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NHL Rumors: Boeser, Canucks, Tavares, Maple Leafs, Capitals

Jim Parsons | April 7, 2025

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the number of days that Brock Boeser may continue playing for the Vancouver Canucks could be limited. Meanwhile, did the Toronto Maple Leafs miss an…

Categories Editor's Choice, NHL Rumors, Toronto Maple Leafs, Vancouver Canucks, Washington Capitals

Canadian Hockey Fans’ Complex Celebration of Ovechkin’s Historic Feat

The Old Prof | April 7, 2025

Yesterday, Alex Ovechkin made history. The Russian forward officially broke Wayne Gretzky’s long-standing record of 894 career goals, scoring his 895th and now holding the title of the NHL’s all-time…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, Washington Capitals

Standouts & Observations of the Season up to This Point for the Capitals

Ryan Raggio | April 6, 2025

After 77 games in the 2024-25 season, one of the NHL’s biggest surprises is the Washington Capitals. After barely squeaking into the playoffs last season, they are second in the…

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Islanders Defeat Capitals 4-1 as Ovechkin Breaks Gretzky’s Goals Record

Christopher Babos | April 6, 2025

A hockey game broke out at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, during Alex Ovechkin’s quest for 895 NHL regular-season goals and first place in the NHL record books. The…

Categories New York Islanders, NHL News, Washington Capitals

Alex Ovechkin Breaks Wayne Gretzky’s Goals Record

Jim Bay | April 6, 2025

Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals scored a power-play goal against the New York Islanders with 12:34 left in the second period to get career goal number 895 and surpass Wayne Gretzky…

Categories NHL News, Washington Capitals

NHL 2025 Playoff Clinching/Elimination Scenarios – 04/06/2025

Jacob Billington | April 6, 2025

The Stanley Cup Playoffs are approaching, and teams are officially clinching playoff berths and being eliminated from contention. Here are the potential scenarios where teams can clinch or be eliminated…

Categories Boston Bruins, Buffalo Sabres, Chicago Blackhawks, Montreal Canadiens, Nashville Predators, New York Islanders, NHL News, Pittsburgh Penguins, Washington Capitals

Projected Lineups for the Capitals vs Islanders – 4/6/25

Jim Bay | April 6, 2025

The Washington Capitals take on the New York Islanders at UBS Arena this afternoon. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. CAPITALS (48-18-9) at ISLANDERS (33-32-10)…

Categories New York Islanders, NHL News, Projected Lineups, Washington Capitals

8 Fascinating Facts From Ovechkin’s Gr8 Chase

Christopher Babos | April 6, 2025

It has been over 30 years since Wayne Gretzky had company atop the NHL’s all-time regular season leaderboard. Following two goals in a 5-3 win over the Chicago Blackhawks on…

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Predicting How Ovechkin Will Break Gretzky’s Record vs. the Islanders

Mike Fink | April 5, 2025

It’s a matter of when, not if, Alexander Ovechkin will set the record as the all-time leading goal scorer. There was genuine surprise that it didn’t happen on Friday (April…

Categories New York Islanders, Washington Capitals

NHL Rumours: Ovechkin, Leonard, Offer Sheets, Zuccarello, Wild

Jacob Billington | April 5, 2025

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Alexander Ovechkin tied Wayne Gretzky for the all-time goals record, and refused to go on the ice with the empty net for the record-breaking goal.…

Categories Commentary, Editor's Choice, Minnesota Wild, New York Islanders, NHL Rumors, St Louis Blues, Washington Capitals

Ovechkin Ties Gretzky’s Goal Record in Capitals’ 5-3 Win Over Blackhawks

Christopher Babos | April 4, 2025

The Washington Capitals welcomed the Chicago Blackhawks to Capital One Arena on Friday night with all eyes squarely pointed toward Washington’s Captain, Alex Ovechkin, as he entered the contest three…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks, NHL News, Washington Capitals

Alex Ovechkin Scores Goal No. 894, Tying Wayne Gretzky’s Record

Jim Bay | April 4, 2025

Alex Ovechkin’s second goal of the game against the Chicago Blackhawks tonight (April 4) tied Wayne Gretzky for the most goals in the NHL’s history. His 893rd career goal came…

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