Blittner’s Blue Line: 895! Alex Ovechkin Stands Alone

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by Matthew Blittner - April 6, 2025April 6, 20250

The Greatest goal-scorer in National Hockey League history is Alex Ovechkin! Sunday afternoon, April 6, 2025, is now immortalized in hockey history as the day The “Great 8,” Alex Ovechkin, broke The “Great One,” Wayne Gretzky’s hallowed career goals record of 894 with Number 895 and of course, he did it

Blittner’s Blue Line: Metropolitan Division Preview

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by Matthew Blittner - September 2, 2024September 2, 20240

Welcome to September! Better yet, welcome to the start of the hockey (pre)season! In just a couple weeks Training Camps will open across The NHL as all 32 teams begin their quest to try and capture Lord Stanley’s Cup. Each week, Blittner’s Blue Line will look at one of the

Russian Heritage Night Is More Than Just a Special Event

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by Russ_Cohen - February 25, 2021February 25, 20210

A few NHL teams like the Florida Panthers (who had a night with Aleksander Barkov) and the Washington Capitals are hoping to have a night are what is probably just the start of something big. Alex Braverman and CEO Steven Wong are hoping for a lot more as they lead

Remembering Ray Emery on the Summer Metro Report

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by Russ_Cohen - July 16, 20180

A lot has happened this summer to impact the Metro division. Here's a look at that and my thoughts on the passing of Ray Emery.

Ovechkin and Leonsis are a Perfect Match

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by Russ_Cohen - June 5, 2018July 11, 20180

Washington - - The Washington Capitals are up 3-1 in the Stanley Cup Final. This is the dream for not only for owner Ted Leonsis but for the club's team captain and franchise cornerstone, Alex Ovechkin. Leonsis bought the Capitals in 1999, adding some much-needed financial resources, media expertise, ingenuity and good nature. To

2018 Stanley Cup Preview (Audio Version)

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by Sportsologist - May 28, 20180

The Washington Capital take on the Vegas Golden Knights. Here's the "Off The Post" comprehensive, Stanley Cup preview! https://soundcloud.com/russ-cohen/off-the-post-stanley-cup-preview-edition photo by Drew King

Jake Pivonka Is Pulling For Alex Ovechkin

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by Russ_Cohen - May 27, 2018July 11, 20180

Jake Pivonka is a 6-0, 198-pound pivot who has a bright future. He’s already committed to Notre Dame and he will surely get selected in the upcoming 2018 NHL Entry Draft. His dad is Michal, and 30 years ago he played in the Stanley Cup Finals, as a member of

2018 Coors Light NHL Stadium Series “By the Numbers.”

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by Russ_Cohen - March 2, 2018March 2, 20180

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (March 1, 2018) – A look at the 2018 Coors Light NHL Stadium Series “By the Numbers.” 1 – This will be the first NHL regular-season outdoor game to be played at a service academy. 3 – The 2018 Coors Light NHL Stadium Series™ will be the third NHL regular-season outdoor contest for both the Washington Capitals®

Andrei Svechnikov Could Light Up Buffalo

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by Russ_Cohen - December 26, 2017July 29, 20180

Andrei Svechnikov is a 2018 draft eligible star who currently plays for the Barrie Colts. He’s had quite the season even though he suffered a broken hand early on. In 16 games, he has 14 goals and 21 points. He was once thought of as the potential first overall selection

The Capitals Are Trotz’s Best Work

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by Russ_Cohen - April 27, 20160

Philadelphia - - When the Washington Capitals hosted the Winter Classic in 2015 one of the things I came away with was Barry Trotz has already had a profound affect on the franchise in his first half season. In the aftermath of the Capitals 6-1 win over the Flyers their locker