Alex Ovechkin became the top goal-scorer in NHL history
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Ovechkin stands alone atop the NHL record books as the greatest goal scorer in league history.
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Ovechkin is now officially the greatest goal-scorer in NHL history.
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Fanatics has released new merchandise for all of the fans' record-setting needs.
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Aliaksei Protas is week to week with a lower-body injury, Capitals coach Spencer Carbery announced Sunday. The forward told NHL.com he sustained a skate cut to his foot in the third period of a 5-3 win against the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday. Protas finished with two shots on goal in 11:39 of ice time.
The league plans to bring up the LTIR playoff salary cap issue with the NHLPA in CBA extension talks, which began this week in New York.
Alex Ovechkin is one goal away from breaking the NHL's all-time goal scoring record. Watch the Capitals vs. Islanders and a chance to witness history for free.
On June 26, 2004 in Raleigh, the Caps surprised no one when they made Alexander Ovechkin – the "Ovi" handle was still more than a year away – the first overall choice in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft. No one knew it at the time, but the Caps’ fortunes were on the verge of taking a significant upward turn that would span the next two decades.