<p><strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/alex-ovechkin">Alex Ovechkin</a></strong> has made a career out of defying expectations, and on Thursday night, he added another remarkable chapter to his historic résumé. Even at <strong>40 years old</strong>, the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/washington-capitals">Washington Capitals</a></strong> icon continues to score at a pace that places him besides himself among the greatest offensive forces the <strong>NHL</strong> has ever seen.</p>



<p>Against the<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/montreal-canadiens">Montreal Canadiens</a></strong>, Ovechkin delivered a vintage performance, completing a hat trick with the kind of poise, precision, and instinct that have defined two decades of dominance. Age may have slowed his ice time, but it hasn’t touched his scoring touch.</p>



<p>With the feat, Ovechkin became the <strong>oldest player ever to record a hat trick against the Canadiens</strong>, a milestone that underscores both his longevity and sustained impact.</p>



<h2>How Ovechkin sparked Washington’s momentum</h2>



<p>The performance also extended his current hot streak. <strong>Entering Thursday, Ovechkin had scored a goal in three straight games</strong>; his hat trick against Montreal stretched that run to four, fueling a Capitals team that has now won three consecutive contests.</p>



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<p>Efficiency defined his night. Ovechkin recorded only <strong>three shots on goal — and every single one found the back of the net</strong>. For a player whose prime featured high-volume shooting nights, this precision reflects a late-career evolution rooted in experience and positioning.</p>


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<h2>Ovechkin’s production</h2>



<p>Through 21 games this season, Ovechkin has totaled <strong>10 goals and 10 assists</strong>, maintaining a near point-per-game pace that keeps his legendary numbers climbing. With Thursday’s performance, he now stands at <strong>907 career goals</strong>, further extending the NHL’s all-time record.</p>



<p>He has also accumulated <strong>736 assists</strong> for <strong>1,643 points across 1,512 games</strong>, reinforcing the consistency and durability that have defined his career. Few players in the league’s history have sustained elite scoring output for as long as Ovechkin has.</p>



<h2>What lies ahead for the Capitals’ captain</h2>



<p>If his recent stretch is any indication, <strong>Ovechkin remains a driving force behind Washington’s push up the standings. </strong>As long as he stays healthy and continues producing at this pace, the story of <strong>Ovechkin’s historic career</strong> is far from finished — and NHL history will continue to shift each time he steps on the ice.</p>


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<p>The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-jersey-devils"><strong>New</strong> <strong>Jersey Devils</strong></a> head into their matchup against the <strong>Washington Capitals</strong> with questions swirling around their top forward. <strong>Jack Hughes</strong> has been a key contributor this <strong>NHL </strong>season, and fans and analysts alike are eager to see how the team will adapt in his absence.</p>



<p>The <strong>Devils have had to navigate several roster adjustments already this season. </strong>Injuries and lineup changes have tested the depth of the squad, and every game now carries added weight.</p>



<p>As the team prepares for the road game in Washington, the focus remains on overall performance and execution. With the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/washington-capitals">Capitals</a> struggling to find consistency this season, the <strong>Devils’ approach and adjustments could determine the outcome of the contest.</strong></p>



<h2>Why is Jack Hughes not playing?</h2>



<p><strong>Jack Hughes is out of the lineup after sustaining a non‑hockey-related hand injury</strong>, reportedly from cutting his hand with a knife at a team dinner, according to <em>@puckempire</em> on X. </p>



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<p>The 24-year-old center, who leads the Devils with <strong>10 goals and 20 points in 17 games this season</strong>, is being evaluated, and the team will provide updates when available.</p>


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<h2>Devils roster adjustments</h2>



<p>In response to Hughes’ absence, the Devils placed <strong>Connor Brown</strong> on Injured Reserve and recalled<strong> Shane Lachance</strong> from Utica. The team is adjusting on the fly after a series of injuries in recent games, including losses of <strong>Cody Glass</strong> and <strong>Zack MacEwen</strong>, highlighting the importance of roster depth for the remainder of the road trip.</p>


