From Moscow to Washington, how Ovechkin began chasing Gretzky’s NHL goals record
Born Sept. 17, 1985, and coming of age just as the Soviet Union was giving way to a new Russia, Alex Ovechkin was drawn to ...
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Canadiens’ push for playoffs has Montreal abuzz
No matter the deficit, a Stanley Cup Playoff atmosphere was spilling from the arena bowl into the crowded Canadiens’ Bell ...
From Moscow to Washington, how Alex Ovechkin became the Great 8 on the way to chasing NHL history
Raised in Moscow within the Soviet sports system by parents who were accomplished athletes, Alex Ovechkin was given every ...
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From Moscow to Washington, how Ovechkin became the Great 8
Raised in Moscow within the Soviet sports system by parents who were accomplished athletes, Alex Ovechkin was given every ...
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How Alex Ovechkin became the Great 8 while chasing NHL history
Alex Ovechkin almost stopped playing hockey. His mother, Tatyana, was a basketball player, his father, Mikhail, was a soccer ...
From Moscow to Washington, how Alex Ovechkin became the Great 8 en route to chasing NHL history
He was a very, very bright young man in terms of his goal-setting for his life,” said Hockey Hall of Famer Igor Larionov, who met Alex Ovechkin as a teenager. “He was determined. He was one of the ...
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How the Oilers Match Up Against Potential Playoff Opponents
It's clinching season in the NHL. We dive into the three most likely teams the Oilers could see in Round 1 and how they match ...
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“It's Really Exciting to Be Here Now” – Ryan Lindgren on Leaving New York and His Fresh Start in Colorado
Exclusive: After a surprise trade from New York, Ryan Lindgren finds new life in Colorado, helping solidify the Avalanche ...
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The Stanley Coup: How Portland put its name on hockey’s top prize
The Stanley Cup is hockey’s ultimate prize ... You’ve probably seen some of those pictures where it gets to be this tall, skinny, funny-looking trophy with the cup still sitting on the ...
WARMINGTON: Oilers may never shake 'Carney Curse' as injuries mount post PM photo op
After No. 24 missed empty net, not only did the Oilers lose McDavid, Draisaitl and Skinner, they also lost the game ...