#Gordie Howe

The midpoint of the season arrived Wednesday, and all week at NHL.com we have been running our Trophy Tracker series. Consider the Super 16 power rankings this week the Trophy Tracker edition, or at least the MVP addition. Who is the biggest reason for the Boston Bruins being the unanimous No. 1? Who has made the Carolina Hurricanes, Toronto Maple…

Welcome to NHL 99, The Athletic's countdown of the best 100 players in modern NHL history. We're ranking 100 players but calling it 99 because we all know who's No. 1 - it's the 99 spots behind No. 99 we have to figure out. Every Monday through Saturday until February we'll unveil new members of the list. Brett Hull was just 21 years old and coming…

This article is part of our NHL Picks series. 12 games of NHL action tonight, and I've got a bet for every single one of'em. Feast. Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook. If you're in Maryland, sign up at DraftKings using the DraftKings Maryland Promo Code for $200 in free bets now that sports betting has launched in the Old Line State. Ohio is up…

The league-leading Boston Bruins (30-4-4, first Atlantic) come to town to face off against the San Jose Sharks (12-20-8, seventh Pacific), and a rough night has never seemed so imminent. The Bruins are having a good "year," winning their last two contests, including the Winter Classic win against the Pittsburgh Penguins and a padded 5-2 victory…

The Capitals are cruising, and Alex Ovechkin is, unsurprisingly, the linchpin for the team's offensive success. With a shaky goaltender in Elvis Merzlikins manning the crease for Columbus, our betting picks consider Ovie's chances at lighting the lamp. The Washington Capitals will try to continue their rise up the Metropolitan Division standings…

This article is part of our NHL Picks series. 11 games on the NHL slate tonight, and I've got a bet for every single one of'em. Happy new year y'all! Hurricanes vs Rangers The Hurricanes have won 11 in a row and are 15-1-4 in their last 20. Pretty decent. They carry that momentum into Madison Square Garden to take on the Rangers, who are only 8-7-4…

The San Jose Sharks (11-19-7, seventh Pacific) will end the year by visiting the Dallas Stars (22-9-6, first Central). The last time the Sharks visited Dallas on Nov. 11, the team scored five goals on 18 shots in Jake Oettinger's first game back from injury, but this will forever be the game in which Logan Couture fought Jamie Benn. The fight would…

A promising start is turning into a dominating season as the Boston Bruins continue to lead the NHL in points. Defenseman Hampus Lindholm and goalie Linus Ullmark are two major reasons for the success and they are both included in this week's " Who's Hot " list. The forwards listed are led by Washington's Alexander Ovechkin, who was recently moved…

All eyes are on goal-scoring in the NHL at present, but it isn't McDavid's mission or Tage's tear that has us talking. We were thinking about beyond 802, but now that Alexander Ovechkin has surpassed Gordie Howe, we've turned to 894, the once untouchable career goals total by the Great One. However, this year's Rocket Richard Trophy race is shaping…

The Russian scoring machine, Alexander Ovechkin, is steadily inching closer to rewriting NHL history. Ovechkin has successfully cemented himself in the all-time goal list but currently holds the second spot. Recently, he overtook Gordie Howe by scoring his 802nd goal in a match against the Winnipeg Jets. Gordie's son, Max Howe, who watched…

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…

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…

NHL- 1 New York Rangers vs Washington Capitals Stadium: Madison Square Garden (New York City) 28.12.2022 03:00 Odds Bet Type Bookmaker Claim Bonus! Odds2,13 Bet TypeW1 Bookmaker Bet Now! Prediction for the NHL New York Rangers vs Washington Capitals match, which will take place on December 28th. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team…

Hockey players used to come from places like Moose Jaw and Medicine Hat and Prince Albert. Now they come - some of the biggest stars, it seems, some of the most explosive players - from Scottsdale and Phoenix and suburban Los Angeles. When Tage Thompson scored five goals the other night for the Buffalo Sabres, bringing his total to 21 in 26 games…

It's the last week of hockey before teams take a short break for the holidays. Here are four player props to consider on a busy Monday night in the NHL. "}" data-sheets-userformat="{"2":4737,"3":{"1":0},"10":2,"12":0,"15":"Arial"}"> It's been a historic December for Alexander Ovechkin - and it's not over yet. After hitting the 800-goal mark with a…

The chase for Gordie Howe and for second place on the NHL all-time goals list continues tonight as Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals will look for their 7th win in their last 8 games. What a coincidence it could be for Alex Ovechkin to tie or even break Mr. Hockey's goal total of 801 against none other then Gordie's former team in the…

Alex Ovechkin remains at 800 goals - one behind the great Gordie Howe - as the Washington Capitals enter Monday's home date with the Detroit Red Wings. After scoring five goals in three games, including a hat trick against the Chicago Blackhawks, Ovechkin has been held off the scoreboard in the last two games. Ovechkin needed two goals to pass Howe…

The Detroit Red Wings head to the nation's capital to take on the Washington Capitals in tonight's feature match-up. After appearing as though they had finally begun to put things together, the Red Wings have been railroaded in their last four games. Detroit is coming off a 3-6 loss against one of the worst teams in the league in the Senators.…

Or, well, he will be. Soon enough - possibly Monday night when the Detroit Red Wings visit the Washington Capitals - Alex Ovechkin will score for the 801st and 802nd time and pass Gordie Howe for No. 2 on the NHL's all-time goals list. Ovechkin already moved Mr. Hockey down one big list earlier this season; his second-period goal Nov. 5 against the…

