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Alex Ovechkin hits empty net in his return

Alex Ovechkin Inches Closer to Wayne Gretzky’s Record in Weekend Return to Capitals Lineup

The Washington Capitals welcomed captain Alexander Ovechkin back into the lineup this past weekend for the first time in over a month due to a lower-body injury.

CBSSports.com · 2d

2024-25 NHL injury tracker: Capitals' Alex Ovechkin returns vs. Maple Leafs, Auston Matthews remains out

The 2024-25 NHL season continues to move along. With the season in full swing, a few star players are dealing with significant injuries. One of the players no longer on that list includes Washington Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin,

Newsday · 1d

Alex Ovechkin is on track to break Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goals record

Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals is closing in on the NHL career goals record of 894 held by Wayne Gretzky. Ovechkin has 870 goals after scoring 17 in his first 20 games this season. He needs 25 to set a new record.

Red Wings take coach’s message to heart, end 4-game slide

CBS Detroit on MSN · 21h

Kane reaches 1,300 points, Red Wings halt four-game slide with 4-2 win over Capitals

Patrick Kane reached the 1,300-point mark and Todd McLellan won for the first time as Detroit’s coach in the Red Wings’ 4-2 victory over Washington on Sunday.

The Washington Post on MSN · 21h

Slow start puts the Caps in a hole during a 4-2 loss to the Red Wings

Alex Ovechkin scored his 870th goal, but a 4-1 first-period deficit was too much for the Capitals to overcome on the second night of a back-to-back set.

MLive Ann Arbor on MSN · 22h

Red Wings take coach’s message to heart, end four-game slide

The Detroit Red Wings played hockey Sunday, just like coach Todd McLellan not-so-subtly suggested they do during practice the day before. It was the best hockey they’ve played in at least a couple of weeks,

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Capitals look to avenge last week's loss to Bruins

The Boston Bruins and Washington Capitals look to kick off New Year's Eve with a win as they meet for the second time in ...

Roanoke-Chowan News-Herald4h

Capitals vs. Bruins Injury Report Today – December 31

The injury report for the Washington Capitals (24-10-2) ahead of their game against the Boston Bruins (20-14-4) currently has ...

National Hockey League1d

Capitals Loan Hendrix Lapierre to Hershey

ARLINGTON, Va. – The Washington Capitals have loaned forward Hendrix Lapierre to the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey ...

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Toronto Maple Leafs Demote Matt Murray After Struggles Against the Capitals

Although it was a great story for Matt Murray when he returned, the veteran struggled and ended up being demoted back to the ...

Roanoke-Chowan News-Herald5h

How to Pick the Capitals vs. Bruins Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – December 31

PM ET in Tuesday’s game between the Washington Capitals and the Boston Bruins, here are the best bets you should be ...

National Hockey League19h

RECAP: McLellan gets first victory as Red Wings’ head coach, is ‘happy for the guys’ after taking 4-2 decision over Capitals

DETROIT -- Sunday night at Little Caesars Arena featured some special milestones, as Todd McLellan notched his first win as ...

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Bruins beat Capitals 4-1, hold Washington to season-low 11 shots.

Elias Lindholm scored with 6:19 left to break a third-period tie, and the Boston Bruins beat the Washington Capitals 4-1.

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Weekend NHL rankings: Change finally comes in Detroit, plus I was wrong but it’s fine

So let’s talk about it, starting with what happened one week ago tonight. That was the game that saw those same Sabres, losers of 13 straight games, skate onto the Islanders’ home ice and absolutely ...

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