Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin, aged 38, has been recognized for his exceptional performance on the ice, being named the NHL's First Star of the Week. Ovechkin's recent achievements include becoming the first player aged 38 or older to score 8+ goals in a 5-game span and the second player in this age group to score 18+ goals in a 24-game span, a feat previously achieved only by Gordie Howe at age 40 in 1969, according to Sportradar. His goal-scoring resurgence has been a key factor in the Capitals' push towards the playoffs, earning accolades from teammates and analysts alike. Ovechkin's performance, alongside Auston Matthews of the Toronto Maple Leafs and Connor McDavid of the Edmonton Oilers, who were also named among the NHL's Three Stars for the week ending March 24, underscores his significant contribution to the team's success this season.
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Ovechkin, Matthews, McDavid named NHL's three stars of week https://t.co/jndKd4BP6E
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“He’s probably the straw that’s stirring this drink in here." On Alex Ovechkin's goal-scoring resurgence helping to fuel the Capitals' drive toward returning to the Stanley Cup Playoffs: https://t.co/dWkI0tWO6e
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.@ovi8 awarded the @NHL's First Star of the Week! #ALLCAPS #Gr8 https://t.co/BSBY4PBCFo
.@ovi8 awarded the @NHL's First Star of the Week! #ALLCAPS https://t.co/V3FJV6NDpC
Alex Ovechkin (@Capitals), Auston Matthews (@MapleLeafs) and Connor McDavid (@EdmontonOilers) named the NHL’s “Three Stars” for the week ending March 24. #NHLStats : https://t.co/wwKKk0fKnR https://t.co/DQm3or95PQ
Alex Ovechkin is the first player age 38 or older to score 8+ goals in a 5-game span, per @Sportradar. The #ALLCAPS' captain is the second player age 38 or older to score 18+ goals in a 24-game span, joining Gordie Howe at age 40 in 1969.
Ovechkin is the first player age 38 or older to score 8+ goals in a 5-game span, per @Sportradar. The #ALLCAPS' captain is the second player age 38 or older to score 18+ goals in a 24-game span, joining Gordie Howe at age 40 in 1969.
"I find a way." Here's how Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin has rediscovered his scoring touch and an inside look at his goal-scoring resurgence, current pace and what the road to 99 looks like as he powers the #ALLCAPS back up the standings: https://t.co/BkEsvsiUD3
"I find a way." Here's how Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin has rediscovered his scoring touch and an inside look at his goal-scoring resurgence, current pace and what the road to 99 looks like as he powers he #ALLCAPS back up the standings: https://t.co/BkEsvsiUD3