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AP Photo/David Zalubowski Now that the 2023-24 NHL season has come to an end for the Washington Capitals, all eyes are now on General Manager Brian MacLellan’s strategy and execution of improving the roster in the twilight of the Alex Ovechkin era.

Washington Capitals News / ClutchPoints / May 3

Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin reveals change that will impact Wayne Gretzky record chase

Alex Ovechkin and his Washington Capitals are in for another long offseason after being swept in the first-round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs by the New York Rangers.

NHL News / Philly Hockey Now / April 29

Karma Bites Alexander Ovechkin, Capitals After Dissing Flyers

Less than two weeks after making some disingenuous remarks following a win over the Philadelphia Flyers, Alexander Ovechkin and his Washington Capitals were swept by the New York Rangers in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.

NHL News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / April 29

Could Penguins Have Been Competitive?; Putting ‘0’ in Ovechkin

There is, of course, no way of knowing how the Pittsburgh Penguins would have fared if they’d qualified for the Stanley Cup playoffs. Perhaps they would have sustained the momentum of their late-season surge, and made a legitimate run at upsetting a team that finished far ahead of them in the Metropolitan Division standings.

Washington Capitals News / ClutchPoints / April 29

Fans can’t believe Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin finished Rangers series without a point

If Alex Ovechkin hadn’t led the Washington Capitals to a Stanley Cup championship in 2018, the franchise would probably be considered one of the most futile in the National Hockey League when it comes to playoff hockey.

NHL News / ClutchPoints / April 29

Rangers’ Mika Zibanejad vocal after eliminating Alex Ovechkin, Capitals

The New York Rangers are moving on in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Mika Zibanejad and his team defeated Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals in Game 4.

NHL News / ClutchPoints / April 29

2 Capitals most to blame for series loss to Rangers

Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals are out of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Washington fell to the New York Rangers 4-2 on Sunday night, ending their 2023-24 season.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 28

Rangers sweep Capitals to advance to second round of NHL playoffs

The New York Rangers broke out the brooms against the Washington Capitals to cap off their first-round series.

Canucks rally to take shocking 3-1 series lead over Predators

Mitch Marner is looking like he will be Maple Leafs scapegoat

Cale Makar sparks Avalanche to go up 3-1 in series vs. Jets

The best Stanley Cup Final games of all time

NHL News / Empire Sports Media / April 26

How the Rangers have earned their 2-0 series lead heading into the second half vs the Capitals

After a dominant 4-1 win in Game One and a 4-3 win in Game 2, the New York Rangers head into Game Three with a 2-0 series lead on the Washington Capitals.

Washington Capitals News / ClutchPoints / April 26

Alex Ovechkin drops truth bomb on how Capitals can climb back into series

They say you aren’t in trouble until you lose at home, and the Washington Capitals haven’t yet lost at home in their Eastern Conference first-round series against the New York Rangers.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 25

Alex Ovechkin, Caps must produce as Rangers lead series 2-0

Alex Ovechkin hasn't been quite himself through the first two games of the Washington Capitals' Eastern Conference first-round series against the New York Rangers.

Washington Capitals News / ClutchPoints / April 24

Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin hit with harsh criticism from head coach after Game 2

Alex Ovechkin has been the consistent driver of the Washington Capitals for nearly two decades — especially in the Stanley Cup Playoffs — but The Great Eight was in the spotlight for all of the wrong reasons during Tuesday night’s Game 2 loss to the New York Rangers.

Washington Capitals News / Yardbarker / April 23

Capitals need to make lineup change to help get Ovechkin going

Capitals need to make big lineup change to help get Alex Ovechkin going

If the Capitals are going to have any chance to get back in their first round series against the Rangers they are going to need to get a lot more from superstar forward Alex Ovechkin.

Rangers take 2-0 series lead with 4-3 win over Capitals

Who scored the most goals for every NHL franchise?

NHL News / Philly Hockey Now / April 17

Snide Ovechkin Thanks Flyers for Playoff Spot

The Philadelphia Flyers’ season came to an end on Tuesday night, and that didn’t stop a longtime rival like Washington Capitals forward Alexander Ovechkin from taking some pot shots after the game had ended.