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<p><strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/alex-ovechkin" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Alex Ovechkin</a></strong> and the <strong>Washington Capitals</strong> know the bar has been set high for them in the <strong>NHL</strong>. Coming off a Presidents’ Trophy conquest in the 2024-25 campaign, the organization in D.C. is now eyeing bigger fish in the league. On that note, the Caps are now welcoming a new assistant coach.</p>



<p><strong>Spencer Carbery’s</strong> coaching staff underwent changes in the midst of a pivotal <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NHL</a> season. Coming into the campaign, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl/nhl-news-capitals-raise-eyebrows-with-suspension-to-assistant-coach-for-undisclosed-reason" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Capitals raised eyebrows by suspending assistant coach</a> <strong>Mitch Love</strong> for an undisclosed reason. </p>



<p>In October, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/washington-capitals" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Washington</a> officially <strong>fired Love, leaving his position vacant</strong>. Love had been with the team since the 2023-24 campaign. Now, the organization has hired a replacement, bringing back a former draft selection.</p>



<p>“<em>The Washington Capitals have <strong>named Patrick Wellar an assistant coach</strong>, senior vice president and general manager Chris Patrick announced today</em>,” as reported by the organization on their <a href="https://www.nhl.com/capitals/news/capitals-name-patrick-wellar-assistant-coach" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">latest official statement</a>.</p>



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<h2>Wellar’s new role with Ovechkin’s Capitals</h2>



<p>Wellar was drafted by the Capitals with a third-round pick in 2002—two years prior to Ovechkin’s entrance to the league as a first overall selection. However, <strong>Wellar never made his debut in the NHL</strong>. Instead, he played in the WHL, ECHL, and AHL. The Saskatchewan-native retired in 2016. </p>


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<p>Now, he is joining the Capitals after spending the past seven seasons in the coaching staff on the Hershey Bears (AHL). As he joins the Capitals, <strong>Wellar will oversee the defenseman in Washington</strong>, so he won’t be mentoring Ovechkin and the forwards directly. </p>



<h2>How many assistant coaches are there on NHL teams?</h2>



<p>For as many regulations as there around the league, the NHL <strong>doesn’t have a limit on how many assistant coaches</strong> a team can employ. It all comes down to each head coach and its preferences. </p>



<p>The Colorado Avalanche hoisted the Stanley Cup in 2022, while boasting the league’s smallest coaching staff (head coach, two assistant coaches, one goaltending coach, a video, and skills coach). <strong>Thus, less can truly be more</strong>. When it comes to Carbery and Washington, the Capitals have the following coaching staff: </p>



<ul><li>Spencer Carbery (head coach)</li><li>Scott Allen (assistant coach)</li><li>Kirk Muller (assistant coach)</li><li>Kenny McCudden (assistant coach and skills coach)</li><li>Scott Murray (goaltending coach)</li><li>Brett Leonhardt (ssistant coach and video coach)</li><li>Emily Engel-Natzke (video coach)</li><li>Patrick Wellar (assistant coach)</li></ul>

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<p>It was another night of history for <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/alex-ovechkin">Alex Ovechkin</a></strong>. On Wednesday, the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/washington-capitals">Washington Capitals</a></strong> captain became the first player in <strong>NHL</strong> history to <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl/alex-ovechkin-reaches-900-career-goals-setting-unprecedented-nhl-record-with-capitals">reach the <strong>900-goal</strong></a><strong> </strong>mark — a number that cements his legacy as one of the greatest scorers the league has ever seen. Among those celebrating the moment was <strong>team owner Ted Leonsis</strong>, who has witnessed every step of Ovechkin’s remarkable journey and shared a heartfelt message following the milestone.</p>



<p>Ovechkin had already surpassed <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/wayne-gretzky">Wayne Gretzky</a>’s</strong> all-time record earlier this year, scoring his <strong>895th goal </strong>in April to take sole possession of first place. But this latest milestone represented something deeper: longevity, excellence, and a bond with a fan base that has grown alongside him for more than two decades.</p>



