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Today's props for NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs: Alex Ovechkin among best bets for Wednesday
SportsLine NHL analyst Scott Erskine gives his thoughts on who to back in Wednesday's Stanley Cup Playoff games ...
“We have fun”: Alex Ovechkin on what he’s learned about his team in the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs
After a seven-year wait, the Washington Capitals are back in the NHL playoffs, fueled by team unity and a positive mindset.
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1 stat shows Alex Ovechkin breaking Wayne Gretzky’s record was perfectly timed
Alex Ovechkin could not have timed his record-breaking ... people are starting to take stock of the moment and what it means for NHL history. Wildly enough, Ovechkin timed his record-breaking ...
Alex Ovechkin breaks NHL goals record: How the Capitals star's illustrious career compares to Wayne Gretzky's
The Capitals star was forced to deal with some adversity over the past two seasons that may have delayed reaching Gretzky's all-time mark. In 2023-24, Ovechkin had what can be cat ...
Canadiens' rookie goalie thinks Alex Ovechkin deserves suspension for hit
Canadiens rookie goalie Jakub Dobes thinks Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin deserves a suspension for a hit in Sunday's game.
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Alex Ovechkin becomes NHL's all-time top goal scorer, passing Wayne Gretzky
The Great Eight has topped The Great One. Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin set the NHL record for career goals when he scored No. 895 Sunday afternoon against the New York Islanders to ...
Capitals Notebook: Protas Continues To Gear up, Ovechkin Takes Maintenance Day Before Game 5
After a day off following a strong Game 4 win over the Montreal Canadiens, the Washington Capitals got back to work with ...