May 25, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Chip Ganassi Racing driver Alex Palou (10) of Spain celebrates in the winner’s circle after winning the 109th Running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images Alex Palou passed Marcus Ericsson with fewer than 15 laps to go and then hung on with…
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander admitted “the nerves were natural” Sunday when the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder struggled offensively to start Game 7 of their Western Conference semifinal against Denver. Jettisoning those jitters hinged upon OKC’s calling card — gritty, high-pressure defense personified in veteran Alex Caruso. What the headbanded, 6-foot-5 reserve guard lacks in brand awareness he…
May 10, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) takes a shot against the Carolina Hurricanes during the second period in game three of the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images The Washington Capitals understand the significance of Monday’s Game…
Apr 21, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates after scoring a goal against the Montreal Canadiens in the first period in game one of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images Alex Ovechkin scored two goals,…
Apr 21, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates after scoring the game-winning goal in overtime against the Montreal Canadiens in game one of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images Alex Ovechkin scored two goals, including…
Sep 27, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) smiles during a stoppage in play against the Columbus Blue Jackets in the second period at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images The Washington Capitals and Columbus Blue Jackets wrap up their season series on Sunday in the…
Apr 4, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) waves to fans in the stands after scoring a goal against the Chicago Blackhawks in the third period at Capital One Arena. The goal is the 894th of his career, tying Wayne Gretzky (not pictured) for most all-time goals scored…
Apr 4, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) waves to the crowd after the game against the Chicago Blackhawks at Capital One Arena. Ovechkin scored the 893rd and 894th goals of his career, tying Wayne Gretzky for most all-time goals scored in the NHL. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn…
Apr 1, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) waits for a faceoff against the Boston Bruins during the third period at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images The Carolina Hurricanes will look to cut into their gap with the Washington Capitals when the teams meet on Wednesday night in…
Mar 20, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates after scoring a goal during the first period against the Philadelphia Flyers at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images Alex Ovechkin got within seven goals of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL goals record as he scored the…