<p>The historic goal came at <strong>Capital One Arena</strong>, where the crowd erupted as Ovechkin fired a spinning backhand past <strong>St. Louis Blues</strong> goaltender <strong>Jordan Binnington</strong>. Washington went on to win 6–1, but the night was defined by one man and his milestone.</p>



<h2>What did Leonsis say after Ovechkin’s 900th goal?</h2>



<p>Following the game, Capitals owner Ted Leonsis took to X to share his admiration for the superstar he has watched evolve since his rookie year in 2005. <em>“<strong>900 goals. I have seen every single one and can’t remember another like that, a blind spinning backhand</strong>. I was an unabashed fan last night and asked Alex to sign my hat. Thank you, @ovi8.”</em></p>



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<p><strong>Leonsis’ message reflected both pride and</strong> <strong>gratitude,</strong> celebrating not only Ovechkin’s achievement but also the enduring connection between the player, the franchise, and the city of Washington.</p>



<h2>A legacy still being written</h2>


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<p>Capitals coach <strong>Spencer Carbery</strong> praised Ovechkin’s consistency and durability, noting that his sustained excellence over 20 years is something future generations will struggle to comprehend.</p>


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<p><em>“<strong>For him to do it at the clip he’s done it at over the last 20 years, I still honestly don’t think we truly understand,</strong>”</em> Carbery said. <em>“I think it’s going to take years of reflecting back to really grasp what’s transpired here over the past couple of years. At the age he’s at, to still be doing what he’s doing.”</em></p>


        

        

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<p>Once again, <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/alex-ovechkin" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Alex Ovechkin</a></strong> has made <strong>NHL </strong>history with the <strong>Washington Capitals</strong>. Following his goal against the St. Louis Blues, the Russian goal machine became the first ever to score 900 times in the league.</p>



<p>There is no shortage of icons in The City of Monuments, but <strong>Ovechkin keeps adding to his legacy</strong> in Washington D.C. Leading the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/washington-capitals" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Capitals</a> on almost every category all-time, Ovi is still defying Father Time with strong outings in the 2025-26 NHL season.</p>



<p>With his goal against the Blues, Ovechkin extended his lead over the rest of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NHL</a> on the all-time scoring leaderboard. <strong>Not only is he the first player to crack the 900-goal club</strong>, but no other active skater has even reached the 700 mark. Sidney Crosby ranks second among active players with 634 goals.</p>



<h2>One item left</h2>



<p>Ovechkin already boasts the most goals and points in Capitals history, but there is one pending task. <strong>Nicklas Backstrom holds the lead for most assists all-time (762), </strong>but the Russian machine is closing in. As it stands in the 2025-26 NHL season, the former first overall pick in 2004 registers 731 assists. He needs 32 more apples to snag the only crown left for the taking in The District.</p>



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<p>In order to achieve that, Ovechkin would have to improve his production from a season back. Last campaign, he recorded 29 assists. However, the 2024-25 NHL season was <strong>mostly driven by his pursuit for Wayne Gretzky’s goal-record</strong>. Now, he might have another goal in mind—one that involves moving the puck around to his teammates in Washington.</p>


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<p>Recording over 31 assists is very plausible for Ovechkin, though. Leaving out the current campaign, <strong>Ovechkin averages 36.3 assists per season</strong> in his NHL career. Therefore, him accomplishing yet another milestone in the 2025-26 season is still well within reach. Moreover, Ovi tallied 5 assists in the opening 10 games of the year, so he is on pace to record around 40 apples.</p>

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<p><strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/alex-ovechkin" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Alex Ovechkin</a></strong>, <strong>Spencer Carbery</strong>, and the <strong>Washington Capitals</strong> are in desperate need for a win in the <strong>NHL</strong>. Dragging a four-game losing streak, the Caps are in for more trouble as a key forward on the team is out with an injury.</p>



<p>Coming off a career-year during the past <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NHL</a> campaign, <strong>Pierre-Luc Dubois</strong> has seemingly lost a gear. After failing to record a point in his first six outings of the new season, Dubois went down with an injury and is now expected to miss considerable time.</p>