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…

The Washington Capitals face the Toronto Maple Leafs as slight underdogs on the NHL lines on Saturday. Coming back to the Capital One Arena is an old friend: goaltender Ilya Samsonov. He played 89 games for Washington before signing with Toronto in the offseason. Samsonov already beat Washington earlier this season and his old team looks to even it…

The Toronto Maple Leafs visit the Washington Capitals on Saturday. The pregame narrative: Alex Ovechkin is on a rampage in an effort tie Gordie Howe for second on the NHL's all-time goals list, and we're betting he does. Michael Bunting and T.J. Oshie are important to their respective teams' offensive attacks and are good picks to score a…

Alex Ovechkin netted goal No. 800 this week and will look for sole possession of second place tonight against Toronto. Our Maple Leafs vs. Capitals picks highlight how to best back Ovie's search for history tonight. Photo By - USA TODAY Sports The Toronto Maple Leafs will look to avoid their first back-to-back loss since November 11 as they head to…

There are some familiar names on the Who's Hot list with Edmonton's Connor McDavid and Tage Thompson of the Buffalo Sabres back in a familiar spot. Boston Bruins goalie Linus Ullmark is back as well. Ullmark leads the NHL in all three major goaltending categories and he is a major reason why the NHL playoff odds list the Bruins (+600) with the…

NHL Notebook: Oilers likely open to moving 2023 first-round pick, NHL not interested in negotiating salary cap increase, and more The Edmonton Oilers haven't used their first-round pick in a trade deadline move since all the way back in 2006. That year, the Oilers badly needed a starting goaltender so Kevin Lowe ponied up the team's top draft pick…

Alex Ovechkin reached a major milestone in his last game and can make history again when the Washington Capitals host the Dallas Stars on Thursday night. This will provide a great betting online opportunity. Ovechkin became the third player in NHL history to reach 800 goals with a hat trick in Tuesday's win over Chicago. He needs one goal to tie…

A pair of stories are dominating the hockey world this morning. First, Alexander Ovechkin notched his 800th goal last night with a hat trick effort against the Blackhawks. He's now third on the all-time scoring list, chasing only Wayne Gretzky (894) and Gordie Howe (801). The other notable story is Mitch Marner's point streak, which improved to 23…

Washington is looking for its fifth straight victory, which is the first thing to remember when making Capitals vs. Blackhawks predictions. It's hard to win five straight in the NHL. But the Capitals have proved they are a good hockey team and are deservedly monster favorites over the Blackhawks. The Blackhawks are horrific. Chicago has lost 11 of…

Wayne Gretzky, Gordie Howe and Alex Ovechkin. That's the complete list of players in the NHL's 800-goal club this morning. Ovechkin scored a hat trick as the Washington Capitals beat the Chicago Blackhawks 7-3 on Tuesday night, joining The Great One and Mr. Hockey as the only players to ever reach 800 career NHL goals. The fans at the United Center…

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,…

Welcome to NHL 99, The Athletic's countdown of the best 100 players in modern NHL history. We're ranking 100 players but calling it 99 because we all know who's No. 1 - it's the 99 spots behind No. 99 we have to figure out. Every Monday through Saturday until February we'll unveil new members of the list. Stan Mikita was arguably the NHL's most…

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…

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…

MONTREAL - Here's what's ahead on day two for the Vancouver Canucks at the NHL Entry Draft. Fans can watch from 8 a.m. on Sportsnet. The Canucks didn't have a pick in the second round, but did have picks in rounds 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7. They had said they'd like to add a second rounder but weren't optimistic and in the end, they were right. They made…

The Tampa Bay Lightning won every statistical category when they played the Washington Capitals on Friday except the one that counts. Tampa Bay had more shots on goal, won more faceoffs as well as more hits and blocked shots only to come out on the wrong side of a 5-1 final. The teams now meet in Tampa with the Lightning trying to avoid suffering a…

If the season ended right now, a pair of perennial playoff teams would be on the outside looking in. Tampa Bay, which has played in the last three Stanley Cup finals, is ninth in the Eastern Conference in points percentage, and only eight teams make the postseason from each conference. Tampa Bay is still in a better position than Washington, as 11…

The Pittsburgh Penguins have lost two in a row and have not looked so good doing it. They did steal a point last week in Buffalo, but theft might be a kind word, and they were embarrassed by the New York Rangers, 5-1 on Friday. The Penguins face another trap game when they host the nothing-to-lose Detroit Red Wings at PPG Paints Arena on…

While the NFL and NBA are popular sports in the United States, the NHL is just as popular and well-loved by fans. In fact, the NHL is creeping up in popularity and NHL odds are getting ever more popular at the booking offices. What makes the NHL so popular? No one can say, there is so much to love, there is no one factor. Many people adore the…

WASHINGTON, DC - Washington Capitals hockey is back in the District as the team hosts its season opener festivities Wednesday and vies for another Stanley Cup. The Capitals face the Boston Bruins at Capital One Arena for the home opener at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Fans can show up early for the Rock the Red Carpet on F Street in front of Capital One Arena…

The NHL is back for the 2022-23 season and you're not likely to watch a hockey broadcast this year without seeing or hearing some mention of betting odds or an online sportsbook. As veteran bettors know, wins and losses don't only occur in the standings. Fantasy hockey has been popular for years and the player prop bet market has seen an increasing…

With the 2022-23 season just around the corner and training camp kicking off at the end of this week, we're taking a look at what the Caps look like heading into this new campaign, get to know some of the new faces, and talk about the questions facing this squad. First up? The forwards. The Caps' forward group prior to this summer's free agency…