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Ovechkin set tone for historic career with memorable debut in Capitals' home opener

Forty seconds into the first period, on his first NHL shift, age 20 years and 18 days, Ovechkin hammered Blue Jackets ...

Wayne Gretzky reveals how he really feels about Capitals star Alex Ovechkin’s retirement announcement being way different than his

The Washington Capitals are set for their home opener on Wednesday night against the Pittsburgh Penguins. It will be the last ...

Alex Ovechkin retirement: Everything to know about NHL star’s final season

The timing of Ovechkin's announcement is interesting, and the league's all-time leading goal scorer still has a handful of ...

Penguins vs. Capitals Rivalry, Explained: Crosby, Ovechkin and the Battle for NHL Bragging Rights

From early beginnings to the matchups between Crosby and Ovechkin, here's a breakdown of the heated rivalry between the ...
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Penguins vs. Capitals schedule 2026-27: When do Sidney Crosby, Alex Ovechkin face off this season?

Here's a breakdown of all the games this season between the Penguins and Capitals.

NHL rumblings: Gretzky on Ovechkin’s farewell tour, plus latest on Hughes, Laine, Perron, more

While Alex Ovechkin announced this week that this would be his final NHL season, giving fans in rinks around the league a ...

1 player prop bet for each NHL game (Oct. 7)

If you’re ranking NHL players, that is worth the price of admission. Cale Makar would be at the top of that list. He’s ...

Alex Ovechkin's retirement news sparks notable ticket price hike

Ever since the NHL's all-time goals leader announced his retirement, ticket prices to Capitals games have been soaring -- and not just for home games.