Alex Ovechkin scored his 895th career goal and broke the NHL goals record one year ago today
One year ago today, Alex Ovechkin broke an NHL record that many thought would never be broken. Two days after registering his…
Happy 894-iversary! Alex Ovechkin scored his 894th career goal and tied Wayne Gretzky one year ago today.
One year ago today, one of the greatest games in Washington Capitals history was played at Capital One Arena. Against the Chicago…
Today is the 20-year anniversary of Alex Ovechkin’s NHL debut and first NHL goal
Alex Ovechkin scored the first and second goals of his career, 20 years ago today. In front of 16,325 fans at MCI…
Alex Ovechkin played one game in Hershey, a Capitals’ preseason game against the Penguins, during his rookie season in the NHL
When the puck drops between the Washington Capitals and Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday night, the preseason game will mark just the third…
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The Washington Capitals traded the Pittsburgh Penguins for Jaromir Jagr 24 years ago today
Nearly a quarter century ago, the Washington Capitals made one of the most notable trades in franchise history. On July 11, 2001,…
The Capitals picked Alex Ovechkin number 1 overall at the 2004 NHL Draft, 21 years ago today
June 26, 2004, will forever be an important day in Washington Capitals history. Twenty-one years to the day, the Caps selected Alexander…
Today is the seven-year anniversary of the Washington Capitals winning the franchise’s first Stanley Cup
Seven years ago today, the Washington Capitals lifted the Stanley Cup for the first time in franchise history. The 43-year drought was…
On this date 16 years ago, Alex Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby scored dueling playoff hat tricks
A long time ago in a playoff series far, far away... the NHL's two biggest superstars went head to head in one…
20 years ago today, Alex Ovechkin was selected by the Washington Capitals first overall in the 2004 NHL Draft
The direction of the Washington Capitals' franchise was changed forever on June 26, 2004. On that very date, 20 years ago today,…
Happy Cupiversary! Today is the six-year anniversary of the Capitals winning the franchise’s first Stanley Cup.
Six years ago today, the Washington Capitals won the franchise's first Stanley Cup championship. A journey that seemed improbable, if not impossible,…
NHL asks on Braden Holtby’s The Save anniversary: Is it the best playoff stop of all time?
Six years ago today, on May 30, 2018, Braden Holtby made one of the biggest saves in Washington Capitals history when he…
Ten years ago today, TJ Oshie helped Team USA beat Russia in an Olympic shootout
Ten years ago to the day, TJ Oshie cemented himself as an American sports hero. On February 15 during the 2014 Sochi…
Alex Ovechkin scored ‘The Goal’ in front of Wayne Gretzky 18 years ago today
On January 16th, 2006, Alex Ovechkin scored what is considered to arguably be the greatest goal in NHL history. While falling and…
One year ago today, Alex Ovechkin scored his 802nd career goal and passed Gordie Howe for second on NHL’s all-time goals list
One year ago today, on December 23, 2022, Alex Ovechkin scored one of the biggest goals in NHL history when he slipped…
Happy Cupiversary! Today is the five-year anniversary of the Capitals winning the Stanley Cup.
Five years ago to the day, the Washington Capitals won the franchise's first Stanley Cup championship. A journey that at best seemed…
Five years ago today, Evgeny Kuznetsov eliminated the Penguins and exorcised the Capitals’ demons
Five years ago today, on May 7, 2018, Evgeny Kuznetsov scored one of the biggest goals in Capitals history when he eliminated…
Today is the four-year anniversary of the Capitals’ 2018 Stanley Cup championship <3
Four years ago to the day, the Washington Capitals won their first Stanley Cup championship. It seemed impossible for the longest time…
On this day in 2006, Alex Ovechkin scored ‘The Goal’
On January 16th, 2006, Alex Ovechkin scored what is still his most memorable goal to date. While falling and twirling around on…
Alex Ovechkin was named captain 12 years ago. The Capitals have more standings points than any other NHL team since then.
Alex Ovechkin was named the captain of the Washington Capitals before a home game against the Montreal Canadiens on January 5, 2010.…
Alex Ovechkin scored his first NHL goal 16 years ago today
Alex Ovechkin made his NHL debut 16 years ago today on October 5, 2005. That night began the careers of two of…
