goal goals the great eight

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Original at YouTube external link    Fri, Feb 20

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By rss@youtube.com (Fel096) Watch This in HD*** What an awesome goal by Alexander Ovechkin against the Montréal Canadiens ! Subscribe Please ;) Author: Fel096 Keywords: NHL Washington Capitals Alex Ovechkin 08-09 Goal Added: February 20, 2009

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Original at YouTube external link    Thu, Feb 19

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By rss@youtube.com (0zachNJDparise9) Alex Ovechkin scores definitely one of the goals of the year as he banks the puck off the boards and spins around hamerlik then skates into the zone and gets tripped up but still manages to bring it to his forehand and slip it home. Montreal Canadiens @ Washington Capitals Feb. 18, 2009 Goal Of T...

Rate Video: Ottawa 4, Washington 7

Original at MSN video external link    Wed, Feb 18    8 related articles

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Alex Ovechkin scored three goals for his seventh career hat trick and second of the season to lead the Washington Capitals to a 7-4 win over the ... video.msn.com

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Original at YouTube external link    Wed, Feb 11

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By rss@youtube.com (tiptopluongo) Washington Capitals sniper Alex Ovechkin was on hand at Last Licks Ice Cream in New York City to sign autographs and take pictures with lucky fans. Author: tiptopluongo Keywords: alex ovechkin alexander ice cream last licks new york city nyc Added: February 11, 2009

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Original at YouTube external link    Sun, Jun 15

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By rss@youtube.com (captaincanuck7) Ovie asks the Washington Capitals community to vote him into the NHL All-Star game. Author: captaincanuck7 Keywords: hockey Ovie asks Washington Capitals vote NHL All-Star game Alex Ovechkin Added: June 15, 2008

Rate Video: Capitals Flyers April 11, 2008 Ovechkin Game Winning GoalVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at YouTube external link    Fri, Apr 11    8 related articles

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By rss@youtube.com (jpalexa) Alex Ovechkin scores the game winning goal in his playoff debut against the Philadelphia Flyers, April 11, 2008, Verizon Center, Washington, D.C. Author: jpalexa Keywords: ice hockey alex ovechkin capitals flyers Added: April 11, 2008

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Original at YouTube external link    Fri, Apr 11    8 related articles

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By rss@youtube.com (inklinkinklink) Alex Ovechkin scores his first career playoff goal. It gave the Caps a 5-4 lead in the 3rd period and proved to be the game winner as the Caps took a 1-0 series lead. Philadelphia Flyers at Washington Capitals. April 11, 2008.

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Original at YouTube external link    Wed, Mar 26

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By rss@youtube.com (boygenius88) Did anybody notice how Ovechkin celebrated more on Backstrom's go-ahead goal than on his 60th goal against the Thrashers? Also I wanted to show something funny: Watch Kari Lehtonen after Backstrom's goal. Keywords: Alexander Ovechkin Goal 60 Nicklas Backstrom Kari Lehtonen Angry Goa...

Rate Video: Capitals vs. Bruins 3/3 Versus SpotVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at YouTube external link    Mon, Mar 3    3 related articles

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By rss@youtube.com (WashingtonCapitals) A commercial promoting the game on Versus. Featuring Alex Ovechkin's hunt for 60 goals. Author: WashingtonCapitals Keywords: Washington Capitals Alex Ovechkin hockey Added: March 3, 2008

Rate Video: Alex Ovechkin at the NHL All-Star SuperSkills CompetitionVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at YouTube external link    Sun, Jan 27

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By rss@youtube.com (OnFrozenBlog) Alexa Ovechkin dazzles the fans at the NHL All-Star SuperSkills Competition Breakaway Challenge. Author: OnFrozenBlog Keywords: Alexander Ovechkin Washington Capitals NHL All-Star SuperSkills Added: January 27, 2008

Rate Video: Caps Q&A - Ladies ManVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at YouTube external link    Tue, Jan 22

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By rss@youtube.com (WashingtonCapitals) Which Cap is the biggest ladies man? Author: WashingtonCapitals Keywords: Washington Capitals Ladies Man Q&A In-game In game Brooks Laich Alex Ovechkin Mike Green Nicklas Backstrom Added: January 22, 2008

Rate Video: Ovechkin Contract Announcement by Ted LeonsisVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at YouTube external link    Thu, Jan 10    4 related articles

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By rss@youtube.com (KingClancyKolzig) This is a video of the Ovechkin Contract Announcement which was officially made at the Washington Capitals Meet the Team Party at the Verizon Center on January 10, 2008 Author: KingClancyKolzig Keywords: Hockey Washington Capitals Alex Ovechkin Ted Leonsis Added: January 10, 2008

Year 2007

 

Rate Video: Alexander Ovechkin Scores 4 Goals Against Ottawa SenatorsVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at YouTube external link    Sun, Dec 30

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By rss@youtube.com (OttawaGolfBlog) Alexander Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals certainly felt no ill effects of a 10cm cut on his leg that he received in a game against Pittsburgh as he scored 4 goals to defeat the Ottawa Senators 8-6 in a wild high scoring game. Alex Ovechkin was playing in front of his parents who arrived in...

Stories

11 hours ago

 

Rate Ovechkin says he won't change his 'risky' ways

Original at calgaryherald.com external link    11 hours ago

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Washington Capitals' Alexander Ovechkin waves as he leaves the ice after the Capitals defeated the New York Rangers 3-2 ... Capitals-Lightning PreviewCBSSports.com Tampa Bay Lightning hopes to end 11-game skid against Alex Ovechkin ...Tampabay.com

Rate NHL Scoreboard: Flyers, in New Coach's Debut, Lose Badly to Caps

Original at New York Times external link    12 hours ago

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CBC.ca Skating before their home fans against the Washington Capitals — who were without the suspended Alex Ovechkin — would the Flyers stir from their season-long ... Capitals-Flyers Game ReviewUSA Today NHL: Philadelphia Flyers routed in new coach's debutSan Jose Mercury News

Rate Tampa Bay Lightning hopes to end 11-game skid against Alex Ovechkin, Washington Capitals

Original at topix.net external link    14 hours ago

The backdrop to tonight's game between the Lightning and Capitals is all about emotions.

This Week

 

Rate Minus Alex Ovechkin, Capitals Tame Toothless Panthers 6-2

Original at topix.net external link    Fri, Dec 4

Washington, D.C.a 'The Washington Capitals received six goals from five different players, and goalie Semyon Varlamov was not dented until well after the outcome had been decided, as the CapsA cruised to a 6-2 win overA a very tiredA Florida Panthers team, before not quite a capacity crow...

Rate Week 10 Fantasy Hockey Planner

Original at CBSSports.com external link    Fri, Dec 4

Washington Capitals: Two-time MVP Alex Ovechkin is expected to return to the lineup on Monday against the Lightning after serving a two-game suspension for ...

Rate Future of Atlanta Thrashers is now

Original at ESPN external link    Fri, Dec 4

the Washington Capitals and has seen firsthand that you can be a Cup contender if you have a player making close to the maximum (Alex Ovechkin signing a ... and more »

Rate Bruins use CBA loophole on Savard deal

Original at Globe and Mail external link    Fri, Dec 4

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With the Great Eight, Alex Ovechkin, suspended until Monday's game against the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Washington Capitals did get his fellow Russian ... and more »

Rate Oilers outshoot Red Wings

Original at topix.net external link    Fri, Dec 4

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Globe and Mail from a wrist injury, and the Washington Capitals hardly missed the suspended Alex Ovechkin, beating visiting Florida for their fourth straight win. ... O'Sullivan's busy three minutes help Edmonton to first road win since Nov. 8Kelowna.com all 283 news articles »

Rate Does Alexander Play Too Rough?Video included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at capitals.fandome.com external link    Thu, Dec 3

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Barry Melrose on the rough play of Alex Ovechkin - NHL - Washington Capitals - Alex Ovechkin capitals.fandome.com

Rate Capitals set to take on Panthers without Ovechkin

Original at topix.net external link    Thu, Dec 3

Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals takes a shot in the second period against the Boston Bruins on October 1, 2009 at the TD Banknorth Garden in Boston, Massachusetts.