Washington Capitals News / Inside The Rink / April 10

Alex Ovechkin Sets New NHL Record; Capitals Back in a Wildcard Spot

In Tuesday night’s win against the Detroit Red Wings, Alexander Ovechkin put his name in history books once again. With just eight seconds remaining in the period, Ovi slipped the puck past goaltender Alex Lyon and netted his 30th of the season, making him the only player to reach a 30-goal season 18 times.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 9

Alex Ovechkin sets mark for 30-goal seasons as Caps edge Red Wings

Alex Ovechkin set an NHL record by reaching 30 goals in 18 seasons and the visiting Washington Capitals topped the Detroit Red Wings 2-1 on Tuesday night.

Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / April 9

Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin sets new NHL record with 18th 30-goal season

Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin scored his 30th goal of the 2023-24 season on Tuesday evening to set a new National Hockey League record for the most career 30-goal seasons by a single player.

Washington Capitals News / Yardbarker / April 9

Watch: Alex Ovechkin sets another goals record on path to the big one

As Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin continues to chase down Wayne Gretzky's all-time goals record, he keeps checking off a lot of smaller records along the way.

Islanders, Capitals log key wins in the Eastern Conference playoff race

Ultimate goal remains elusive for Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews

Jazz owner continues crusade to land NHL expansion team in Utah

Blues get bad news on top defenseman

Devils' disappointing season gets worse with update on star center

Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / April 9

Alex Ovechkin Scores to Set New NHL Record for 30-Goal Seasons

With his goal against the Detroit Red Wings, Alex Ovechkin has an NHL record with his 18th career 30-goal season. He surpassed the mark set by Mike Garner, who played for five NHL teams in his career, including the Washington Capitals.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 7

Watch: Capitals-Senators game briefly interrupted by the sun

The Washington Capitals and Ottawa Senators could have used something to block out the sun on Sunday evening at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C. because it was causing a surprising problem.

NHL Eastern Conference playoff race a scramble among five teams for two spots

Is it time for your middle-of-the-pack NHL team to panic?

Watch: Red Wings score third goal in first period in must-win game vs. Sabres

Avalanche forward Mikko Rantanen in concussion protocol, out day-to-day

Hurricanes sign 2023 first rounder to ELC

Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / April 5

Watch: Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin makes history with 850th career goal

Washington Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin scored the 850th goal of his illustrious National Hockey League career to put his team up 1-0 in the first period of Friday’s game against the Carolina Hurricanes.

Maple Leafs to activate former No. 4 overall pick from LTIR

Stars recall one of the hottest prospects in the AHL

Brad Marchand's antics obscure his ability

With their latest loss, the Blues will need a miracle to make the playoffs

Watch: Blue Jackets winger scores most disrespectful goal of NHL season

Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / April 5

Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin Reaches 850 Goals

Alex Ovechkin has been making a dent in the NHL goal record of 894 set by Wayne Gretzky for a while now, but the Washington Capitals legend hit another huge milestone on April 5, 2024, against the Carolina Hurricanes.

Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / March 25

Alex Ovechkin’s late-season heater is coming at the right time for the Washington Capitals

He might be the most prolific goal-scorer in hockey history, but that did not hide the fact that Alexander Ovechkin started off the season on a bit of a lull.

NHL News / Flamesnation / March 19

Special teams the difference in loss to Capitals according to head coach Ryan Huska

Before their four-day break, the Calgary Flames took the ice at the Saddledome against the visiting Washington Capitals but fell 5-2. The Flames registered 36 shots on goal, but Charlie Lindgren in the Washington net kept them to two goals after the Capitals took a 3-0 lead.

Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / March 19

Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin becomes only player in NHL history to start career with 19 consecutive 20-goal seasons

Alex Ovechkin continues to make history, scoring his 20th and 21st goals of the season on Monday against the Calgary Flames. He’s now reached the 20-goal mark for the 19th consecutive season, becoming the first player in NHL history to score 20 goals in his first 19 NHL seasons.

Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / March 18

Alex Ovechkin on Cusp of 19th Consecutive 20-Goal Season

With less than 20 games left in the 2023-24 season, the Washington Capitals are hoping to make a final push for the last wild card playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.