In a year that has been defined by just how far Alex Ovechkin can stretch the limits of greatness, the 40-year-old climbed a couple more lists during Thursday’s victory. The Washington Capitals won their second game in a row after scoring 15 goals across the two contests, heavily aided by his play. Ovechkin Tallies Regular […]
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Alex Ovechkin Tallies No. 900, Washington Capitals Sensational In Win Over St. Louis Blues
The day a lot of NHL fans have been waiting for has finally come and gone, and there couldn’t have been a better setting for Alex Ovechkin’s record setting goal. The Washington Capitals captain scored his 900th career goal in last night’s 6-1 win over the St. Louis Blues in front of the home crowd […]
New York Rangers Week 1 Recap: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly
The New York Rangers have completed four games so far in this nascent NHL season, and there’s been plenty to like, dislike, and remain vigilant about. Plenty of those elements were accentuated on in a previous article. Opening night on October 7th culminated in a rather inglorious beginning to the Broadway Blueshirts’ centennial season, but […]
Breaking Down Capitals Prospects At The 2025 World Junior Summer Showcase
The 2025 World Junior Summer Showcase wrapped up on Saturday in Minneapolis with Finland and Sweden emerging as the most talented squads. Team USA and Team Canada struggled to find rhythm through the five-game showcase. For the Washington Capitals, the event provided a glimpse into their prospect pool, which has started showing big-time promise. This […]
2025 NHL Draft Grades (1st Round)
It’s been a week, but the 2025 NHL Draft has officially come and gone. There were some interesting picks, yet some weird selections as well. I have decided to grade every draft pick made in Round 1. Keep in mind, if I assign a selection the grade of “MILBURY” it signifies an F grade. This […]
The Capitals Just Had Another Stellar Draft
Going into Friday night, the Washington Capitals had five picks in the 2025 NHL Draft. Many experts didn’t think the Caps would walk away with the kind of talent they’ve landed in previous years, especially picking 27th in a draft considered thin on top-end depth. Now that the dust has settled, all signs point to […]
Capitals Enter Pivotal Week With Opportunity To Build Forward
The history has been written. Now it’s time to build what’s next. With the NHL Draft just days away and free agency approaching on July 1, the Washington Capitals enter a defining week in their retooling process. After an incredibly successful regular season, earning the Caps a return to the playoffs in 2025, the focus […]
T.J. Oshie Retires: A Relentless Hockey Folk-Hero Rides Off The Ice
On a partly cloudy, humid day in Washington, D.C., a large crowd of Capitals fans and members of the organization gathered at the Washington Harbour Fountains, a site forever linked to Washington hockey history, to celebrate the career of T.J. Oshie. While other famous hockey landmarks include the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto, Madison […]
When Will Ovechkin Break The Goal Record: Using Stats To Predict History
At 39 years old, Alexander Ovechkin is looking to make history this season. He is on an improbable mission to pass Wayne Gretzky in all-time regular season goals. After a down year last season, Ovechkin has managed to turn back the clock, even coming back from an injury early in hopes of breaking the record […]
Ovechkin Closes Gap On Gretzky’s Record With 13 Goals To Go
The NHL season end is getting closer, but so is Alex Ovechkin on breaking Wayne Gretzky‘s record. The 39-year-old winger closed the gap in his most recent game by scoring a hat trick. The question is, when and where will he break the record? Washington Capitals Winger Scores Hat Trick To Close Gap On Record […]