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07/11/11 Along with naming legends like Bobby Orr and Guy Lafleur, NHL.com also tabbed Alex Ovechkin and Pavel Datsyuk for its list of the most exciting players of all-time.
07/05/11 Amazing athleticism comes in many shapes, sizes and eras. There is Michael Jordan dunking, Dick Butkus tackling and Alex Ovechkin wristing home a winning goal.
07/04/11 Just in case you were still wondering if Alex Ovechkin is actually running his own Twitter feed: Our first theory was that the Washington Capitals captain is actually a Jumper, and subsequent tweets would prove this. ( "Hi guys!I'm back in Russia now Im in Rome now Im on top of the great pyramid oh noes Sam Jackson is chasing Ovi!" ) Our second theory is that Ovechkin has come back to the U.S ...
06/23/11 The Capitals will open their 2011-12 season at Verizon Center Saturday, October 8, against the Carolina Hurricanes. The 2010-11 NHL season just ended, but it's time to look ahead to 2011-12. With that said, the Washington Capitals will open the 2011-12 season at home October 8 against the Carolina Hurricanes . The Caps have not opened a season at Verizon Center since 2005-06, when Alex Ovechkin ...
06/07/11 The NHL currently is full of superstars such as Steven Stamkos, Pavel Datsyuk, Alex Ovechkin, Sidney Crosby , and countless others. However, there was a time not too long ago where these players were nothing more than upstart rookies on the cusp of greatness. Some players have good seasons yet some hover just around the league average. In this slideshow I will highlight some players who could ...
05/05/11 BALLSTON, VA - During the playoffs, teams are mum in regards to specific player injuries. Yet, with the Washington Capitals' season over after Wednesday's 5-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning, Mike Knuble, Jason Arnott and Alex Ovechkin, among others, revealed that they all suffered and played through injuries all season. Perhaps the most interesting reveal was when head coach Bruce Boudreau ...
05/05/11 ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) -- A day after Alex Ovechkin and the top-seeded Washington Capitals were swept out of the playoffs, general manager George McPhee said he doesn't anticipate significant changes -- including when it comes to coach Bruce Boudreau.
05/02/11 All around the city Sunday night, Capitals fans celebrated Alex Ovechkin's tying goal with 1:07 left to send Game 2 against the Tampa Bay Lightning into overtime, but some were forced to stop watching because of a higher calling. President Barack Obama was set to make a major announcement. Members ...
05/02/11 WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP) - Alex Ovechkin and the rest of the top-seeded Washington Capitals kept repeating the thought, almost as if trying to convince themselves. "Well," Ovechkin said, "the series is not over." That is true, of course. At the moment, though, the Tampa Bay Lightning have a chance to end things pretty quickly. With a 2-0 lead in their best-of-seven Eastern Conference semifinal, the ...
05/02/11 Alex Ovechkin and the rest of the top-seeded Washington Capitals kept repeating the thought, almost as if trying to convince themselves.
04/24/11 Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals have skated into unfamiliar territory. They have finally finished a series early, earning a bunch of days off during the playoffs.
04/24/11 Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals have skated into unfamiliar territory. They have finally finished a series early, earning a bunch of days off during the playoffs. Ovechkin quickly raced past and around defenseman Marc Staal to score the game's highlight goal in the second period. In the process, the Capitals made short work of the New York Rangers, beating them 3-1 Saturday to win the ...
04/22/11 Alex Ovechkin has selective amnesia. In other words, he chooses not to remember.
04/13/11 (Sports Network) - Alex Ovechkin and the top-seeded Washington Capitals will try to start the postseason off on the right foot, as they host the eighth- seeded New York Rangers at the Verizon Center in Game 1 of the best-of-seven Eastern Conference quarterfinals.
04/13/11 Alex Ovechkin and the top-seeded Washington Capitals will try to start the postseason off on the right foot, as they host the eighth- seeded New York Rangers at the Verizon...
04/13/11 WASHINGTON, D.C. - The turning point for the Washington Capitals came on Sunday, Dec. 12, when they were shut out 7-0 by the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden. It was Washington's sixth straight loss. Alex Ovechkin was so frustrated he got into a rare fight in the second period. Coach Bruce Boudreau wrapped up the evening by saying: "I think we have a lot of people feeling sorry for ...
04/12/11 "It is a different situation coming into the playoffs; it's not another regular-season game, and you've got to dig a little bit deeper," said Capitals forward Mike Knuble, right, shown here with Alex Ovechkin.
04/03/11 WASHINGTON -- Alex Ovechkin scored 3:19 into overtime, and the Washington Capitals beat the Buffalo Sabres 5-4 Saturday night to take over the top spot in the Eastern Conference.
04/03/11 Alex Ovechkin scored 3:19 into overtime, and the Washington Capitals beat the Buffalo Sabres 5-4 Saturday night to take over the top spot in the Eastern Conference.
04/03/11 WASHINGTON (AP) -- The puck was in the net, and Alex Ovechkin was ready to celebrate a victory that propelled the Washington Capitals to the top of the Eastern Conference
04/02/11 Washington, DC (Sports Network) - Alex Ovechkin scored with 1:41 left in overtime to give the Washington Capitals a 5-4 win over the Buffalo Sabres. | 
