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From Moscow to Washington, how Alex Ovechkin became the Great 8 on the way to chasing NHL history

Look at the journey Alex Ovechkin took from being a prodigious talent in Russia to being on the verge of becoming the most prolific goal scorer in NHL history.

The New York Times · 17h

The ‘very, very coachable’ Alex Ovechkin: Former coaches on the tweaks he’s made on the way to history

Barry Trotz on how Ovechkin has continued to evolve as opponents adjust to him: "He could take hard coaching, and that’s very, very unique."

Athlon Sports on MSN · 6d

Alex Ovechkin, Capitals Make NHL History While Clinching Postseason Berth

Washington secured its 34th playoff appearance in franchise history and the 16th since Ovechkin’s debut in 2005-06, tying the Capitals with the Penguins for most postseason berths in that span. It’s also their first 100-point season since 2021-22.

Ovechkin, Capitals give Fleury his flowers

National Hockey League · 12h

Ovechkin looks to get closer to Gretzky vs. Wild, but won’t face Fleury

Fleury plans to retire after this, his 21st NHL season, though, So unless Gustavsson doesn’t finish the game Thursday, the 40-year-old likely won’t face Ovechkin again, barring a meeting between the Wild (40-27-5) and Capitals (47-15-9) in the Stanley Cup Final this season.

ESPN on MSN · 1h

Alex Ovechkin leads Capitals in tribute to Wild's Marc-Andre Fleury

Alex Ovechkin made sure all Capitals players shook hands postgame with retiring Wild goalie Marc-Andre Fleury after Thursday's game.

U.S. News & World Report · 2h

Ovechkin Leads Entire Capitals Team in Tribute to Wild's Fleury With Special Postgame Handshake Line

Alex Ovechkin initiated a memorable moment on the ice in Minnesota even though he went scoreless for Washington in a 4-2 loss

2don MSN

Ovechkin vs. Gretzky: With his 888th goal, see how close Ovi is to The Great One

Five charts how close Alex Ovechkin is to overtaking Wayne Gretzky's career goal scoring title and how both dominated the NHL.

6don MSN

Alex Ovechkin inching closer to Wayne Gretzky comes with playoff cherry on top

The Capitals clinched the playoffs on Thursday while Alex Ovechkin scored goal number 888, seven away from breaking Wayne ...

12h

The Alex Ovechkin hype train arrives at Xcel Energy Center

In addition to the reporters who regularly cover the Washington Capitals and Minnesota Wild, the media scrum surrounding star goal-scorer Alex Ovechkin had an extra layer on Thursday morning at Xcel ...

13h

Odds, props to bet Alex Ovechkin's goal record chase

Alex Ovechkin is one of the hottest NHL bets, here are the special markets bettors can bet on as he closes in on the goals ...

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