Alex Ovechkin News Archive
News -- May 2020 (52)
- 5/25 fullpresscoverage.com: NHL Free Agents & Trade Candidates: Washington Capitals: What's the future for Braden Holtby and others as members of the Washington Capitals? The post NHL Free Agents & Trade Candidates:...
- 5/24 Too Many Men on the Site: Stanley Cup Playoffs: Top 6 teams that desperately need the postseason: Which teams need the Stanley Cup Playoffs the most? Qualifying for the NHL's postseason and having a chance to win the Stanley...
- 5/24 Last Word on Sports: Washington Capitals 2019-20 Comic Captions: Have you ever looked at a sports photo and thought of a funny caption? We have, and here’s a collection of some. If you enjoy...
- 5/24 Stars and Sticks: Capitals: How to vote for T.J. Oshie in NHL Fan Choice Awards: Washington Capitals fans know in these awards every vote counts. One initiative the NHL has done to keep fans engaged during...
- 5/23 fullpresscoverage.com: Five NHL Teams Hurt by the Proposed 24-team Playoff Format: Which NHL franchises will be hurt the most by the proposed playoff format? The post Five NHL Teams Hurt by the Proposed 24-team...
- 5/23 fullpresscoverage.com: Is NHL Biting Off More Than It Can Chew By Restarting Season?: The restart of the NHL season is within reach but is the league really prepared to move forward? The post Is NHL Biting Off More...
- 5/22 Stars and Sticks: Capitals would get first round bye in new 24-team playoff format: It's looking like Washington Capitals hockey might be back after all. The latest proposal from the NHL's Return to...
- 5/21 Stars and Sticks: Capitals: Another monster road win in Tampa: The Washington Capitals sure had a knack for winning on the road two springs ago. After a 4-2 win in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference...
- 5/21 Stars and Sticks: Capitals: Staving off elimination: The Washington Capitals came back to D.C. up two games to none on the Tampa Bay Lightning. But coming back home things didn't...
- 5/20 Fansided: Boston Bruins: Top 3 questions that remain to be answered in 2020: The Boston Bruins are among the teams with a lot on the line if the 2019-20 season were to return, leaving plenty of questions...
- 5/20 The Canuck Way: Canucks: Predicting which NHL awards Pettersson will win: The Vancouver Canucks possess a franchise player in the likes of Swedish center Elias Pettersson. Which NHL awards is he capable...
- 5/19 Stars and Sticks: Capitals: Ted Leonsis believes hockey will come back: The NHL is desperately trying to salvage the season and Washington Capitals owner Ted Leonsis believes the league will get it...
- 5/18 Last Word on Sports: Colorado Avalanche 2019-20 Season Comic Captions: Have you ever looked at a sports photo and thought of a funny caption? We have, and here’s a collection of some. If you enjoy...
- 5/18 The Canuck Way: Canucks: 3 ways for fans to enjoy the ascension: The Vancouver Canucks are finally back on the horse and ready to make some noise in the NHL. Here are three ways for fans to enjoy...
- 5/17 Fansided: NHL on Fox established hockey’s lasting U.S. network presence: Since the NHL on Fox premiered 25 springs ago, a once sparsely televised sport has never looked back with its American network...
- 5/17 Stars and Sticks: Capitals: Why There Should Be an NHL Version of "The Last Dance" Starring Alexander Ovechkin: With the world under quarantine because of the COVID-19 pandemic, people are itching for new content to watch to keep themselves...
- 5/17 Predlines: Nashville Predators: How Do We Fix This Troubled Power Play?: After working on Nashville Predators player grades and such, I wanted to cover something that was and has been an overarching...
- 5/16 Stars and Sticks: Capitals: Top 5 best goals of 2020: There have been several Washington Capitals goals that made us jump out of our seats. We'll highlight those here. Now that...
- 5/16 Last Word on Sports: NHL Comic Captions: Boston Bruins 2019-20 Season: Have you ever looked at a sports photo and thought of a funny caption? We have, and here’s a collection of some. If you enjoy...
- 5/15 Pro Hockey Rumors: PHR Panel: Revisiting The 2018 Draft: We’re now two months into an NHL postponement and there is still no clear timeline on when professional hockey will return. While...
- 5/15 Stars and Sticks: Capitals: Alex Ovechkin provided the greatest moment of 2020 so far: The 2019-20 season had it's memorable moments for the Washington Capitals but nobody provided a bigger one than Alex Ovechkin. What's...
- 5/14 Stars and Sticks: Capitals: Carrying the momentum into Tampa: The Washington Capitals were unstoppable after getting past their second round demons. The Washington Capitals carried over that...
- 5/14 Stars and Sticks: Capitals: Top 5 players that have made 2020 memorable: There have been several Washington Capitals players that made an impact on the season. These players will be the ones we'll...
- 5/14 Section 215: The Philadelphia Flyers should be in the Eastern Conference Finals right now: In any other year, we'd be three rounds deep into the Stanley Cup Playoffs. And this spring, the Philadelphia Flyers would...
- 5/13 Stars and Sticks: Capitals: Top 3 questions that remain to be answered in 2020: It's been over two months since the Washington Capitals last played a game. In fact, it's been over two months since...
- 5/13 Stars and Sticks: NHL 20: Top 3 Capitals players you need on your Ultimate Team: NHL 20 has flown off the shelves during quarantine and there's no better time than now to play it Washington Capitals fans. One...
- 5/12 Zone Coverage: Kevin Fiala was a Gamebreaker for the Minnesota Wild, but He Can Get Even Better: Kevin Fiala single-handedly injected life and hope into a franchise that was low on both. He was a revelation for the Minnesota...
