WASHINGTON -- Alex Ovechkin extended his NHL record for most 30-goal seasons by reaching the mark for the 19th time when the Washington Capitals forward scored against the Calgary Flames at Capital One Arena on Tuesday.
As Alexander Ovechkin closes in on the all-time goals record, the National Hockey League is trying to maximize the audience in games where that could potentially happen. To that end, the NHL has adjusted three of the Washington Capitals late-season games.
The Flames are headed on a six-game road trip that could catapult them into the playoffs or make them sellers at the NHL trade deadline.
The Washington Capitals, with Alexander Ovechkin, will be in action Tuesday versus the Calgary Flames at Capital One Arena, starting at 7:00 PM ET. Looking to wager on Ovechkin’s props against the Flames?
The 4 Nations Face-Off has been a huge win for the NHL, but without the Russian team, Alexander Ovechkin has some thoughts.
Alexander Ovechkin is a real scorer. The great number eight got one more earlier in the day in a 7-3 Washington Capitals home win over the Edmonton Oilers, bringing his total to 29 goals in 41 games.
In Tampa, Eduardo Encina noted “no one will mistake the 4 Nations trophy for the Stanley Cup,” but the “passion shown by everyone involved while representing their countries was what we’ll remember.” Give the NHL and players union “credit for pulling off the perfect event to whet the appetite for next year’s Olympics
Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers were unable to handle a red-hot Washington Capitals offence led by Alexander Ovechkin following a 7-3 loss on Sunday.