<p><em>“Pierre-Luc Dubois is going to be out for an extended period of time, per Coach Spencer Carbery,” </em>insider Tarik El-Bashir reported on X (formerly Twitter). <em>“Will undergo more testing. <strong>Still unclear if he’ll require surgery</strong>.”</em></p>



<p>While Dubois has been kept off the scoresheet in each of his six outings in the current NHL season, he is still a talented player who can help Ovechkin and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/washington-capitals" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Capitals</a>. A player’s impact isn’t just limited to the points total, and Dubois has made good plays for Washington that <strong>fly under the radar of stat-watchers</strong>.</p>



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<h2>Filling in</h2>



<p>Though a winger, Dubois can still line up at the face-off dot and gain possession for the Capitals. So far in the 2025-26 NHL campaign, the former third overall pick <strong>registers a 42.3% success rate at the dot</strong>. However, it was actually during a draw that Dubois suffered the injury that is now leaving him off the ice.</p>


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<p>“<em>It’s a huge hole. One of the most important players on our roster,” </em>Carbery told reporters. <em>“I’m<strong> not going to sit here and sugarcoat it and say that you can replace him</strong> at this point in the year. But you can still can be a good hockey team and win a lot of hockey games with injuries. That’s part of the attrition that you need to be able handle in this league. So that’s what we’ll focus on—he’s out now and now <strong>we’ll need other players to step up</strong></em>“</p>



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<h2>Trade alert</h2>



<p>The Capitals need to right the ship, and that often means making bold moves in the NHL. For the Caps, however, their latest transaction may be anything but bold. Washington <strong>acquired St. Louis Blues defenseman Corey Schueneman in exchange for Calle Rosen</strong>. Both players have spent most of their time in the American Hockey League (AHL), and that is unlikely to change as they switch organizations.</p>



<h2>From partners to opponents</h2>



<p>Shortly after a trade, the Capitals and Blues will face off on Nov. 5 in the 2025-26 NHL season. It’s a must-win for both sides. Washington will enter the game carrying the <strong>weight of four straight losses</strong>. </p>



<p>As for the Blues, St. Louis is set to face the Edmonton Oilers beforehand—if they lose, they would arrive at Capital One Arena on <strong>an eight-game losing streak</strong>. Even with a win over Edmonton, the Blues would still come into the City of Monuments with a 2-6-2 record in their last ten outings.</p>

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<p>The <strong>Washington Capitals</strong> and captain <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/alex-ovechkin"><strong>Alex Ovechkin</strong></a> have suffered a setback ahead of their matchup against the <strong>Dallas Stars</strong>, as forward <strong>Dylan Strome</strong> has <br>been ruled out with a lower-body injury. The news hits at a crucial time, with the Capitals aiming to rebound from a tough <strong>7–1</strong> loss to the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/ottawa-senators">Ottawa Senators</a></strong>.</p>



<p>Strome sustained the injury in the first period of Saturday’s loss after getting tangled up with <strong>Artem Zub</strong> and colliding with <strong>Jakob Chychrun</strong>, who fell on his leg and sent him sliding hard into the end boards. The 28-year-old required assistance to leave the ice but briefly returned for a shift before heading back to the dressing room for the remainder of the game.</p>



<p>Head coach <strong>Spencer Carbery</strong> confirmed that Strome will not travel to Dallas and is listed as <em>day-to-day</em>. <em>“<strong>You’re always concerned when someone goes into the boards</strong>,”</em> Carbery told <em><a href="https://www.nhl.com/news/nhl-status-report-news-and-notes-october-27-2025" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">NHL.com</a></em>. </p>



<p>He added<em>: “It wasn’t a collision, but going in awkwardly always raises concern.<strong> The fact that he came back to try a shift made me feel more positive about where he was at</strong>.”</em></p>



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<h2>Capitals’ adjustments following Strome’s injury</h2>



