Blittner’s Blue Line: 895! Alex Ovechkin Stands Alone Hockeyology 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
Alex Ovechkin Has an Advisory Role With Dynamo Hockeyology by Sportsologist - August 19, 20190 Alexander Ovechkin, arguably Russia’s biggest hockey star, was back home this week as the guest of honor at an exhibition game between Avangard and his former club Dynamo Moscow. The Great 8 also spoke about his plans for life after the Washington Capitals and hinted that he could come back to
Remembering Ray Emery on the Summer Metro Report Hockeyology 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.
Jake Pivonka Is Pulling For Alex Ovechkin Hockeyology 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
The Capitals Slay The Penguins to Advance Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - May 8, 2018May 8, 20180 Ted Leonsis talks about reaching the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time as team owner: https://soundcloud.com/russ-cohen/ted-leonsis-reaches-the-ecf-for-his-first-time Evgeny Kuznetsov talks about scoring the game-winner and more: https://soundcloud.com/russ-cohen/evgeny-kuznetsov-talks-about-the-game-winning-goal The handshake line:
Curling is On The Rise in the United States Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - March 7, 2018March 7, 20180 Before the Olympics curling was an afterthought in the United States. We all knew it existed. Our Canadian friends talked about it regularly and so many countries enjoyed it more than we did. Team Shuster beating Canada twice and eventually defeating Sweden for the gold medal seemed to change that. “When
2018 Coors Light NHL Stadium Series “By the Numbers.” Hockeyology 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®
Caps vs. Penguins – – Keep an Eye on Johansson Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - April 27, 2016April 27, 20160 When the Washington Capitals series opens up against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Marcus Johansson will be the 6th or seventh name mentioned on the Capitals roster behind Brayden Holtby, Alex Ovechkin, T.J. Oshie, John Carlson, Justin Williams, Nicklas Backstrom and Evgeny Kuznetsov, but that doesn’t diminish his importance to his team. When
The Capitals Are Trotz’s Best Work Hockeyology 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