Rate Capitals set to take on Panthers without Ovechkin

Original at ABC Action News external link    Thu, Dec 3

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The Washington Capitals will try and win their fourth straight game tonight, but they won't have superstar Alex Ovechkin when they host the Florida Panthers ... Capitals' Ovechkin Given a Two-Game SuspensionNew York Times Is Ovechkin dirty or just aggressive?Washington Times

Rate Canucks' Luongo outduels Devils' Brodeur

Original at Philadelphia Daily News external link    Thu, Dec 3

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin vowed not to change the way he plays hockey, even in the wake of his first suspension. The league's two-time reigning ... and more »

Rate Power rankings, week 9

Original at apps.detnews.com external link    Thu, Dec 3

3) Washington Capitals (16-5-6): The Capitals will have to play the next two games without the suspended Alex Ovechkin. 3. (2) Chicago Blackhawks (17-6-3): ...

Rate NHL disciplinarian Colin Campbell didn't find it difficult to suspend Ovechkin

Original at google.com external link    Wed, Dec 2

On Tuesday, Campbell suspended Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin for two games after he was involved in a knee-on-knee collision with Carolina's Tim ... Campbell didn't find it difficult to suspend OvechkinTSN all 16 news articles »

Rate Does Junior Seau Know Hockey?

Original at Kuklas Korner external link    Wed, Dec 2

By Paul Next Wednesday (on Versus) is the episode featuring Seau as an equipment manager for the Washington Capitals. He spoke with us recently about working that sports job, gauging the toughness of hockey players and the impression Alex Ovechkin(notes) made on him. That, along with talk about...

Rate Sports briefs 12/2/09

Original at Defiance Crescent News external link    Wed, Dec 2

Ovechkin suspended: Alex Ovechkin has been suspended for two games for his latest on-ice indiscretion. The NHL disciplined the Washington Capitals star ... and more »

Rate Most Efficient Scorer? It's Not Ovechkin

Original at Wall Street Journal external link    Tue, Dec 1

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CBC.ca Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin is widely considered the greatest goal-scorer on the planet Earth, and why not? He has led the NHL in goals the ... Rangers forward named league's No. 3 Star of the monthNHL.com all 56 news articles »

Rate Pucking the trends: Why the Flames are smoking

Original at Covers external link    Tue, Dec 1

Alex Ovechkin left Monday's game after delivering a knee-on-knee hit to Tim Gleason, and is day to day with a knee injury. Washington Capitals beat writer ...

Rate FILE - In this Nov. 30, 2009 photo, Carolina Hurricanes' Tim...

Original at Yahoo! Sports external link    Tue, Dec 1

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FILE - In this Nov. 30, 2009 photo, Carolina Hurricanes' Tim Gleason(notes), left, falls to the ice after colliding with Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin(notes) (8), from Russia, as Hurricanes' Eric Staal(notes) (12) and Capitals' Alexandre Giroux(notes) (33) skate during the fi...

Rate Another win on the road for Flames

Original at National external link    Tue, Dec 1

Elsewhere, the Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin was injured and left the ice during a 3-2 win over the Carolina Hurricanes after colliding with the ... and more »

Rate NHL needs to punish Ballard

Original at Globe and Mail external link    Tue, Dec 1

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Washington Post will need to address a knee-on-knee collision between the game's leading player, the Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin, and the Carolina Hurricanes' ... Ovechkin: Suspension might make him 'more angry'GoErie.com Tough night for Ovie, other starsToronto Sun

Rate Canadians give Canadiens nod as nation's official team

Original at Calgary Sun external link    Tue, Dec 1

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Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin left last night's game at Carolina with an apparent right knee injury. A spokesman for the Capitals said further ... NHL board of governors approves sale of Montreal Canadiens to Molson brothersMoose Jaw Times-Herald

Rate US-SPORTS Summary

Original at Washington Post external link    Tue, Dec 1

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Washington Capitals wing Alex Ovechkin left Monday's game with a knee injury after he collided with Carolina Hurricanes defenseman ... and more »

Rate Mike Rupp routs Rangers

Original at ESPN STAR Sports external link    Mon, Nov 30

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CBC.ca The Washington Capitals overcame an injury to influential forward Alex Ovechkin to beat the Carolina Hurricanes 5-2 and strengthen their position at the top ... Around the NHLWinnipeg Free Press Pittsburgh vs. Rangers PreviewNHL.com

Rate Capitals 3, Hurricanes 2.

