Why McDavid resting a minor injury this time of year isn’t end of world

NHL insider Elliotte Friedman joins FAN Hockey Show to weigh in on Connor McDavid leaving the game with what’s thought to be a minor injury, and why the idea of him getting rest this time of year isn’t so bad, as long as he’s ready for playoffs.

Published: 8 months ago by SportsNet

Alex Ovechkin’s Hat Trick Highlights 7-3 Capitals’ Win Over Oilers

The Washington Capitals and Edmonton Oilers collided in the second half of a back-to-back for both teams in the NHL return from the 4 Nations Face-Off. Washington’s Alex Ovechkin and…

Published: 9 months ago by The Hockey Writers

‘Just give him the puck’: Capitals’ Strome on Ovechkin’s chase

Gene Principe caught up with Washington Capitals’ Dylan Strome to discuss the victory against the Oilers, and playing with Alex Ovechkin in midst of his Great Chase.

Published: 9 months ago by SportsNet

Ovechkin nets 3, now 13 goals shy of NHL record

Alex Ovechkin scored his 880th, 881st and 882nd career goals to record a hat trick and move 13 goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL record, giving the Washington Capitals an easy 7-3 victory over Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers on Sund...

Published: 9 months ago by ESPN

Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin nets hat-trick against Oilers as quest for NHL’s goal-scoring record continues

Alex Ovechkin now has 882 goals and needs 13 more to pass Wayne Gretzky on the all-time list.

Published: 9 months ago by Daily Faceoff

Ovechkin Closes in on Gretzky’s Record with Hat Trick vs. Oilers

The post Ovechkin Closes in on Gretzky’s Record with Hat Trick vs. Oilers appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. Alex Ovechkin scored a hat trick on Sunday as the Washington Capitals stomped the Edmonton Oilers 7-3. He needs just 13 more. The post Ovechki...

Published: 9 months ago by NHL Trade Talk

Alex Ovechkin only 13 goals from passing of Wayne Gretzky’s all-time record after hat trick against Oilers

Alex Ovechkin is getting closer and closer to history. The Washington Capitals hammered the Edmonton Oilers by a score of 7-3 on Sunday afternoon and the Great Eight led the way with a hat trick in the win. The goals were the 27th, 28th, and 29th of....

Published: 9 months ago by Oilers Nation

NHL Highlights: Capitals 5, Oilers 1

Leon Draisaitl opened the scoring for the Edmonton Oilers with his 42 goal of the season before Washington Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin completed his 32nd career hat trick and now is just 13 goals away from history as the Capitals beat the Oilers 7-3.

Published: 9 months ago by SportsNet

Instant Reaction: Oilers fall 7-3 in Washington and match season-high with third consecutive loss

Since the Christmas break, the Edmonton Oilers have been out of sorts. Suffering back-to-back losses with blown leads against the Los Angeles Kings and Anaheim Ducks, the team just hasn’t found the form they’ve had since before the Christmas break. S...

Published: 9 months ago by Oilers Nation

Ovechkin nets hat trick vs. Oilers to move within 13 of Gretzky

Alex Ovechkin gained major ground on Wayne Gretzky in the chase for the all-time goals crown on Sunday after burying a hat trick against the Edmonton Oilers.The ageless Washington Capitals captain is at 882 goals for his career, 13 away from breaking...

Published: 9 months ago by The Score

Ovechkin completes hat trick vs. Oilers, 13 goals away from record

Watch as Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin scores his 32nd career hat trick, and his 882nd goal against the Oilers.

Published: 9 months ago by SportsNet

Capitals’ Ovechkin scores twice vs. Oilers to inch closer to goals record

Alex Ovechkin is now within 14 goals of Wayne Gretzky’s NHL goals record.

Published: 9 months ago by SportsNet

Oilers’ Draisaitl blasts league-leading 42nd goal vs. Capitals

Watch as Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl nets league-leading 42nd goal off of Connor McDavid’s 50th assist to open the scoring on a power-play against the Washington Capitals.

Published: 9 months ago by SportsNet