<p>With Strome sidelined, the Capitals recalled <strong>Ethen Frank</strong> from the <strong>AHL’s Hershey Bears</strong>. To make room for him, defenseman <strong>Rasmus Sandin</strong> was placed on injured reserve, retroactive to October 21. Sandin, recovering from an upper-body injury, skated Monday in a non-contact jersey and remains day-to-day.</p>


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<p>In the meantime, <strong>Connor McMichael</strong> has been promoted to the top line, centering Alex Ovechkin and <strong>Ryan Leonard</strong>, who also earned a spot in the top six. The Capitals will rely on this new combination as they seek to stabilize their offense ahead of Tuesday’s clash in Dallas.</p>


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Capitals HC Carbery confirms major setback for Ovechkin's teammate ahead of Stars clash

<p><strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/alex-ovechkin">Alex Ovechkin</a></strong> will mark a remarkable milestone this Saturday when the <strong>Washington Capitals</strong> host the <strong>Ottawa Senators</strong> at Capital One Arena. The 40-year-old left wing has been a cornerstone of the franchise since being drafted first overall in 2004, and his<strong> 1,500th NHL game</strong> underscores an enduring commitment rarely seen in modern professional sports.</p>



<p>Despite approaching <strong>900 career goals</strong>, Ovechkin’s focus remains on each game. Last Friday, he scored his 899th goal in a 5–1 win against the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/columbus-blue-jackets">Columbus Blue Jackets</a></strong>, keeping him one goal shy of the 900-goal mark. </p>



<p>Beyond the numbers, <strong>Ovechkin’s presence in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/washington-capitals">Capitals</a>’ locker room and on the ice serves as an example of resilience</strong>. He has consistently balanced physical intensity with strategic adjustments to remain competitive, even as the NHL grows faster and more demanding. </p>



<h2>Ovechkin’s reflection on 1,500 games</h2>



<p>Ovechkin joins an elite group of NHL players who have reached 1,500 games with a single team. Legends like <strong>Gordie Howe</strong>, <strong>Patrick Marleau</strong>, <strong>Nicklas Lidstrom</strong>, and <strong>Steve Yzerman</strong> share the distinction, placing Ovechkin among the sport’s most loyal and durable athletes. <em>“It’s pretty special,”</em> Ovechkin said, according to <a href="https://www.nhl.com/news/washington-capitals-alex-ovechkin-to-play-1500th-nhl-game" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">NHL.com</a>. <em>“<strong>Obviously, when you came into the League you want to play as [many] games as you can, but 1,500, it’s a pretty big number.</strong>”</em></p>



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<h2>How Ovechkin maintains elite performance</h2>



<p>Ovechkin’s longevity is no accident. Capitals coach <strong>Spencer Carbery</strong> highlighted the star’s daily energy and passion: <em>“<strong>He brings a love, enthusiasm and passion for the game and his teammates </strong>and coming to the rink and being in the locker room. He hasn’t had dark days or, ‘Ah, you know, maybe I don’t feel like doing it.’”</em> </p>


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<h2>Ovechkin’s career highlights and legacy</h2>



<p>Ovechkin’s career accomplishments are staggering. He holds the <strong>NHL record for goals, ranks first in power-play goals (326), game-winning goals (137), and overtime goals (27)</strong>, and continues to climb the all-time points list with 1,630 points. Beyond individual accolades, he led the Capitals to their first Stanley Cup in 2018 and remains a symbol of consistency, leadership, and competitive drive.</p>


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Capitals legend Ovechkin shares honest thoughts on milestone 1,500th NHL game

<p><strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/elias-pettersson" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Elias Pettersson</a></strong> and the <strong>Vancouver Canucks</strong> escaped with a crucial victory during their visit to the <strong>Washington Capitals</strong>. However there was little reason for jubilation after watching <strong>Filip Chytil</strong> exit the game after taking a controversial hit. Now, the Canucks will be without the 26-year-old center.</p>



<p>No <strong>NHL </strong>team ever wants to see a player go down with an apparent head injury. However, for Pettersson and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/vancouver-canucks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Canucks</a> watching Chytil exit the game after a vicious hit from Capitals enforcer Tom Wilson is <strong>all that more gut-wrenching</strong>. The former first-round selection has a history of concussions and head injuries, which may be re-surfacing after Wilson’s hard-to-watch late contact.</p>



