NHL announces 2028 World Cup of Hockey, leaves open possibility for Russia to participate
The 2028 World Cup of Hockey was officially announced on Monday. At a joint NHL/NHLPA press conference, commissioner Gary Bettman revealed that…
Alex Ovechkin is not watching the Olympics
Alex Ovechkin returned to Washington Capitals practice on Tuesday afternoon and spoke to reporters for the first time on Wednesday after a…
Alex Ovechkin on what moments of his career he would like to relive: ‘When dad was alive, the World Championship and the Stanley Cup were won’
Alex Ovechkin has had many signature moments throughout his storied career, from being drafted first overall in the 2004 NHL Draft to…
Alex Ovechkin named the three best goals of his career. And no, his record-breaking 895th goal didn’t make the list.
Alex Ovechkin is the NHL goals king, scoring 897 times during his 20-season career in the league. And that total does not…
Russian Olympic Committee plans legal challenge after IOC confirms teams are barred from 2026 Winter Olympics
The International Olympic Committee confirmed reports that Russian teams, including the men's and women's hockey teams, remain banned from competing at the…
Russia reportedly barred from participating in 2026 Winter Olympics, likely Alex Ovechkin’s last as an active player
Alex Ovechkin may not get a final chance to compete for what is likely the last career achievement he wants to check…
Alex Ovechkin on if he’ll watch the 4 Nations Face-Off: ‘What’s the point of watching something where the Russian team doesn’t participate’
Alex Ovechkin has zero interest in watching the ongoing 4 Nations Face-Off. The Washington Capitals captain is currently on vacation in Miami,…
Alex Ovechkin would like to compete for Russia again on an international stage but knows that’s unlikely
Alex Ovechkin has not played for Russia on an international stage since the 2019 World Championship. With the end of his playing…
EA Sports to remove Russian and Belarusian national teams from NHL 22
EA Sports is following the real-life lead of the IIHF and will be removing the Russian and Belarusian national teams from NHL…
Alex Ovechkin announced as one of Russia’s first three players for 2022 Olympic Games
The Russian Hockey Federation announced the first three members of the Olympic team on Friday. Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin is one…
Alex Ovechkin to miss 2021 World Championship due to injury, Dmitry Orlov and Ilya Samsonov set to join Team Russia
The hockey season is not over yet for Dmitry Orlov and Ilya Samsonov. The two Capitals, whose NHL season ended last night…
Here’s Alex Ovechkin dancing after winning bronze at the World Championship
Alex Ovechkin, along with his Russian Caps teammates, won bronze at the 2019 IIHF World Championship on Sunday. Before flying home, Team…
Alex Ovechkin, Evgeny Kuznetsov, and Dmitry Orlov win bronze at 2019 World Championship
Five Washington Capitals players went toe-to-toe in the bronze medal game of 2019 IIHF World Championship: Alex Ovechkin, Evgeny Kuznetsov, and Dmitry…
Nastya Ovechkina asks frustrated Russian hockey fans to chill after team’s 1-0 loss to Finland
Nikita Kucherov is a virtual lock to be the NHL MVP this season while Alex Ovechkin and Evgeni Malkin are likely Hall…
Dmitry Orlov named one of top three players for Russia in crushing 1-0 semifinals loss to Finland
Team Russia has a roster of full of NHL All-Stars, MVPs, and future Hall of Famers. But on Saturday, the Red Machine,…
Alex Ovechkin scores second goal of World Championship after fantastic drop pass by Evgeni Malkin
Team Russia played Team Sweden on Tuesday, and Alex Ovechkin scored his second goal of the 2019 IIHF World Championship during the…
Dmitry Orlov dangles through entire Swiss defense, assists on Artem Anisimov goal
Capitals defenseman Dmitry Orlov has points in three-straight World Championship games after a great individual effort against Team Switzerland on Sunday. Orlov…
Dmitry Orlov’s slap shot goal helps Russia to 3-1 win over Latvia
You Orlov to see it. Dmitry Orlov authored his first SCOARLOV of the 2019 IIHF World Championship in Russia's 3-1 win over…
Alex Ovechkin makes incredible glove save from Russia’s bench
Alex Ovechkin is one of the greatest forwards of all-time. His alter ego, Ovi The Goalie, is no slouch either. Wednesday, during…
Evgeny Kuznetsov scores twice, Alex Ovechkin nets first goal of World Championship in Russia’s 10-0 win over Italy
After a quiet start to the 2019 IIHF World Championship, the Capitals' troika of Alex Ovechkin, Evgeny Kuznetsov, and Dmitry Orlov combined…