- 5/12 Last Word on Sports: NHL Comic Captions: Toronto Maple Leafs 2019-20 Season: Have you ever looked at a sports photo and thought of a funny caption? We have, and here’s a collection of some. If you enjoy...
- 5/12 Stars and Sticks: Capitals: Alex Ovechkin is the best player so far in 2020: The Washington Capitals 2019-20 season has been a roller coaster but one things been constant. Alex Ovechkin was the top player,...
- 5/12 Last Word on Sports: Columbus Blue Jackets Biggest Draft Boom and Bust since 2000: Welcome to Last Word’s Draft Boom and Bust series. As the 2020 NHL Entry Draft approaches, we decided to examine each team’s best...
- 5/11 Stars and Sticks: Capitals: Top 10 greatest forwards of all-time: The Washington Capitals have had plenty of forwards that lit the lamp. We'll highlight many of these Washington Capitals...
- 5/11 Too Many Men on the Site: Ranking the top 5 greatest NHL rivalries of all-time: The NHL has been the home to some of the most intense sports rivalries of all-time. Let's take a look at the five best rivalries...
- 5/10 Stars and Sticks: Capitals: Top 5 takeaways of the season so far: This was an entertaining Washington Capitals season while it lasted. While the Washington Capitals season has been in a pause...
- 5/10 Last Word on Sports: Chicago Blackhawks Biggest Draft Boom and Bust Since 2000: Welcome to Last Word’s Draft Boom and Bust series. As the 2020 NHL Entry Draft approaches, we decided to examine each team’s best...
- 5/10 Stars and Sticks: Capitals eliminate Penguins in NHL 20 simulation: The Washington Capitals bounced back after an humiliating home loss to get a huge win on the road to advance to the third round. Just...
- 5/9 Stars and Sticks: Capitals: 3 bold predictions for NHL Player Gaming Challenge: The Washington Capitals will sort of have a game on Saturday afternoon thanks to the virtual world. Evgeny Kuznetsov will represent...
- 5/8 Fansided: Philadelphia Flyers: Top 5 most clutch players of the 2019-20 season: The Philadelphia Flyers became one of the surprises of the NHL this season, as they forced their way into contention for the Metropolitan...
- 5/8 Stars and Sticks: Washington Capitals Awards: Hit of the Year: It's time to look at the Washington Capitals greatest hits. Unlike the goals and assists I discussed in my previous Washington...
- 5/7 Pens Labyrinth: Pittsburgh Penguins Time Capsules: Most Villainous Playoff Opponents: The Pittsburgh Penguins have faced some formidable foes in the playoffs through the years, but here is a look back at the players...
- 5/7 Stars and Sticks: Capitals: When Evgeny Kuznetsov exorcised the demons: Two years ago today, the Washington Capitals and Evgeny Kuznetsov stunned the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Washington Capitals had...
- 5/7 Editor In Leaf: Auston Matthews Season Could Have Been Best In Toronto Maple Leafs History: Auston Matthews was having a career season for the Toronto Maple Leafs before everything stopped. There have been over 100 Toronto...
- 5/6 Fansided: EA report states NHL 21 is still on track to release in 2020: The coronavirus pandemic will not halt EA's plans to release their annual NHL video game in the fall of 2020, according to...
- 5/6 Too Many Men on the Site: NHL: Stanley Cup Playoffs in empty arenas are a horrible idea: If the major leagues are going to return to action any time soon, playing in empty arenas has become a guarantee. Here is why...
- 5/6 Stars and Sticks: Capitals: Jakub Vrana comes up clutch in NHL 20 simulation against Penguins: It was another exciting Washington Capitals game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in NHL 20. After a big overtime win yesterday,...
- 5/5 Stars and Sticks: Capitals: T.J. Oshie's overtime goal evens series vs. PIT in NHL 20: It was a scary and stressful Game 2 as it went into overtime with the Washington Capitals unable to afford another loss on home...
- 5/4 Stars and Sticks: Capitals drop Game 1 to Penguins in NHL 20 simulation: The Washington Capitals struck first but Pittsburgh responded with four unanswered goals. After downing the Buffalo Sabres in...
- 5/4 Last Word on Sports: Today in Hockey History: Philadelphia Flyers Keith Primeau Wins in 5th OT: During the NHL’s hiatus, we at the Last Word on Hockey are going to look back at each date’s historical significance to the game....
- 5/4 Stars and Sticks: Washington Capitals Player Awards: Assist of the Year: It's time to look at the top Washington Capitals assists of the season. As mentioned in my goal-of-the-year discussion,...
- 5/3 Pucks of a Feather: Anaheim Ducks: Initial Judgements About Nicolas Deslauriers Were Wrong: It has been almost a year since the Anaheim Ducks traded for Nicolas Deslauriers, and our initial judgments about him were very...
- 5/2 Too Many Men on the Site: NHL Draft: Top three first overall picks from the 2000s: The 2000s were a golden era for the NHL. Let's take a look at the best first overall picks in the NHL Draft from the decade. As...
- 5/2 Stars and Sticks: Capitals: Alex Ovechkin helps deliver pizzas to frontline workers: Before Alex Ovechkin became a Washington Capitals superstar, his dream was to be a pizza delivery driver. At least that's...
- 5/1 Stars and Sticks: Capitals: The Ovechkin-Backstrom Duo Deserves More Respect: The one, two punch of Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom has been around for a long time now. Alex Ovechkin, of course, was...
News -- April 2020 (58)