<p>As the Canucks announced on social media, <strong>Chytil has been placed on Injured Reserve (IR)</strong>. With the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NHL</a> enforcing a minimum seven-day absence for players on IR, and Chytil’s placement retroactive to October 19, the Czech forward won’t be back on the ice until at least October 26, when Pettersson and the Canucks face the Edmonton Oilers. </p>



<p>However, given Chytil’s ongoing health concerns, it’s safe to assume he could be out even longer if he’s indeed suffered another concussion.</p>



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<h2>Demanding action</h2>



<p>Pettersson and the Canucks were upset the officials on the ice didn’t call a penalty on Wilson for his seemingly late hit on a defenseless Chytil. Given the injury history behind Chytil and <strong>Wilson’s controversy-filled background</strong>, many fans around the NHL expected the Department of Player Safety to take matters into their own hands.</p>


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<p>However, that wasn’t the case. As insider Elliotte Friedman reported, <strong>there won’t be any supplemental discipline</strong> for Wilson regarding the late hit on the Canucks’ centerman. Needless to say, fans in Vancity are far from pleased with the decision.</p>



<p>While leaving <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/washington-capitals" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Washington</a>, D.C., with all two points and extending their win streak to three games is a nice sight, the Canucks can’t help but feel they’re getting the short end of the stick with the league looking the other way.</p>



<h2>Bunch of moves</h2>



<p>In addition to Chytil’s placement on IR, the Canucks have moved other pieces on the franchise’s system. Forward <strong>Jonathan Lekkerimaki has been placed on IR</strong>, as well. Meanwhile, defenseman Victor Mancini has been sent down to the AHL, reporting to affiliate, the Abbotsford Canucks. </p>


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<p>To replace the missing players on the active NHL roster, Vancouver has called up Joseph LaBate and Jimmy Schuldt. On the injury-front, Nils Hoglander has been placed on long-term injured reserve (LTIR).</p>

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Pettersson’s Canucks announce absence of key teammate after uncalled hit during win vs Capitals

<p>The <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/washington-capitals">Washington Capitals</a> </strong>opened their 2025–26 season against the <strong>Boston Bruins </strong>at Capital One Arena in a sold-out atmosphere that felt both familiar and electric. The crowd of 18,347 chanted for <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/alex-ovechkin">Alex Ovechkin</a></strong>, the <strong>NHL’s all-time goal-scoring leader</strong>, as he strode down the red carpet from the corner of the rink.</p>



<p>For Ovechkin, this marks his<strong> 17th season as captain</strong>, and each opening night brings the same thrill, though the stakes for establishing early momentum remain high. Despite the anticipation, the Capitals struggled to execute at their usual pace. Small mistakes and missed opportunities defined much of the game against Boston, leaving Ovechkin and his teammates searching for consistency.</p>



<p>“<em>It’s great,” </em>Ovechkin said, according to <em><a href="https://www.nhl.com/news/ovechkin-and-capitals-aim-to-find-their-rhythm">NHL.com</a></em>. <em>“It’s sold out. The fans gave us lots of energy. So, it was pretty cool.”</em> He acknowledged the team’s shortcomings while emphasizing growth. <em>“<strong>I think we still have good looks today, but every game we’re going to be better and better.</strong> You can see all four lines have pretty good chances, especially the first two periods. <strong>We just don’t execute.”</strong></em></p>



<h2>How did the season opener go for the Capitals?</h2>



<p>The<strong> Capitals fell 3–1 to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/boston-bruins">Bruins</a></strong>, a scoreline that doesn’t fully reflect the opportunities they created. Ovechkin, coming off a lower-body injury that limited his final preseason games, played<strong> 18:16, including 6:22 on the power play</strong>.</p>



