Alex Ovechkin’s greatest feat? Mixing ordinary with extraordinary on the way to NHL immortality
His long connection to Russian President Vladimir Putin complicates Alex Ovechkin's legacy in the eyes of some.
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From Moscow to Washington, how Alex Ovechkin became the Great 8 on the way to chasing NHL history
The Capitals went through a series of changes from the front office to the coaching staff and the roster, culminating with Ovechkin leading them to the Stanley Cup in 2018 as playoff MVP.
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Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin scores goal No. 890, now five away from NHL record
Washington Capitals’ forward Alex Ovechkin scored his 37th goal of ... When he captained Washington to their first Stanley Cup championship in 2018, he won the Conn Smythe Trophy for playoff ...
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The ‘very, very coachable’ Alex Ovechkin: Former coaches on the tweaks he’s made on the way to history
That kicked off a four-year run where Ovechkin added 185 goals to his career total and culminated with an epic Stanley Cup raise at T-Mobile Arena in June 2018 — not far from where they first ...
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Alex Ovechkin, Capitals Make NHL History While Clinching Postseason Berth
The Washington Capitals clinched their spot in the 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs on Thursday night, and in doing so, made NHL history while captain Alex Ovechkin inched closer to completing "The Gr8 ...
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How Alex Ovechkin became the Great 8 while chasing NHL history
The top NHL draft pick by the Washington Capitals in 2004, over 20 years Ovechkin became a Stanley Cup champion and teammates watched him develop into a husband, father and a generous person ...
PHOTO COLLECTION: Capital’s Alex Ovechkin on track to break Gretzky’s NHL career goals record
Washington Capitals left wing Alexander Ovechkin celebrates after scoring his 100th career NHL goal during the first period ...
How the NHL is preparing for Ovechkin’s record goal: OviCasts, a traveling caravan and Gretzky in the building
The game will be stopped for a ceremony when Alex Ovechkin passes Wayne Gretzky for most all-time goals, regardless of ...