Original at 9and10news.com external link    Mon, Nov 30

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Yahoo! Sports 9&10 News RALEIGH, NC (AP) — Not even an apparent first-period injury to leading scorer Alex Ovechkin could slow down the Washington Capitals. ... Duchene scores 2, Anderson gets 3rd shutout of season as Avalanche beat ...Metro Canada - Halifax all 220 news articles »

Rate win despite knee injury

Original at MSNBC external link    Mon, Nov 30

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Not even an apparent first-period injury to leading scorer Alex Ovechkin could slow down the Washington Capitals. Nicklas Backstrom had two goals ... nbcsports.msnbc.com

Past Two Weeks

 

Rate Backstrom Leads Capitals Over Hurricanes 3-2

Original at NYT > Washington Capitals external link    Sun, Nov 29

By By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- Not even an apparent first-period injury to leading scorer Alex Ovechkin could slow down the Washington Capitals.

Rate Capitals-Canadiens Preview

Original at CBS News external link    Fri, Nov 27

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Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin isn't expected to be suspended after drawing a major boarding penalty. The Montreal Canadiens, meanwhile, ... Backstrom gives Capitals shootout win over HabsYahoo! Sports Bleacher Report -Washington Times -Charlottetown, The Guardian

Rate Power rankings, week 8

Original at apps.detnews.com external link    Thu, Nov 26

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Boston Globe 2) Washington Capitals (14-5-6): Alex Ovechkin has fallen behind the Rangers' Marian Gaborik and the Sharks' Dany Heatley in the goal race (Ovechkin has 17 ... BLACKHAWKS MAKE IT EIGHT IN A ROWSportinglife.com

Rate Are the Redskins Losing Washington?

Original at Wall Street Journal external link    Mon, Nov 23

The Washington Capitals, led by Alex Ovechkin—one of the NHL's brightest stars—have also siphoned away fans. "The Capitals are the only team here where you ... and more »

Rate Injury doesn't hurt Ovechkin, Caps in latest power rankings

Original at USA Today external link    Mon, Nov 23

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USA TODAY Alex Ovechkin didn't lose much ground in the scoring race as he sat out for six games, the longest stint the Washington Capitals forward has ... The Many Things The Caps Can Be Thankful ForCSNwashington.com all 4 news articles »

Past Month

 

Rate Flyers-Sharks tops Friday's six-game NHL schedule

Original at NHL.com external link    Thu, Nov 19

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Friday's action starts at 7 pm ET when the Washington Capitals host the Montreal Canadiens at the Verizon Center. The Capitals got superstar Alex Ovechkin ... San Jose Sharks' fans won't see all the East Coast teams — blame NHL's ...San Jose Mercury News

Rate Playoffs Washington vs NY RangersVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at strimoo.com external link    Wed, Nov 18

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Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals take their high powered offense into the Stanley Cup Playoffs to take on the New York Rangers in the ... strimoo.com

Rate Battered Bradley is inspiration for Caps

Original at Washington Times external link    Tue, Nov 17

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and the Washington Capitals celebrated the return of Alex Ovechkin with a 4-2 victory against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden. ... Matt Bradley is "that" guyExaminer.com all 13 news articles »

Rate Capitals' Ovechkin Appears Set to Return Tuesday

Original at NYT > Washington Capitals external link    Sun, Nov 15

By By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS NEWARK, N.J. (AP) -- Two-time reigning league MVP Alex Ovechkin appears set to return from his injury layoff when the Washington Capitals visit the New York Rangers on Tuesday night.

Rate Chatting with Alex Ovechkin about his 'weeks' of injury rehab

Original at Yahoo! Sports external link    Sun, Nov 8

Injured Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin was watching Saturday's game against the Florida Panthers...

November of 2009

 

Rate Capitals-Panthers Game Review

Original at USA Today external link    Fri, Nov 6

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Sunrise, FL (Sports Network) - Brian Pothier scored a power-play goal and collected two assists, as the Washington Capitals defeated the Florida Panthers, ... Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is expected to miss two more gamesNational Post

Rate Moving forward

Original at FOXSports.com News for Capitals external link    Wed, Nov 4

With Alex Ovechkin on the mend, the Washington Capitals need several players to increase their production in order to supplement the offense.