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<p>Despite these limitations, Ovechkin remains confident that repetitions will help the Capitals find rhythm. <em><strong>“The first couple of games it’s always going to be different.</strong> It’s going to be different pace, different atmosphere and maybe you’re going to hold the stick too tight. But it’s the first game for both teams and you could see there was lots of bounces, lots of kind of miscommunications. <strong>It [stinks], so we’re going to move on.”</strong></em></p>


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<h2>What’s next for Ovechkin and the Capitals?</h2>



<p>As the Capitals move past the opener, Ovechkin’s focus is on improvement and establishing flow for the season ahead. With his sights set on reaching 900 career goals, each game remains an opportunity to add to his legendary total while helping Washington build momentum. </p>



<p>Teammates, including <strong>Tom Wilson</strong>, echoed the sentiment about savoring the experience. <em>“<strong>The crowd starts chanting, ‘Ovi!’ and those are the moments you just try and take in.</strong> You get the shivers and stuff. You stand there and you just try and take it in and remember it forever because you can’t take those moments for granted.”</em></p>


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<p>Th<strong>e Capitals will look to rebound quickly in their</strong> <strong>next matchup</strong>, aiming to tighten defensive play, sharpen execution, and let Ovechkin lead with his scoring prowess and veteran presence. Every game in this long season will test the team’s ability to adapt and execute under pressure, setting the tone for their 2025–26 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl">NHL</a> campaign.</p>


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<p>The <strong>Washington Capitals</strong> will take the ice tonight against the <strong>Boston Bruins</strong>, and all eyes are on one name: <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/alex-ovechkin">Alex Ovechkin</a></strong>. At 40 and entering his 21st NHL season, the all-time goals leader’s participation has become a major question heading into opener night.</p>



<p>Fans and media alike are buzzing: will the legendary winger suit up or take a more limited role?<strong> Ovechkin has shown glimpses in preseason that suggest he’s still in the mix</strong>, but nothing is confirmed.</p>



<p>As the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/washington-capitals">Capitals</a> gear up for their home clash, the status of their centerpiece raises not just roster questions, but implications for<strong> leadership, scoring, and the historical chase</strong> that continues to define his legacy.</p>



<h2>Is Alex Ovechkin playing today?</h2>



<p>Yes — <strong>Alex Ovechkin is expected to play</strong> in the season opener against <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/boston-bruins">Boston</a></strong>. He has been active in preseason action, logging significant minutes and contributing on the power play, showing that the coaching staff trusts he is ready to lead the team tonight.</p>



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<p>Ovechkin’s presence tonight would affirm that the <strong>Capitals intend to lean on his scoring, veteran presence, and ability to draw attention</strong> — all while pacing him to maintain longevity.</p>


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<h2>Why his role matters in 2025–26</h2>



<p><strong>It could be Alex Ovechkin’s final season in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl">NHL</a></strong>. Entering the last year of his contract, he has not announced whether he plans to retire or when a decision might come.</p>


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<p><em>“<strong>I just take day by day</strong>,”</em> Ovechkin said Tuesday, according to AP. <em>“You have to have fun, you have to enjoy yourself, and try to do it best as you can.”</em></p>


        

        

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<p>The sight of <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/alex-ovechkin">Alex Ovechkin</a></strong> skating in a regular jersey again brought relief to Washington on Monday morning. The <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/washington-capitals">Capitals</a></strong>’ captain, who left the first practice of training camp after only a few minutes, finally rejoined the team in a full-contact session as the countdown to opening night continues — a step that head coach <strong>Spencer Carbery</strong> called a positive sign for the veteran’s readiness.</p>



<p>For the 40-year-old forward, this was more than just another drill. Entering his 21st<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl">NHL</a></strong> season, Ovechkin remains the league’s all-time leading goal scorer with 897 tallies, and his presence is still central to Washington’s hopes. After missing more than a week, he admitted the setback was noticeable but insisted his progress is steady.</p>



<p><em>“It feels good,”</em> Ovechkin said after practice, according to <em><a href="https://www.nhl.com/news/alex-ovechkin-on-track-to-play-in-season-opener-for-washington-capitals" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">NHL.com</a></em>. <em>“Obviously, I need more touches, more ice time with the boys because that week that I missed kind of hit me a little bit. But overall, I’ll take it.”</em></p>



