Sammi Silber
@sammisilber.bsky.social
Capitals beat reporter for The Hockey News, sports and live events at Peacock TV, proud captain of the D.C. Ghost Pirates, Silbzini, Emmy nominated, grad student at ASU. "I can do all things..."
This is probably the most fun I've ever had writing a story.
Last year, I found myself in the middle of a Capitals' sewer ball game. It was intense, and I had to learn more.
Inside the Caps' warmup, filled with laughs, chirps and a whole lot of Dewey:
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Last year, I found myself in the middle of a Capitals' sewer ball game. It was intense, and I had to learn more.
Inside the Caps' warmup, filled with laughs, chirps and a whole lot of Dewey:
thehockeynews.com/nhl/washingt...
Dewey Debates, Headers & Rock, Paper, Scissors: Inside The Capitals' Sewer Ball Circle
The Capitals warm up with a friendly — and at times not so friend — game of soccer. Here's the rules and a look at the Caps' sewer ball circle.
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November 14, 2025 at 11:03 PM
This is probably the most fun I've ever had writing a story.
Last year, I found myself in the middle of a Capitals' sewer ball game. It was intense, and I had to learn more.
Inside the Caps' warmup, filled with laughs, chirps and a whole lot of Dewey:
thehockeynews.com/nhl/washingt...
Last year, I found myself in the middle of a Capitals' sewer ball game. It was intense, and I had to learn more.
Inside the Caps' warmup, filled with laughs, chirps and a whole lot of Dewey:
thehockeynews.com/nhl/washingt...
A huge positive for the Capitals, as Ivan Miroshnichenko, who's missed all but two games with an upper-body injury to start the season, is back on the ice for Hershey this morning in Syracuse.
A good indication he could be returning to the mix soon:
A good indication he could be returning to the mix soon:
Ivan Miroshnichenko Back On The Ice For Bears - Community Post
A huge sign for the Washington Capitals and their AHL-affiliate Hershey Bears, as Ivan Miroshnichenko returned to the ice for the team's morning skate in Syracuse.
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November 14, 2025 at 7:01 PM
A huge positive for the Capitals, as Ivan Miroshnichenko, who's missed all but two games with an upper-body injury to start the season, is back on the ice for Hershey this morning in Syracuse.
A good indication he could be returning to the mix soon:
A good indication he could be returning to the mix soon:
"The process isn’t going to change just because we’re not scoring goals. That’s not how it works."
What Spencer Carbery really meant with his postgame comments last night, trusting the process and if change is in fact coming for the Capitals:
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What Spencer Carbery really meant with his postgame comments last night, trusting the process and if change is in fact coming for the Capitals:
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Will Change Come With Trusting The Process? Breaking Down Carbery's Latest Comments & The Capitals' Plan Going Forward
Here's what the Capitals coach meant by his postgame comments on Thursday about trusting in the process.
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November 14, 2025 at 6:54 PM
"The process isn’t going to change just because we’re not scoring goals. That’s not how it works."
What Spencer Carbery really meant with his postgame comments last night, trusting the process and if change is in fact coming for the Capitals:
www.dcbackcheck.com/p/washington...
What Spencer Carbery really meant with his postgame comments last night, trusting the process and if change is in fact coming for the Capitals:
www.dcbackcheck.com/p/washington...
Alex Ovechkin and Brad Marchand exchanged jerseys last night, the second time he's swapped sweaters on this past road trip.
Don't start reading into it, though; it's not any indication of what the future holds beyond this year.
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Don't start reading into it, though; it's not any indication of what the future holds beyond this year.
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No Reason To Read Into Ovechkin's Jersey Swaps On Recent Road Swing
The Capitals captain has exchanged sweaters on a handful of occasions over this past road trip; it's not any indication of the future.
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November 14, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Alex Ovechkin and Brad Marchand exchanged jerseys last night, the second time he's swapped sweaters on this past road trip.
Don't start reading into it, though; it's not any indication of what the future holds beyond this year.
