Alexander Ovechkin: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 23

3 Capitals Storylines to Follow Ahead of Game 2 vs. Canadiens

Hockey returns to Capital One Arena on Wednesday night for Game 2 of the First-Round series between the Washington Capitals and the Montreal Canadiens.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / April 23

The Blueprint to Creating a Stanley Cup-Winning Team

Every April, sixteen teams enter the Stanley Cup Playoffs with one goal in mind, which is to etch their name into NHL history on the Stanley Cup. Some enter the postseason hot and ready, while some barely make it and are just getting warmed up.

NHL News / Athlon Sports / April 22

Cole Caufield's Three-Word Response to Alex Ovechkin's Hit

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin did more than score goals on Monday's 3-2 overtime win over the Montreal Canadiens. In fact, Ovechkin delivered in every way during the Capitals' Game 1 victory over the Habs, scoring twice—including a historic overtime winner—and setting the tone physically with a game-high seven hits.

Leon Draisaitl News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Goal leaders from each NHL season since 1990' quiz

How many of the yearly leaders in NHL goals since the 1990-91 season can you name in five minutes?

The '60+ goals in an NHL season' quiz

The 'NHL players with multiple Hart Trophies' quiz

The 'NHL active points leaders' quiz

NHL News / House of Hockey / April 22

Referee Mistake Directly Leads to Canadiens Losing Game 1 Against Washington

Canadiens fans and reporters are up in arms after a supposed referee blunder led to the Capitals scoring the game-winning goal just moments later in overtime.

Washington Capitals News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 22

Capitals news: Alex Ovechkin drops blunt take on epic career-first goal to beat Canadiens

It is hard to imagine that the NHL’s all-time leader in regular-season goals did not have a playoff overtime winner, but that was true for Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin before 2:26 into overtime on Monday against the Montreal Canadiens.

Washington Capitals News / Athlon Sports / April 22

NHL Reacts to Alex Ovechkin's Historic Moment in Capitals-Canadiens Game

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin has broken almost every major scoring record in NHL history, but he keeps finding ways to rewrite history. On Monday night, the 39-year-old Capitals captain added one more elusive milestone to his never-ending resume by scoring his first career playoff overtime goal.

Washington Capitals News / Field Level Media / April 22

NHL roundup: Alex Ovechkin's first playoff OT goal lifts Caps

Alex Ovechkin scored two goals, including the winner in overtime, to lift the Washington Capitals to a 3-2 victory over the visiting Montreal Canadiens in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference quarterfinal series on Monday.

NHL News / Larry Brown Sports / April 21

Alex Ovechkin plays hero with OT winner in Game 1 vs. Canadiens

Alex Ovechkin’s history-making 2024-25 season continued on Monday night. Ovi was fantastic from start to finish in Game 1 of the Washington Capitals’ first-round series against the Montreal Canadiens at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.

Washington Capitals News / Field Level Media / April 21

Alex Ovechkin nets OT winner as Capitals nip Habs

Alex Ovechkin scored two goals, including the winner in overtime, to lift the Washington Capitals to a 3-2 victory over the visiting Montreal Canadiens in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference quarterfinal series on Monday.

Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / April 21

Ovechkin Scores OT Winner in Capitals’ 3-2 Victory Over Canadiens in Game 1

Alex Ovechkin scored the overtime game-winning goal in a 3-2 win for the Washington Capitals over the Montreal Canadiens at Capital One Arena on Monday night.

Washington Capitals News / Yardbarker / April 21

Watch: Capitals win Game 1 after first playoff OT goal from Ovechkin

Watch: Capitals win Game 1 after first playoff OT goal from Alex Ovechkin

Just when NHL fans thought Alex Ovechkin didn't have anymore career milestones to hit, he found another.

Who else? Capitals' Ovechkin breaks scoreless tie in Game 1 vs. Canadiens

Which players have the most points in NHL postseason history?

The 'Most goals for every NHL franchise' quiz

NHL News / House of Hockey / April 21

Cole Caufield Makes Hilarious Comment After Taking Massive Hit By Ovechkin in Game 1

Montreal Canadiens forward Cole Caufield made no secret about being unhappy after being leveled by Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin in Game 1 of their series.

Washington Capitals News / Yardbarker / April 21

Who else? Ovechkin breaks scoreless tie in Game 1 vs. Canadiens

Who else? Capitals' Alex Ovechkin breaks scoreless tie in Game 1 vs. Canadiens

Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin added to his historic 2024-25 season with the first goal of Washington's Stanley Cup playoffs run.

Which players have the most points in NHL postseason history?

The 'Most 30-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz

Washington Capitals News / Field Level Media / April 20

Alex Ovechkin, top-seeded Capitals launch Cup quest vs. Canadiens

In his final tune-up before the playoffs begin, Alex Ovechkin spent time on the ice with a different and beloved pair of teammates: his young sons, Sergei and Ilya.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / April 19

Canadiens Star Downplays Alex Ovechkin Matchup

The Montreal Canadiens are one of few surprising teams to reach the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs, but they’ll have a tall task ahead of them. In their first-round matchup, the Canadiens will take on the top-seeded team in the Eastern Conference in the Washington Capitals.

Washington Capitals News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most 30-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz

How many of the 28 players in NHL history with 10 or more 30-goal seasons can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most career goals in NHL history' quiz

The 'NHL hat trick leaders' quiz

The 'Most goals for every NHL franchise' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 17

Watch: Crosby, Ovechkin trade goals in final meeting of season

Watch: Sidney Crosby, Alex Ovechkin trade goals in final meeting of season

Hockey fans will never tire of the sight of two classic rivals battling it out on the ice. Particularly, a pair that's been doing it for the last 20 years.

Stanley Cup playoffs storylines: Are Hurricanes, Avalanche best bets in wide-open race?

Penguins' Kris Letang has successful heart surgery, but is it time to retire?

Which players have the most points in NHL postseason history?

The 'Most career goals in NHL history' quiz

Washington Capitals News / Yardbarker / April 13