<h2>Is Ovechkin ready for opening night?</h2>



<p>The Capitals open their season on Oct. 8 against the<strong> Boston Bruins</strong>, and head coach <strong>Carbery</strong> expressed optimism that Ovechkin will be ready despite his limited camp participation. <em>“He’s missed a significant amount of camp, but I know he’s been training and skating and trying to do everything he possibly can at 40 years old to make sure that he’s ready for opening night,”</em> Carbery said. <em>“So, I would expect he’ll be ready.”</em></p>



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<h2>What’s next for his return?</h2>



<p>Although Carbery confirmed Ovechkin is unlikely to play Tuesday’s preseason game against the<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/columbus-blue-jackets">Columbus Blue Jackets</a></strong>, he could feature later this week in matchups against Boston or Columbus. For now, the focus remains on conditioning and avoiding setbacks before the season officially begins.</p>


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<h2>How are the Capitals managing Ovechkin’s workload?</h2>



<p>Washington has taken a cautious approach, allowing Ovechkin to progress from solo skating to non-contact, and finally, to full contact. The veteran acknowledged that training camp often comes with minor tweaks and soreness, but emphasized the importance of patience: <em>“Sometimes you come to the training camp, and you feel a little sore on your knee or your wrist or something, so you have to be smart on it,”</em> he said.</p>


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<p>Just one day after blowing out 40 candles on his birthday cake, <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/alex-ovechkin" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Alex Ovechkin</a></strong> set off alarm bells in D.C. The <strong>Washington Capitals</strong>’ training camp opened with suspense as the captain had to leave the ice due to an injury. With the 2025-26 <strong>NHL</strong> season fast approaching, it’s safe to say the timing couldn’t be worse.</p>



<p>Ovechkin has accustomed fans in D.C. and across the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NHL</a> to a certain standard—one that includes goals almost every night and, more importantly, his availability night in and night out. <strong>That standard has been tested in recent years</strong>, which is only logical, given that Ovechkin is among the oldest players in the league while still performing at an unparalleled level.</p>



<p>Now, Spencer Carbery and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/washington-capitals" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Caps</a> skipped a heartbeat as the captain went down with an injury at the start of Washington’s training camp. <em>“Alex Ovechkin left the ice today at training camp to be <strong>evaluated for a lower-body injury</strong>,”</em> as reported by <em>Bleacher Report</em>. </p>



<h2>Just a scare</h2>



<p>Fortunately for the Capitals, there might not be any reason to panic in the City of Monuments. As reported by <em>Russian Machine Never Breaks</em>‘ Katie Adler, <strong>Carbery voiced a calm message</strong> to the locker room stating Ovechkin’s exit was precautionary and he is considered day-to-day.</p>



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<p>By now, Capitals fans should know better than to underestimate Ovi’s ability to stay healthy. Still, after last season’s serious knee injury, any time the captain clutches his lower body, <strong>it’s enough reason to worry</strong>.</p>


        

        

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<p>The 2024-25 NHL season will mostly be remembered by Ovechkin breaking Wayne Gretzky’s goal record, but it mustn’t be overlooked the fact <strong>Ovi overcame a fractured fibula in the same campaign</strong>.</p>



<h2>How many games has Ovi missed in his career?</h2>



<p>So far in his 20-year NHL journey, Ovechkin has appeared in 1491 games with the Capitals. Recording 897 goals (1st all-time in the NHL) and 726 assists (tied for 55th all-time) for a grand total of 1,623 points (11th best in league history). The Russian legend <strong>has missed just 76 outings during his time in Washington</strong>.</p>



<p>If Ovechkin is indeed fully healthy to start the upcoming season, the Caps’ captain <strong>could reach the 1,500 games</strong> accolade in a special outing. If everything goes according to plan, Ovechkin and the Capitals could celebrate the special occasion <strong>on October 25 when they host the Ottawa Senators</strong> at Capital One Arena.</p>

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