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Don't start reading into it, though; it's not any indication of what the future holds beyond this year.
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The Capitals have one more stop on their four-game road swing, and it's a tough matchup as they take on the defending Cup champion Panthers.
Everything to know before puck drop, including line combinations, stats, storylines and more:
Everything to know before puck drop, including line combinations, stats, storylines and more:
Capitals vs. Panthers Preview: Line Combinations, Stats, Storylines To Watch
The Capitals wrap up their road trip against the defending Cup champion Panthers.
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November 13, 2025 at 10:36 PM
The Capitals have one more stop on their four-game road swing, and it's a tough matchup as they take on the defending Cup champion Panthers.
Everything to know before puck drop, including line combinations, stats, storylines and more:
Everything to know before puck drop, including line combinations, stats, storylines and more:
Justin Sourdif's 16 games into his first full NHL season, and though the puck hasn't been going in for him, he's doing a lot of the right things as he navigates the league as a rookie.
More on what to make of the 23-year-old's start in D.C.
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More on what to make of the 23-year-old's start in D.C.
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What To Make Of Justin Sourdif's Start With The Capitals
Here's more on Justin Sourdif's start to the season and what he has to do to keep trending in the right direction.
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November 13, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Justin Sourdif's 16 games into his first full NHL season, and though the puck hasn't been going in for him, he's doing a lot of the right things as he navigates the league as a rookie.
More on what to make of the 23-year-old's start in D.C.
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More on what to make of the 23-year-old's start in D.C.
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The Capitals busted out and looked like a different team, as they trusted the process and bought in to top the Hurricanes, 4-1.
Takeaways from the statement win that's certainly something to build on:
Takeaways from the statement win that's certainly something to build on:
Takeaways: Capitals Bust Out, Bounce Back For Statement Win Over Hurricanes
The Capitals trusted the process and busted out for a 4-1 win over the Hurricanes. Here are the takeaways.
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November 12, 2025 at 2:45 AM
The Capitals busted out and looked like a different team, as they trusted the process and bought in to top the Hurricanes, 4-1.
Takeaways from the statement win that's certainly something to build on:
Takeaways from the statement win that's certainly something to build on:
The Capitals will continue trusting in the process as they try to bust out of a recent slide against the high-flying Hurricanes.
Everything to know before puck drop:
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Everything to know before puck drop:
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Capitals vs. Hurricanes Preview: Line Combinations, Stats, Storylines To Watch
Here's what to know as the Capitals continue their road swing against the Hurricanes.
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November 11, 2025 at 11:05 PM
The Capitals will continue trusting in the process as they try to bust out of a recent slide against the high-flying Hurricanes.
Everything to know before puck drop:
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Everything to know before puck drop:
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Team Canada met on Monday to shorten its list of prospects for the upcoming games and is starting to "hone in on" specific names, and two Capitals remain in the thick of the conversation.
More on Tom Wilson and Logan Thompson:
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More on Tom Wilson and Logan Thompson:
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Two Capitals Remain In Canada's Olympic Conversation As Team Meets & Makes Additional Cuts
Two Capitals remain in the thick of the Olympic conversation.
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November 11, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Team Canada met on Monday to shorten its list of prospects for the upcoming games and is starting to "hone in on" specific names, and two Capitals remain in the thick of the conversation.
More on Tom Wilson and Logan Thompson:
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More on Tom Wilson and Logan Thompson:
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"It's trying because guys want results and you wanna win hockey games and when you don't, guys are not happy ... It's on us (to figure out)."
As the Caps' struggles mount, coach Spencer Carbery is still trusting the process. Plus, notes from practice:
As the Caps' struggles mount, coach Spencer Carbery is still trusting the process. Plus, notes from practice:
As 'Trying' Times Continue For The Capitals, Carbery Maintains Belief In Trusting The Process: 'It Really Tests Us As Coaches'
The Capitals remain in the midst of a recent slide, and coach Spencer Carbery believes that the solution is to continue working through it.