Rate Capitals hope Ovechkin out 'no more than 2 weeks'

Original at FOXSports.com News for Capitals external link    Tue, Nov 3    6 related articles

First, Alex Ovechkin was day-to-day. Then he was week-to-week. Now the latest, courtesy coach Bruce Boudreau: "Hopefully it's no more than two weeks." The league's two-time reigning MVP has the most serious injury of his NHL career, a "upper-body strain" that could test just how good the W...

Rate Capitals' Alex Ovechkin could be sidelined 2 weeks

Original at FOXSports.com News for Capitals external link    Tue, Nov 3    6 related articles

The coach of the Washington Capitals says he hopes Alex Ovechkin won't be sidelined more than two weeks with an upper-body strain. Coach Bruce Boudreau spoke after Tuesday's practice. The NHL's two-time MVP did not take part but was more optimistic, saying maybe he'll come back this weeke...

Rate Capitals-Devils Preview

Original at FOXSports.com News for Capitals external link    Tue, Nov 3    6 related articles

With Alex Ovechkin, the Washington Capitals are one of the most dynamic offensive teams in the NHL. Without their injured star right wing, the Capitals will try to transition into being more defensive-minded as they visit the New Jersey Devils on Wednesday night. Ovechkin - the reigning t...

Rate Ovechkin is week-to-week with upper-body strain

Original at baltimoresun.com external link    Mon, Nov 2    6 related articles

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin suffered an upper-body strain in Sunday's game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, and his status is week-to-week, the team said Monday. Ovechkin, the NHL leader in points (23) and goals (14) and the league's Second Star of the Month for Octobe...

Rate Capitals' Alex Ovechkin Could Be Sidelined 2 Weeks

Original at NYT > Washington Capitals external link    Mon, Nov 2    6 related articles

By By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) -- The coach of the Washington Capitals says he hopes Alex Ovechkin won't be sidelined more than two weeks with an upper-body strain.

Rate Capitals' Alex Ovechkin 'week-to-week' with injury

Original at FOXSports.com News for Capitals external link    Mon, Nov 2    6 related articles

The Washington Capitals say Alex Ovechkin is "week-to-week" with an upper-body injury. The Capitals said Monday that the two-time league MVP suffered an "upper-body strain" in Sunday's overtime loss to Columbus. Ovechkin was at the Capitals' practice facility on Monday for treatment....

Rate Capitals' Ovechkin Sidelined With Upper - Body Strain

Original at NYT > Washington Capitals external link    Sun, Nov 1    6 related articles

By By REUTERS WASHINGTON (Reuters) - High-scoring Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals has suffered an upper-body strain and his status is "week-to-week," the team said on Monday.

Rate Ovechkin leaves game vs. Columbus; coy about injury severity

Original at Yahoo! Sports external link    Sun, Nov 1    10 related articles

In the second period of the Washington Capitals 5-4 overtime loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets, Alex Ovechkin...

Rate Ovechkin 'day to day' after injury in Caps' OT loss

Original at FOXSports.com News for Capitals external link    Sun, Nov 1    10 related articles

R.J. Umberger scored his second goal of the game on a power play 1:45 into overtime to give the Columbus Blue Jackets a 5-4 win against the Washington Capitals on Sunday. The Capitals played much of the game without Alex Ovechkin, who left early in the second period and did not return. Blue Jacke...

Rate Capitals' Ovechkin leaves game against Columbus

Original at FOXSports.com News for Capitals external link    Sun, Nov 1    10 related articles

Washington Capitals star left wing Alex Ovechkin left Sunday's game against the Columbus Blue Jackets with an undisclosed injury early in the second period. Ovechkin was tangled up with the Blue Jackets' Raffi Torres about 6 minutes into the period and fell to the ice. After he got up, he gr...

Rate Blue Jackets Beat Capitals In OT With Ovechkin Hurt

Original at NYT > Washington Capitals external link    Sat, Oct 31    10 related articles

By By REUTERS WASHINGTON (Reuters) - R.J Umberger scored his second goal of the game on an overtime powerplay as the Columbus Blue Jackets posted a 5-4 victory over the Washington Capitals, who played much of Sunday's contest without two-time league MVP Alex Ovechkin.

October of 2009

 

Rate Blue Jackets-Capitals Preview

Original at FOXSports.com News for Capitals external link    Sat, Oct 31

Alex Ovechkin continued his scoring binge, but he couldn't help the Washington Capitals further their lengthy win streak. Ovechkin will try to help the Capitals bounce back Sunday against the only team to keep him goalless in multiple games last season, the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Cap...

Rate Capitals survive wild finish to down Thrashers

Original at FOXSports.com News for Capitals external link    Thu, Oct 29    1 related articles

Alex Ovechkin scored twice to add to his NHL-leading total, Semyon Varlamov stopped a penalty shot and the first-place Washington Capitals held on at the end to hand the Atlanta Thrashers their fourth straight loss, 4-3 on Thursday night. Ovechkin didn't get a chance to go against fellow...

Rate Capitals win streak now 5 with win over Flyers

Original at FOXSports.com News for Capitals external link    Tue, Oct 27

Alexander Semin returned from a two-game absence with a tiebreaking goal and an assist, Jose Theodore stopped Darroll Powe's penalty shot later in the third period, and the Washington Capitals beat the Philadelphia Flyers 4-2 Tuesday night. Alex Ovechkin scored two goals - including a...

Rate Capitals-Thrashers Preview

Original at FOXSports.com News for Capitals external link    Wed, Oct 21

While Alex Ovechkin provided the offense, the goaltending of Semyon Varlamov may be an even bigger reason why the Washington Capitals have bounced back following a four-game losing streak. The Capitals visit the Atlanta Thrashers on Thursday night for the first of two meetings between...

Rate Tampa's Stamkos has tough acts to follow

Original at FOXSports.com News for Capitals external link    Sat, Oct 17

Consider the players Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos was compared to last season ? Penguins center Sidney Crosby and Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin.

Rate Capitals beat Predators on Ovechkin's SO goal

Original at FOXSports.com News for Capitals external link    Sat, Oct 17

Alex Ovechkin scored twice and added the deciding goal in a shootout, giving the Washington Capitals a 3-2 win over the Nashville Predators on Saturday night. Ovechkin, the second Capitals shooter, beat Predators goalie Dan Ellis. He was the lone Capitals' shooter to score in the shootou...

Rate Capitals 3, Predators 2, SO

Original at FOXSports.com News for Capitals external link    Sat, Oct 17

Bruce Boudreau was amazed when he watched Alex Ovechkin score the deciding goal in a shootout. The Washington Capitals coach admired Ovechkin's wizardry, and then a moment later, was taken aback when he saw the home crowd litter the ice with hats. Ovechkin had already scored twice in regul...

Rate Ovechkin's 2 quick goals help Caps end skid

Original at FOXSports.com News for Capitals external link    Thu, Oct 15    3 related articles

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Alex Ovechkin scored twice in a 28-second span of the second period, and the Washington Capitals beat the San Jose Sharks 4-1 on Thursday night to end a four-game losing streak. Ovechkin's two goals provided Washington with a 3-1 lead and gave him seven in seven games. The Sharks were the onl...

Rate Capitals 4, Sharks 1

Original at FOXSports.com News for Capitals external link    Thu, Oct 15

First, the Washington Capitals wore down the San Jose Sharks. Then Alex Ovechkin finished them off. Ovechkin scored twice in a 28-second span of the second period, and the Capitals ended a four-game losing streak with a 4-1 victory Thursday night. The Sharks were called for five penalties i...

Rate Devils 3, Capitals 2, SO

Original at FOXSports.com News for Capitals external link    Mon, Oct 12

Zach Parise and Jamie Langenbrunner scored in the shootout, New Jersey goalie Martin Brodeur stopped shootout attempts by Alexander Semin and Alex Ovechkin and the Devils beat the Washington Capitals 3-2 Monday night for their third straight victory. Nicklas Backstrom tallied for th...

Rate 26 Teams In Action Tonight

Original at Kuklas Korner external link    Sat, Oct 10

By Paul The six games that start at 7 p.m. ET are highlighted by a rare visit to Detroit by the Washington Capitals. The Caps have been lighting up the scoreboard behind Nicklas Backstrom (a League-leading 10 points), Alex Ovechkin and Alexander Semin (9 each). But they’ve allowed 10 goals in their la...

