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NHL playoffs: Eichel, Hughes among the top players to watch

The NHL playoffs are going on without Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin for the first time since their rookie year in 2006

The Independent UK

Evgeni Malkin's late goal, Casey DeSmith's stellar play lift Penguins over Capitals

PITTSBURGH — In a matchup that’s been billed as Sidney Crosby versus Alex Ovechkin for the better part of the last two decades, naturally it was Evgeni Malkin who seized the spotlight.

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Joe Starkey: Mario and Sid — wow, have Penguins fans been lucky

PITTSBURGH — I’m not even including Jaromir Jagr or Evgeni Malkin in this piece, except for right here — and many franchises would be thrilled to call those two their best players of all time.

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Alex Ovechkin surpasses Wayne Gretzky to set new NHL record in 13-goal thriller

Wayne Gretzky's legendary record of 40 or more goals in 12 seasons has been beaten, as Alex Ovechkin netted his 40th of the campaign for the 13th time on Tuesday night

Daily Mirror

Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin Breaks NHL Record for 40-Goal Seasons

He stole the crown from Wayne Gretzky with his latest tally.

Sports Illustrated

Wild bounce back from rare loss with 5-3 victory over Capitals

MINNEAPOLIS — The Wild quickly hit the reset button after having their franchise-record 14-game point streak snapped earlier this weekend, holding off the Capitals 5-3 on Sunday afternoon at Xcel Energy Center while getting three regulars back in their lineup.

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With Joel Hofer in goal, Blues turn back Capitals, 5-2

WASHINGTON – You’re going to see a lot more of Joel Hofer next season and in the future. The 22-year-old from Winnipeg has been grooming his game for the past couple of years with the Springfield Thunderbirds.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

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Ovechkin Returns to Capitals Lineup Following Father’s Death

He hasn’t played since Feb. 14 after returning home to Russia.

Sports Illustrated

Hurricanes win historic outdoor game, down Capitals behind second-period surge

RALEIGH, N.C. — All in all, it was quite the spectacle, as many expected.

Tribune News Service

Capitals Release Statement on Death of Alex Ovechkin’s Father

Mikhail Ovechkin, 71, was noted by the team for his frequent presence at Capitals games and practices.

Sports Illustrated

Panthers’ Matthew Tkachuk dons goggles, goes full ‘Florida Man’ in Breakaway Challenge

SUNRISE, Fla. — Matthew Tkachuk really likes being a Florida Panther and he wants to make sure everyone knows it.

Miami Herald

Alex Ovechkin’s son scored a combined goal with his dad and Sidney Crosby

Alex Ovechkin’s son stole the show with this adorable goal.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Penguins put forth another incomplete effort in 3-2 shootout loss

WASHINGTON – The Penguins, consistently inconsistent, put forth another incomplete effort Thursday. But as has often been the case over the last couple of weeks, they managed to skate away with something in the standings.

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Nathan MacKinnon’s milestone helps Jared Bednar reach his in Avalanche’s 3-2 win over Capitals

DENVER — Seven years can take a toll on a relationship, but the spark is still there between Nathan MacKinnon and Jared Bednar.

The Denver Post

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Wild's physical second-period takeover stops Capitals, 4-2

WASHINGTON — Pucks weren't all the Wild sent to the crease.

Newsday

Islanders blow 3-0 lead, fall in OT to Capitals

ELMONT, N.Y. — It’s on to the next biggest game of the season for the Islanders. They blew the chance for two points in this one.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Carter Hart’s 39 saves help Flyers to 3-1 victory over Capitals

WASHINGTON — In the face of Flyers nightmare-inducer Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals, Flyers goalie Carter Hart didn’t bat an eyelash.

Sports Illustrated

Looking Back on the Richest Sports Year Ever

Gambling money, streaming money and oil money flowed into sports like never before in 2022. The opportunities in the industry for both paydays and abuse have never been so abundant.

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To approach 500 goals, Lightning’s Steven Stamkos has had to constantly adapt his game

TORONTO — Steven Stamkos is a thinker and a student of the game, so it’s difficult for him to avoid reflecting on his place in hockey history as he approaches another major milestone. He often says the time for reflection is later, maybe when he’s done playing, and he doesn’t…

Sports Illustrated

Alex Ovechkin Reacts to Passing Gordie Howe on NHL Goals List

The Capitals star had some big plans after becoming the NHL’s second-leading scorer of all-time.

WEKU

Alex Ovechkin moves to 2nd in NHL goals with 802, passing Gordie Howe

The Washington Capitals star scored goals 801 and 802 Friday night to move into second place on the NHL career list. Only Wayne Gretzky, with 894 goals, has scored more.

Tribune News Service

Jake Oettinger’s stellar night spoils Alex Ovechkin’s night in Stars victory

WASHINGTON — By the time the puck dropped at 7:08 p.m. at Capital One Arena on Thursday night, The Ovi Show had already begun.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Top-Shelf Takes: It’s time we stop taking Alex Ovechkin for granted

It's time to stop treating Alex Ovechkin's greatness as mundane.

Sports Illustrated

SI:AM | 800 for the Great 8

Alex Ovechkin joined an elite group with Tuesday night's hat trick.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Now that Alex Ovechkin has reached 800 goals (!), when will he catch Wayne Gretzky?

If Ovi keeps this up, it's going to happen.

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