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Capitals Beat Penguins 3-1 in Rain-Drenched NHL Winter Classic

PITTSBURGH -- The marquee battle between superstars Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin at the NHL Winter Classic was won by ... Eric Fehr. The 25-year-old right wing (middle, above photo) scored the winning and insurance goals in the Washington Capitals' 3-1 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins in front of a crowd of 68,111 at...

Alex Ovechkin: Late Start Means New Year's Celebration

PITTSBURGH -- Enjoying every moment of the NHL Winter Classic spotlight, Capitals superstar Alexander Ovechkin says he's all for the move to an opening faceoff in prime time. "It's better if it's going to be evening," Ovechkin said after the Capitals practice on Friday afternooon at Heinz Field for their Winter Classic...

At Winter Classic, Cablecam Makes Its Outdoor Hockey Debut for NBC

PITTSBURGH -- If Sam Flood has his way, NBC's Cablecam will stay stride-for-stride with Sidney Crosby on a rink-length rush during the 2011 NHL Winter Classic on New Year's Day. Or Alexander Ovechkin, if the opportunity presents itself. "There's a faceoff deep in the Capitals' defensive zone," imagines Flood, a former...

The NHL Cycle: Vezina Trophy Watch, Biggest Whine, Top Plays

Every Monday morning Adam Gretz and Chris Botta recap the week in the greatest hockey league in the world. We call it the NHL Cycle. THIS WEEK'S HOT SEAT Alexander Ovechkin: It's nothing he hasn't experienced before, and certainly something he can handle. With the HBO cameras and microphones everywhere for "24/7," the...

Alex Ovechkin Fights, Bruce Boudreau's Seat Warms as Caps Lose Again

Alex Ovechkin threw off the gloves for only the second time of his career, not that it did much to spark the slumping Washington Capitals. The Caps' slide reached six games -- the longest since March 2007 -- as the New York Rangers eased to a 7-0 victory behind a 31-save effort by Henrik Lundqvist at Madison Square...

Alexander Ovechkin News From the Web

05/20/12 Alexander Semin, Alexander Ovechkin Help Russia... Source: NESN The National Hockey League's Russian superstars did not fare well in the 2012 NHL Playoffs, but the Russians who exited the postseason early helped Team Russia capture the gold medal at the 2012 IIHF World Championships this weekend for the third time in the last five years.
05/17/12 2012 NHL Playoffs: How Coaches Are Slowly Killing... Source: Bleacher Report Right now, the NHL is in the midst of an era of remarkable parity.
05/16/12 Stellicktricity: Fatigue often spells defeat Source: CBC.ca The fatigue factor that coach John Tortorella refuses to address regarding his New York Rangers has history on its side.
05/15/12 The Hecklers Of MSG Source: Kukla's Korner The Garden's human circus animals are legendary for their antics, which begin with vocal abuse of the opponent â no matter the sensitivities of the man, woman or child in the seat next to you.
05/12/12 Hey, isn't that. . . ?: Alex Ovechkin Source: The Washington Post - Washington DC (Courtesy of Rachel Svec) Alexander Ovechkin lunching Thursday afternoon with two friends at Georgetown's KafÃ© Leopold â a regular hangout of his , it seems.

Background on Alexander Ovechkin

Alexander Mikhaylovich Ovechkin (; ; born September 17, 1985) is a Russian professional ice hockey left winger and captain of the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League (NHL).

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