Midway through the night, the NHL reposted a Bleacher Report's B/R Open Ice graphic celebrating Ovechkin’s 77th career playoff goal, which pushed him past Mario Lemieux for 12th place all-time in league history.

Ovechkin demonstrated against the Canadiens that he can turn back the clock during the playoffs, and the extra rest from having five days off since the Capitals closed out that series with a 4-1 Game 5 win Wednesday should be helpful for him to recharge his battery for the next round and, he hopes, beyond.

Following the Washington Capitals' 2-1 overtime loss in Game 1 against the Carolina Hurricanes, head coach Spencer Carbery delivered a harsh four-word statement to captain Alex Ovechkin and the rest of the team.

Nastasiya Ovechkin shared a video on Instagram. She showed a custom gift from Nike for her husband, Alex Ovechkin. The gift was to celebrate his 895th NHL goal.

The Hurricanes beat the Capitals, 5-2, on Monday night to take a 3-1 lead in their second-round playoff series.

In the midst of a crucial playoff series, Washington’s veteran stars, Alex Ovechkin and John Carlson, are failing to deliver when it matters most. As the Capitals face elimination, questions arise about whether their loyalty to aging stars is hindering the team’s chances.

Saturday night action in the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs ended with a shutout and a buzzer beater. The Hurricanes began the night with a Game 3 shutout of Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals.