Alex Ovechkin

Alex Ovechkin

G
31
A
34
Pts
65
+/-
-22
PPP
28
SOG
272
Bio
Height/Weight: 6' 3"/238 lbs
Born: Moscow, Russia
Draft: 2004 1st round (1st pick) by the
Washington Capitals
Shoots: R
  • The Canadian Press

    'Struggling' Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin is hoping patience pays off soon against the Rangers

    ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — Alex Ovechkin has just one shot on goal through the first two games of the Washington Capitals' first-round playoff series against the New York Rangers, which they trail 2-0. Coach Spencer Carbery acknowledged after the Game 2 loss this week that Ovechkin is “struggling” and looks a bit off. The Capitals need production out of the No. 2 goal-scorer in NHL history, among other things, to get back in the series against the league's best team from the regular season. Game 3 is

  • The Canadian Press

    New York visits Washington with 2-0 series lead

    New York Rangers (55-23-4, first in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Washington Capitals (40-31-11, fourth in the Metropolitan Division)Washington; Friday, 7 p.m. EDTBETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Rangers -172, Capitals +144; over/under is 5.5NHL PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND: Rangers lead series 2-0BOTTOM LINE: The New York Rangers visit the Washington Capitals in the first round of the NHL Playoffs with a 2-0 lead in the series. The teams meet Tuesday for the seventh time this season. The Rangers won 4-3 in the