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2024-25 NHL injury tracker: Capitals' Alex Ovechkin week-to-week, Canucks awaiting Thatcher Demko's return
The 2024-25 NHL season is now two months in the books. With the season in full swing, a few teams are dealing with significant injuries. Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is attempting to break Wayne Gretzky's all-time goals record,
5 top NHL storylines in December, including Capitals trying to flourish without injured Alex Ovechkin
Looking ahead to the top NHL storylines in the month of December, including those with the Capitals, Rangers and Sharks.
Alex Ovechkin skates before Capitals practice as he works to return from a broken leg
Ovechkin wore a tracksuit and a helmet with stick in hand but no hockey gear during his light workout, which coach Spencer Carbery said he believed was the 39-year-old longtime captain’s first time back on the ice since the injury.
Capitals star Alex Ovechkin back on ice 2 weeks after breaking leg
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin skated lightly by himself before the team's practice on Monday, two weeks after breaking his left leg. The Capitals announced their team captain would miss four to six weeks after he fractured his left fibula in a collision with Utah forward Jack McBain in Washington's 6-2 win on Nov.
Ovechkin of Capitals skates 2 weeks after fracturing leg
Alex Ovechkin skated lightly Monday for the first time since the Washington Capitals forward fractured his left fibula against the Utah Hockey Club on Nov. 18. The Capitals announced Nov. 21 that Ovechkin would miss 4-6 weeks after he was injured in a leg-on-leg collision with Utah forward Jack McBain 5:30 into the third period of their 6-2 victory.
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin Takes Step Toward Return
This is the first time Ovechkin has been seen on the ice since suffering a fractured left fibula. The Capitals expected Ovechkin to miss somewhere between four to six weeks with t
Capitals' biggest reasons for hope/concern during 2024-25 season
The Capitals have turned heads everywhere throughout the NHL, currently leading the Metropolitan Division in points and wins.
Capitals vs. Sharks Preview: Line Combinations, Stats, Storylines To Watch
The Washington Capitals are back in action and looking to keep their winning streak alive as they welcome Macklin Celebrini ...
Sharks make one lineup change for game vs. Capitals
Blackwood and the Sharks face a Capitals team that leads the NHL with an average of 4.21 goals per game. They’ve also scored ...
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Jakob Chychrun Named NHL's Third Star of the Week
Capitals defenseman Jakob Chychrun has been named the NHL’s Third Star for the week ending Dec. 1, the NHL announced today.
Capitals Defenseman Named Third Star of Week
The Capitals put together a perfect 4-0-0 week with wins over the Florida Panthers, Tampa Bay Lightning, New York Islanders, ...
Inside Haoxi Simon Wang’s journey to the top of the 2025 NHL Draft from China
Wang, who was born in Beijing, is expected to become the highest-drafted Chinese-born player ever in the NHL Draft.
Streaking Capitals turn attention to young Sharks
The Washington Capitals look to match a season-high five-game winning streak on Tuesday night when they host top overall draft pick Macklin Celebrini, Will Smith and the youthful San Jose Sharks.
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Alex Ovechkin is on track to break Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career goals record
Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) waves to the crowd after an NHL hockey game against the Nashville ...