NHL, Ovechkin and Ottawa Senators

Ovechkin moves within 19 goals of breaking Gretzky’s NHL record, scoring in Capitals’ OT loss
Alex Ovechkin moved within 19 goals of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record, scoring on a late power play in the Washington Capitals’ 5-4 overtime loss to the Ottawa Senators on Thursday night.
Alex Ovechkin breaks new record as chase continues to become NHL’s all-time leading scorer
NHL star Alex Ovechkin picked up another record on Thursday night as he moved closer to replacing Wayne Gretzky as the league’s all-time leading scorer.
With OT goal, No. 874, Alex Ovechkin scores on goalie No. 179
Alex Ovechkin broke the NHL record for the most goaltenders scored on, beating Leevi Merilainen in overtime to give the Capitals a 1-0 victory over the Senators. It was his 874th goal, 20 shy of Wayne Gretzky's mark of 894.
For Alex Ovechkin, office hours include OT as Caps turn back Senators
After a scoreless 60 minutes, of course it was Alex Ovechkin to lift the Capitals in the three-on-three extra period.
Ovechkin Lifts Caps Over Ottawa in OT
Ovechkin’s goal also produced Washington’s 30th victory of the season – the Caps join Winnipeg as the second team in the League to reach that plateau in 2024-25 – and it helped Logan Thompson nail down his 20th victory of the season, and his second consecutive shutout.
Alex Ovechkin with a Goal vs. Ottawa Senators
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What’s fuelling Rasmus Sandin’s huge improvement in Washington?
But it’s not just Rasmus Sandin thriving on the Capitals. “It’s clear that his hot start helps tremendously,” Sandin says of Alexander Ovechkin’s chase of the all-time goal scoring record.
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Capitals' Sandin May Be the Sneakiest Addition of the Trade Deadline
Rasmus Sandin was a young defender on an all-in ... The Washington Capitals will try to stay competitive as long as Alexander Ovechkin is still chasing Wayne Gretzky’s goal record, so a full ...
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With OT goal, his 874th, Ovechkin scores on goalie No. 179
Ovechkin's goal came on his third shot on net and fifth attempt. He took a pass from Rasmus Sandin on a 2-on-1 breakaway and fired it past Merilainen. Ovechkin raised his arms and pumped his ...
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Trade Destinations for Blue Jackets’ Ivan Provorov
NHL trade deadline looms large and we’re starting to see some movement on the trade front. The mammoth trade of Mikko ...
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'We need that': Canucks debuting D-Petey, Tocchet loves his 'enthusiasm'
It’ll be fun sidebar to count up how many shifts defenceman Elias Pettersson gets tonight against Alexander Ovechkin in his welcome-to-the-NHL game.
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Capitals Notebook: Lines Shake Up After Back-To-Back Losses, Ovechkin Update As He Continues Skating With Group
On defense, Rasmus ... Sandin-John Carlson Washington also worked on special teams in the second half of practice amid recent struggles on the power play. On a positive note, captain Alex ...
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OTT G51 v Washington Capitals — No Cousins
The Ottawa Senators roll on and test their roster depth with the final home game against the Washington Capitals. The Capitals have a strong team now and future as goaltender Logan Thompson has been ...