Alex Ovechkin Nets Hat Trick Tuesday; Joins 800 Goal Club

It's been a rough season for Ovechkin and his Capitals, but over the last handful of games, it seems Ovi has gotten his magic back. With Washington rolling into Tampa tonight, our NHL picks are banking on The Great 8 to net another. The Washington Capitals are fresh off a 6-2 win over the Devils, and now they'll look to pull off another upset when…

The Washington Capitals are exceeding team expectations through the first three months, but it's been a rough year for Alex Ovechkin. With that said, our NHL picks believe Ovi's recent outings are a sign of good things to come for No. 8. The Washington Capitals halted a four-game skid last night with a win over Pittsburgh, and now they'll take on…

Alexander Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals will play the Philadelphia Flyers at 7:00 PM ET on Thursday, December 14, 2023. There are prop bets for Ovechkin available, and here are some stats to help you with your wagers. Catch over 1000 out of market NHL games, plus original programming, with ESPN+ or the Disney Bundle. When: Thursday, December…

Alexander Ovechkin will be among those on the ice Saturday when his Washington Capitals meet the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena. Looking to wager on Ovechkin's props? Here is some information to help you. Catch over 1000 out of market NHL games, plus original programming, with ESPN+ or the Disney Bundle. When: Saturday, December 2, 2023 at…

Capitals' training camp is quickly approaching, and the 2023-24 regular season won't be far behind. To get you all caught up after a busy offseason, Monumental Sports Network's Ethan Cadeaux and Matt Weyrich are examining the 10 biggest burning questions surrounding the team heading into the new campaign. If there's one Capitals player for whom…

The Washington Capitals and Alexander Ovechkin match up against the Anaheim Ducks on Wednesday at 10:00 PM ET, airing on NBCS. The following article has information to help you place an informed bet on Ovechkin's prop bets for this outing against the Ducks. Player: Alexander Ovechkin Opponent: Anaheim Ducks Goals Over/Under: 0.50 (Over: -116,…

Washington Capitals LW Alex Ovechkin makes his return to the lineup on Thursday night vs. the Anaheim Ducks at home. Ovechkin was away from the team following the death of his father. Now back, Ovechkin and the Capitals are looking to end a five-game losing streak against an Anaheim team at the bottom of the NHL standings. With Ovechkin in the…

Two future Hall of Famers continue their storied personal rivalry in Thursday's game of the night in the NHL between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Washington Capitals. With Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin doing battle once again, we had to break down this game with a Penguins vs Capitals betting prediction in tonight's NHL betting picks. The Capitals…

At the start of the NHL season, many expected the Pittsburgh Penguins to be in a dogfight to continue their streak of 16 consecutive playoff appearances. So far, that prediction has played out exactly as foreseen. Through 47 games (out of 82), the Penguins are 24-15-8. That translates to just one game above.500 (24-23), if you are someone who is…

ARLINGTON, Va. - Alex Ovechkin certainly has a lot of helpers. The Russian star has climbed to second on the NHL career goals list with a supporting cast of teammates eager to help him rewrite the history books. Only Wayne Gretzky with 894 has more goals than Ovechkin's 810, of which only 40 have been unassisted. Setting up the greatest-goal scorer…

The NHL is rolling with a hefty eight-game slate this on Sunday and we've got three picks to complement the festivities. The pregame narrative: The Boston Bruins sit atop the league and should be able to breeze past a tanking Anaheim Ducks squad. Meanwhile, the Arizona Coyotes hold value against a Pittsburgh Penguins team in freefall and we like…

Neither the Capitals nor the Rangers were clicking on all cylinders earlier in the season. However, in December, they are fourth and fifth, respectively, in points percentage in the NHL. New York is third and the Capitals eighth in goals scored per game during that stretch. The Rangers are hot offensively despite averaging less than 30 shots on…

Almost 60 years ago, the greatest hockey player who ever lived (at the time) was close to becoming the top goal scorer in NHL history. Gordie Howe was one goal away from tying Maurice Richard's record of 544 in 1963, but he hit a small slump. He went three games over two weeks without a goal before finally scoring No. 544. He then had to wait five…

The Detroit Red Wings are set to take on the Capitals tonight on the road. The Red Wings have a (13-11-6) record. The Capitals have a (16-13-4) record to compare as they look to pick up another win to make it two in a row. The Detroit Red Wings are trying to fight the wheels from falling off this season. They have dropped their last five and are…

Alexander Ovechkin is the best pure goal-scorer in NHL history. That's not up for debate. The longtime Washington Capital hasn't been hockey's best player for years, but his ability to put the puck in the back of the net is nearly as good as it was 15 years ago when he scored 65 goals during the 2007-08 season. The Great 8's next goal will tie him…

Alex Ovechkin becoming just the third NHL player with 800 goals has put him on the verge taking his next big step in hockey history. Ovechkin is just two goals from passing Gordie Howe for second on the career list. "Mr. Hockey" is the only player between Ovechkin and Wayne Gretzky's record of 894 that long seemed unapproachable. The…

Alex Ovechkin has broken two NHL records in a single month, overtaking ice hockey greats Wayne Gretzky and Gordie Howe. Ovechkin surpassed Gretzky's record for most NHL Road Goals as he scored two goals in the Washington Capitals 5-1 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on November 30. This gave him a total of 403 goals on the road. After the game,…

Alexander Ovechkin is just a few goals away from the historic 800 mark. The iconic moment will inevitably come this year. The only question is, which team will the Great 8 immortalize? The Ottawa Senators are the favorite, but the best value is found elsewhere. The 37-year-old Russian keeps on bringing it. As of Dec. 1, Ovechkin has 13 goals and 23…

Alex Ovechkin has led the league in goals in seven of the past 10 years. But with the Washington Capitals sniper off to a somewhat slow start to the season - at least by his standards - it's not surprising to see that Draft Kings has him as a+2000 long shot to win the Rocket Richard Trophy. Take that for what it's worth. Though I find it difficult…

While neither the Capitals nor Penguins have been playing at an elite level, both teams are capable of massive scoring outputs at a moment's notice. With Pittsburgh's defense in shambles, Alex Ovechkin & Co. are deserving of a look with our betting picks. Bettors will get another beauty matchup between longtime rivals Sidney Crosby and Alex…

Alex Ovechkin is entering his 18th season in the NHL. But unlike most other players who have reached this stage of a career, Ovechkin is still expected to legitimately play a critical role in a Stanley Cup contender. He's going to be more than just a future Hall of Famer ornament on the roster of the Washington Capitals who are coming off yet…

The Washington Capitals have won two in a row and will now hit the road for a Canada trip. The first stop is in Calgary against a talented Flames team that beat the Caps 4-3 in overtime back on Oct. 23, 2021. They also beat the Edmonton Oilers last night on home ice. Alex Ovechkin has 12 points with four goals and eight assists in his last 11 games…

WASHINGTON -- Alex Ovechkin already knew what was next before Mark Howe stated it clearly at the conclusion of a video congratulating him for passing his late father, Gordie Howe, for second on the NHL all-time goals list. "Now it's time to set new goals for No. 99," Howe said, speaking on behalf of the Howe family. As much as the Washington…