Ovechkin scores No. 767 to pass Jagr for third in all-time NHL goals
WASHINGTON (AP) — Alex Ovechkin has scored his 767th NHL goal, passing Jaromir Jagr for third on the career list.
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Ukrainian group says members attacked by Russian-speaking men after Edmonton NHL game
Police in Edmonton say they are investigating an alleged altercation between Ukrainian and Russian supporters.
NHL Rink Wrap: Evgeny Kuznetsov hat trick; 900 wins for Barry Trotz
The Washington Capitals and Vancouver Canucks played a wild game on Friday night that saw the Capitals jump out to a 2-0 lead, give up three goals in five minutes to open the third period, tie the game late in the third period, and then win on a Lars Eller overtime goal. Kuznetsov had a hat trick in all of that, including the game-tying goal in the third period. HIs second goal of the game looked like it could have been number 767 for Alex Ovechkin, but Kuznetsov was able to get a piece of it for the goal. This has been a big bounce back season for Kuznetsov who is now averaging more than a point per game with 57 total points (19 goals, 38 assists) in 56 games.
Eller, Kuznetsov power Capitals to OT win over Canucks
VANCOUVER — Lars Eller scored 42 seconds into overtime and the Washington Capitals edged the Vancouver Canucks 4-3 on Friday.
Kuznetsov scores hat trick, Eller nets OT winner to lift Capitals past Canucks
Lars Eller scored 42 seconds into overtime and the Washington Capitals edged the Vancouver Canucks 4-3 on Friday.
Capitals’ Nicklas Backstrom records 1,000th point
Even though Alex Ovechkin did not get his milestone goal on Wednesday night, another Washington Capitals player did reach a personal milestone in their 4-3 overtime loss to the Edmonton Oilers.
Connor McDavid scores in OT, Oilers beat Capitals to snap skid
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Alex Ovechkin ties Jagr at 766 goals, third all-time in NHL history
With two goals as the Capitals beat the Flames, Alex Ovechkin reached 766 goals for his career, tying Jaromir Jagr for third all-time in NHL history.