Rate N.H.L. ROUNDUP; Richards Has Hat Trick as Flyers Top Capitals in Overtime

Original at New York Times external link    Tue, Oct 6

By By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Danny Briere pounced on a loose puck and knocked in the rebound at 3 minutes 52 seconds of overtime to keep the host Philadelphia Flyers perfect and lift them to a 6-5 win over the Washington Capitals on Tuesday night. Mike Richards bested Alex Ovechkin with his second career three-goal gam...

Rate Ovechkin, Anderson and Tkachuk named NHL's three stars of the week

Original at NHL.com external link    Mon, Oct 5

By Canadian Press NEW YORK - Washington Capitals left-winger Alex Ovechkin was named first star of the week Monday after opening the NHL regular season with a pair of three-point games. The reigning league MVP had two goals and an assist in a 4-1 victory o...

Rate Ovechkin, Anderson and Tkachuk named 'Three Stars'

Original at NHL.com external link    Sun, Oct 4

By NHL.com NEW YORK — Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin, Colorado Avalanche goaltender Craig Anderson and St. Louis Blues center Keith Tkachuk have been named the NHL 'Three Stars' of the Week. Each Monday, the NHL will recognize ...

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Rate Caps/Habs Game At Olympic Stadium

Original at Kuklas Korner external link    Tue, Jul 14

By Paul The final tinkering to the 92nd NHL regular season will be made in the next 24 hours, but a league source indicated yesterday that a Habs home game against the Washington Capitals and star sniper Alex Ovechkin “is still in the mix for late November.”

Rate Who is Better?

Original at Kuklas Korner external link    Thu, May 14

By Patrick Hoffman As you are all well aware of, Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins are moving onto the Eastern Conference Finals after beating Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals tonight by a score of 6-2. Who is the better hockey player - Crosby or Ovechkin? 

Rate Missing Out On A Great Game

Original at Kuklas Korner external link    Wed, May 13

By Paul What a dream series for the NHL. The league’s two best players, Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals and Sidney Crosby of the Pittsburgh Penguins, are going goal for goal, assist for assist, in an Eastern Conference semifinal series headed for a deciding Game 7 Wednesday night. In Game...

Rate Opinion: NHL-best Sharks set playoff sights on Red Wings

Original at Carlisle Sentinel external link    Tue, Apr 21

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The Washington Capitals bring the NHL's leading goal scorer, Alex Ovechkin, and a year's worth of experience into their series against the No. 7 New York Rangers, who are in the playoffs for the fourth straight year. Washington captured the Southeast ...

Rate The Duhatschek Awards

Original at Kuklas Korner external link    Fri, Apr 10

By Paul Here are my choices for this year’s awards: Hart (most valuable player) -Alex Ovechkin, Washington Capitals. Runners-up - Evgeni Malkin, Pittsburgh Penguins; Pavel Datsyuk, Detroit Red Wings. The wording of the Hart is what gives voters so much trouble over the years. The award goes to th...

Rate Capitals' Backstrom, Ovechkin Meet Cavaliers' King James

Original at All Headline News external link    Sat, Apr 4

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Washington Post A meeting of greatness took place Thursday between Washington Capitals stars Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom and Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James following the Cavaliers loss to the Washington Wizards. Ovechkin and James are their sport's ...

Rate Caps Briefing: That's Amour, Eh?

Original at DCist external link    Mon, Mar 23

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By Eli Resnick Alex Ovechkin confronts Carolina Hurricanes' Rod Brind'Amour after Brind 'Amour is called for boarding Ovechkin. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker) The Washington Capitals have played in the Southeast Division since it was first created in 1998. It's about time they start to really care about...

Rate Opinion: Ovechkin leads the charge as Caps snap home slump

Original at Toronto Star external link    Sun, Mar 15

AP With players like Alex Ovechkin, Alexander Semin and Mike Green, Washington Capitals coach Bruce Boudreau never got too worried when his team slumped. Even a four-game home losing streak wasn't cause for concern. "We're a good team," Boudreau said. ...