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November 10, 2025 at 9:24 PM
"It's trying because guys want results and you wanna win hockey games and when you don't, guys are not happy ... It's on us (to figure out)."
As the Caps' struggles mount, coach Spencer Carbery is still trusting the process. Plus, notes from practice:
As the Caps' struggles mount, coach Spencer Carbery is still trusting the process. Plus, notes from practice:
With Pierre-Luc Dubois not expected back until late in the season, the Capitals have to answer some questions and fill the void at center.
A look at their options, the challenge they face, how LTIR works and much more:
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A look at their options, the challenge they face, how LTIR works and much more:
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What's The Plan For The Capitals At Center With Dubois Out Until Late In Season? Looking At LTIR & Other Circumstances
The Capitals will be without Pierre-Luc Dubois to 3-4 months. What's their plan to fill the void?
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November 10, 2025 at 12:50 AM
With Pierre-Luc Dubois not expected back until late in the season, the Capitals have to answer some questions and fill the void at center.
A look at their options, the challenge they face, how LTIR works and much more:
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A look at their options, the challenge they face, how LTIR works and much more:
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Here's more on Pierre-Luc Dubois, who will miss 3-4 months after having undergone surgery on Friday to address injuries to his abdominal and adductor muscles.
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Dubois To Miss 3-4 Months For Capitals After Undergoing Surgery
The Capitals will be without Pierre-Luc Dubois for the next three to four months.
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November 9, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Here's more on Pierre-Luc Dubois, who will miss 3-4 months after having undergone surgery on Friday to address injuries to his abdominal and adductor muscles.
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It was the same story on a different night for the Capitals, as a lack of finish, lack of discipline and little jump led to a 3-2 loss in Tampa.
Takeaways as frustration continues to mount:
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Takeaways as frustration continues to mount:
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Takeaways: Same Story Plagues Capitals In Loss To Lightning As Frustration Begins To Boil Over
The Capitals continue to struggle as their trip to Florida started on an ugly note.
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November 9, 2025 at 3:19 AM
It was the same story on a different night for the Capitals, as a lack of finish, lack of discipline and little jump led to a 3-2 loss in Tampa.
Takeaways as frustration continues to mount:
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Takeaways as frustration continues to mount:
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Ethen Frank returns, and the Capitals look to find their spark as they visit the Lightning.
Everything to know before puck drop, including lines, stats, storylines and more in our preview:
Everything to know before puck drop, including lines, stats, storylines and more in our preview:
Capitals vs. Lightning Preview: Line Combinations, Stats, Storylines To Watch
Here's everything to know as the Capitals visit the Lightning.
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November 8, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Ethen Frank returns, and the Capitals look to find their spark as they visit the Lightning.
Everything to know before puck drop, including lines, stats, storylines and more in our preview:
Everything to know before puck drop, including lines, stats, storylines and more in our preview:
It hasn’t been easy for Charlie Lindgren to open the season.
What’s behind his rough start, and is he getting a fair shake? A closer look at his play and the Caps’ performance in front of him:
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What’s behind his rough start, and is he getting a fair shake? A closer look at his play and the Caps’ performance in front of him:
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What’s Played Into Lindgren’s Rough Start For The Capitals?
The Capitals netminder hasn’t had an easy start to the season. What plays into it?
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November 8, 2025 at 2:52 AM
It hasn’t been easy for Charlie Lindgren to open the season.
What’s behind his rough start, and is he getting a fair shake? A closer look at his play and the Caps’ performance in front of him:
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What’s behind his rough start, and is he getting a fair shake? A closer look at his play and the Caps’ performance in front of him:
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Despite the Capitals' struggles, Dylan Strome still has faith: "We’re going to be a great team like we were last year."
A vibe check, a look at what's going wrong for the Capitals, where last year's magic is and all the issues:
A vibe check, a look at what's going wrong for the Capitals, where last year's magic is and all the issues:
Vibe Check: Where's Last Year's Magic, And What's Going Wrong For The Capitals?
The Capitals have dropped five of the last six, but what's the main issue?
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November 7, 2025 at 4:43 AM
Despite the Capitals' struggles, Dylan Strome still has faith: "We’re going to be a great team like we were last year."
A vibe check, a look at what's going wrong for the Capitals, where last year's magic is and all the issues:
A vibe check, a look at what's going wrong for the Capitals, where last year's magic is and all the issues:
The Capitals saw flashes of the magic that carried them last season, but again, special teams was the difference between two points in a tough loss to the Penguins.
All the takeaways:
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All the takeaways:
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Takeaways: Special Teams Spoil Capitals' Comeback In Loss To Penguins
The Capitals have now dropped five of the last six decisions.
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November 7, 2025 at 3:11 AM
The Capitals saw flashes of the magic that carried them last season, but again, special teams was the difference between two points in a tough loss to the Penguins.
All the takeaways:
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All the takeaways:
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"O's just been a big, big bright spot in my life."
Jakob Chychrun struggled to find the words — he wanted better ones — to describe what it meant to be a part of Alex Ovechkin's 900th goal.
He managed, though, and it meant everything.
#ALLCAPS
Jakob Chychrun struggled to find the words — he wanted better ones — to describe what it meant to be a part of Alex Ovechkin's 900th goal.
He managed, though, and it meant everything.
#ALLCAPS
Alex Ovechkin's 900th Goal Meant A Lot. For Jakob Chychrun, It Meant Everything
Jakob Chychrun describes what it meant to assist on Alex Ovechkin's 900th career NHL goal.
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November 6, 2025 at 3:12 PM
"O's just been a big, big bright spot in my life."
Jakob Chychrun struggled to find the words — he wanted better ones — to describe what it meant to be a part of Alex Ovechkin's 900th goal.
He managed, though, and it meant everything.
#ALLCAPS
Jakob Chychrun struggled to find the words — he wanted better ones — to describe what it meant to be a part of Alex Ovechkin's 900th goal.
He managed, though, and it meant everything.
#ALLCAPS
“It’s huge number, no one ever did it in NHL history and to be the first player to ever do it, it’s a special moment."
Hear from Alex Ovechkin and the Capitals and what they had to say about 900, Jordan Binnington's antics and more, live from the room:
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Hear from Alex Ovechkin and the Capitals and what they had to say about 900, Jordan Binnington's antics and more, live from the room:
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Live From The Locker Room: Ovechkin & Capitals Talk 900, Binnington Trying To Steal Milestone Puck & Big Win Over Blues
Alex Ovechkin and the Capitals share their thoughts after a big 6-1 win and Ovi's milestone night.
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November 6, 2025 at 4:55 AM
“It’s huge number, no one ever did it in NHL history and to be the first player to ever do it, it’s a special moment."
Hear from Alex Ovechkin and the Capitals and what they had to say about 900, Jordan Binnington's antics and more, live from the room:
www.dcbackcheck.com/p/live-from-...
Hear from Alex Ovechkin and the Capitals and what they had to say about 900, Jordan Binnington's antics and more, live from the room:
www.dcbackcheck.com/p/live-from-...
A magical night in the District as Alex Ovechkin scores 900 and the Caps rediscover their magic with a 6-1 win.
All the takeaways:
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All the takeaways:
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Takeaways: Ovechkin Scores 900, Capitals Recapture Magic vs. Blues To End Losing Skid
The Capitals dominated en route to a 6-1 win on Wednesday.
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November 6, 2025 at 3:11 AM
A magical night in the District as Alex Ovechkin scores 900 and the Caps rediscover their magic with a 6-1 win.
All the takeaways:
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All the takeaways:
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The Capitals are looking to bust out of a four-game losing streak and reignite their scoring touch as they take on the Blues.
Everything to know, including line combinations, stats, storylines to watch and more insight and analysis:
Everything to know, including line combinations, stats, storylines to watch and more insight and analysis:
Capitals vs. Blues Preview: Line Combinations, Stats, Storylines To Watch
The Capitals will look to put an end to a four-game losing streak as they take on the Blues.
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November 5, 2025 at 10:46 PM
The Capitals are looking to bust out of a four-game losing streak and reignite their scoring touch as they take on the Blues.
Everything to know, including line combinations, stats, storylines to watch and more insight and analysis:
Everything to know, including line combinations, stats, storylines to watch and more insight and analysis:
"As soon as I got here last year, I felt like everybody just brought out the best in me... I'm still getting better at 29, and I owe a lot of that to Washington."
Spencer Smallman opens up about his call-up and what it means to get his shot with the Caps:
Spencer Smallman opens up about his call-up and what it means to get his shot with the Caps:
At 29, Smallman Finally Getting His Big Break With The Capitals: 'I Had To Pinch Myself'
Spencer Smallman discusses getting his first real NHL look with the Capitals.
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November 5, 2025 at 1:34 AM
"As soon as I got here last year, I felt like everybody just brought out the best in me... I'm still getting better at 29, and I owe a lot of that to Washington."
Spencer Smallman opens up about his call-up and what it means to get his shot with the Caps:
Spencer Smallman opens up about his call-up and what it means to get his shot with the Caps:
The Capitals power play just hasn't been working.
So I sat down with John Carlson today for a deep dive on what's going wrong on the man advantage and how he and the top unit plan to fix it.
Exclusive for DC Backcheck:
So I sat down with John Carlson today for a deep dive on what's going wrong on the man advantage and how he and the top unit plan to fix it.
Exclusive for DC Backcheck:
John Carlson Goes 1-on-1 About What's Been Going Wrong On The Capitals' Power Play
Capitals defenseman John Carlson sits down to discuss the Capitals' issues on special teams.
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November 5, 2025 at 1:06 AM
The Capitals power play just hasn't been working.
So I sat down with John Carlson today for a deep dive on what's going wrong on the man advantage and how he and the top unit plan to fix it.
Exclusive for DC Backcheck:
So I sat down with John Carlson today for a deep dive on what's going wrong on the man advantage and how he and the top unit plan to fix it.
Exclusive for DC Backcheck:
"Why the heck would you go back with the same unit that looked the way it did in Buffalo?'... there's enough there for us to believe that they can get this on track."
Here's why the Caps aren't shaking up their first power-play unit amid their slide:
Here's why the Caps aren't shaking up their first power-play unit amid their slide:
Why Are The Capitals Sticking With The Same First Power-Play Unit? Spencer Carbery Explains
Amid the Capitals' power-play woes, the top unit remains together — and Spencer Carbery has a reason why.
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November 4, 2025 at 6:23 PM
"Why the heck would you go back with the same unit that looked the way it did in Buffalo?'... there's enough there for us to believe that they can get this on track."
Here's why the Caps aren't shaking up their first power-play unit amid their slide:
Here's why the Caps aren't shaking up their first power-play unit amid their slide:
Updated with quotes from Ovechkin and Carbery:
A deeper dive into Ovechkin's struggles to open the season and how the Capitals captain plans to bust out:
www.dcbackcheck.com/p/washington...
A deeper dive into Ovechkin's struggles to open the season and how the Capitals captain plans to bust out:
www.dcbackcheck.com/p/washington...
Let's Talk About Alex Ovechkin
The Capitals captain has just two goals through the first 12 games of the year. A dive into what's going on.
www.dcbackcheck.com
November 4, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Updated with quotes from Ovechkin and Carbery:
A deeper dive into Ovechkin's struggles to open the season and how the Capitals captain plans to bust out:
www.dcbackcheck.com/p/washington...
A deeper dive into Ovechkin's struggles to open the season and how the Capitals captain plans to bust out:
www.dcbackcheck.com/p/washington...