Rate Opinion: Ovechkin practices, ready to face Crosby, Penguins

Original at google.com external link    Sat, Mar 7

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ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — Alex Ovechkin is ready to return to the Washington Capitals' lineup. The team says the NHL's reigning MVP and current goals leader will face Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday. Ovechkin missed one game — a 2-1 ...

Rate Opinion: Capitals' Ovechkin leaves practice with injury

Original at nationalpost.pa-sportsticker.com external link    Wed, Mar 4

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Washington Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin left Wednesday's practice in pain after taking a slap shot off his right foot. An angry Ovechkin limped to the bench, took off his skates and was helped to the dressing room by a team trainer. ...

Rate Opinion: Surging Washington Capitals need fewer 'valleys' from goalies

Original at google.com external link    Mon, Jan 5

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  Va. - All seems well and good for the Washington Capitals these days. They have the best 40-game record in franchise history. Reigning MVP Alex Ovechkin is poised ... Capitals-Rangers Review: Alex Ovechkin Snubbed But Not Stopped Bleacher Report VENUE: Verizon Center CBSSports.com

Rate BOWL SEASON RESPITE

Original at blog.dallasstars.com external link    Fri, Jan 2

The game cameras were too far away and too shallow which made the rink look like a frozen bowling lane and the puck look, well…what puck? And where do I think Winter Classic IV will unfold? My money is on Beantown with the Bruins hosting Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals. (Rebounds of...

Rate Canadiens-Capitals Preview

Original at USA Today external link    Fri, Nov 28

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Calgary Herald With seven key players out, the Washington Capitals may not be able to hold onto their lead in the Southeast Division. Reigning league MVP Alex Ovechkin is ... Montreal Canadiens at Washington Capitals Odds - Canadiens vs ... VegasSports-Odds

Rate Washington Capitals Team Report

Original at usatoday.com external link    Tue, Nov 18

The recent Alex Ovechkin dry spell and Alexander Semin hot streak had one positive that many probably didn't realize it masked the slow start of Nicklas Backstrom. The second-year player didn't score his first goal until early last week but still kept playing his game. He added his second g...

Rate Game 11 Review: Capitals Fall to Senators in Overtime

Original at Bleacher Report external link    Wed, Nov 5

By Dave Nichols NEXT GAME: Thursday, Nov. 6 against the division leading Carolina Hurricanes from the Verizon Center at 7:00 pm. RECORD: 5-4-2-12, second in Southeast Division. Two-game losing streak. NOTES: Alex Ovechkin returned after missing two games visiting with his ailing grandfather in Russia....

Rate Capitals Shuffle - Washington Post

Original at Washington Post external link    Wed, Apr 16

Capitals Shuffle  United States - Apr 16, 2008 Veteran Sergei Fedorov -- and not rookie Nicklas Backstrom -- centered Alex Ovechkin and Viktor Kozlov on the top line during practice at Wachovia Center. ...

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Rate Washington Capitals Alex Ovechkin waits during stop in play ...

Original at Yahoo! News external link    Thu, Dec 20

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By (Reuters) Reuters) - Washington Capitals Alex Ovechkin waits during stop in play in third period against the Montreal Canadiens in the NHL hockey action in Washington December 20, 2007. REUTERS/Molly Riley (UNITED STATES)

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Rate Capitals 6, Senators 2

Original at FOXSports.com external link    Wed, Dec 6

Chris Clark's wide grin revealed the big gap where he lost a couple of teeth when he was hit by a puck last month. The Washington Capitals captain kept right on smiling, thrilled with his performance and thrilled by his team's turnaround. Clark scored twice off assists from Alex Ovechkin and...

Rate Capitals Put It All Together

Original at Washington Post external link    Thu, Nov 30

 United States - Nov 30, 2006 The Washington Capitals played about as well in the first period last night against the Dallas ... Alex Ovechkin could become the greatest player in hockey. ...

Rate Opinion: Islanders surge past slumping Caps

Original at Contra Costa Times external link    Sun, Nov 26

 CA - York Islanders to a 4-1 victory over the slumping Washington Capitals on Saturday ... Alex Ovechkin had the lone tally for Washington, scoring early in the third ... NHL roundup Pittsburgh Tribune-Review all 16 news articles

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