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MEDIA NOTE: Washington Capitals senior vice president and general manager Chris Patrick will be available to the media at 5:30 pm at Capital One Arena. The 2024-25 NHL Trade Deadline is today at 3 p.m.
The Capitals host the Detroit Red Wings tonight at Capital One Arena for the second of three meetings between the teams this season. The Capitals and Red Wings will complete their season series 12 days from today on March 18 in D.C. Washington fell to Detroit 4-2 on Dec. 29 at Little Caesars Arena. The Capitals have earned points in sixteen of their last 20 games against the Red Wings (13-4-3) and are 7-1-2 in their last 10 games versus Detroit at home.
Alex Ovechkin scored his 885th career goal on Wednesday at Madison Square Garden to move within 10 goals of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goals record. Ovechkin’s goal tied the game with 9:32 left in regulation and forced overtime, where the Capitals went on to win 3-2. The goal was Ovechkin’s fifth game-tying goal this season and marked the second time he scored with under 10 minutes left in the third period to send a game to overtime (also Feb. 1 vs. Winnipeg). Of Ovechkin’s 32 goals this season, five have game-tying goals, six have been go-aheads goals and six have been game winners. In addition, sixteen of his 32 goals have come in the third period. Of note, the Capitals have spent 894:21 of game time trailing, the second-lowest total in the NHL.
Ovechkin, 39, has scored 32 goals in 46 games this season (0.70 G/GP) and 10 goals in his last 12 games. Ovechkin, who entered the season 42 goals shy of passing Gretzky, is on pace to score 45 goals this season. Ovechkin has scored at least 42 goals in 13 of his 19 NHL seasons. Ovechkin enters tonight’s game versus Detroit one point shy of 1,600 career points and one game-winning goal shy of passing Jaromir Jagr (135 GWG) for the most in NHL history.
Schedule & Availability
Today
10:30 a.m. – Morning skate, MedStar Capitals Iceplex
3 p.m. – NHL Trade Deadline
5:30 p.m. – General manager Chris Patrick media availability, Capital One Arena
7 p.m. – Capitals vs. Detroit Red Wings, Capital One Arena
TV: MNMT
Radio: 106.7 The Fan, Caps Radio 24/7
Saturday, March 8
11 a.m. – Practice, MedStar Capitals Iceplex
Sunday, March 9
1:15 p.m. – Head coach Spencer Carbery media availability, Capital One Arena
3:30 p.m. – Capitals vs. Seattle Kraken, Capital One Arena
TV: MNMT
Radio: 106.7 The Fan, Caps Radio 24/7
Monday, March 10
11 a.m. PT – Practice, Honda Center
Tuesday, March 11
11:30 a.m. PT – Morning skate, Honda Center
7 p.m. PT – Capitals at Anaheim Ducks, Honda Center
TV: MNMT
Radio: 106.7 The Fan, Caps Radio 24/7
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March 7, 2025
Dump ’n Chase: Caps Host Wings / Caps Take Comeback Win Over Rangers in OT / Skate Shavings -- News and Notes from Caps' Morning Skate
Washington Post: Capitals rally to beat Rangers in OT as Alex Ovechkin scores again / Capitals place winger Jakub Vrana on waivers
Monumental Sports Network: Alex Ovechkin scores 885th career goal in win over Rangers
The Athletic: 16 stats: Should the Maple Leafs go big at the NHL trade deadline? (Pierre-Luc Dubois mentioned) / NHL trade board 9.0: A new top target with one day until the deadline (Ethan Bear mentioned) / Alex Ovechkin 10 away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s record with goal No. 885
NHL.com: Ovechkin scores No. 885, Capitals rally past Rangers for OT win / Ovechkin launches ‘The GR8 CHASE for Victory Over Cancer’ / AHL Notebook: Eastern Conference prospects who could impact playoff race (Ivan Miroshnichenko mentioned) / Super 16: Where teams in NHL.com power rankings stand as Trade Deadline nears (Washington Capitals mentioned)
AP: Alex Ovechkin gets 885th career goal to move nine away from tying Wayne Gretzky's NHL record / Ovechkin gets No. 885, Wilson scores in OT as Capitals beat Rangers 3-2 / Ovechkin and Capitals to raise money for cancer research as he pursues the NHL career goals record / Newsletters attached.
The Hockey News: Predators Claim Jakub Vrana, Ending Second Stint With Capitals / NHL Power Rankings: Contenders, Lottery Teams And More At The Trade Deadline (Washington Capitals mentioned)
The Hockey News – Washington: Capitals 2025 Trade Deadline Tracker: All Transactions, Analysis, Updates, Names To Watch / Pierre-Luc Dubois Is Doing It All For The Capitals, But It's His Defensive Play That's Impressing Most: 'He'll Be In That Selke Conversation' / Tom Wilson Details Confrontation With Rempe & Praises Him After Capitals' Win Over Rangers: 'He's Made A Lot Of Noise' / Capitals Recall Alex Alexeyev From Conditioning Loan; What's Next For Blueliner / One-Trick Pony Club: Ovechkin, Wilson Lead Capitals Past Rangers / Capitals vs. Rangers Preview: Line Combinations, Stats, Storylines To Watch / Capitals Place Jakub Vrana On Waivers For Salary Cap Flexibility Ahead Of Deadline
Sportsnet: Waiver roundup: Predators, Blue Jackets make claims / Where Ovechkin sits in chase for NHL goals record / NHL Power Rankings: Biggest questions around free agents on all 32 teams (Washington Capitals mentioned) / Capitals' Charlie Lindgren says Rangers 'definitely going to miss' brother Ryan / Capitals' Vrana, Panthers' Puljujarvi placed on waivers
TSN: Predators claim Vrana; two others claimed / Is Ovi's record chase more meaningful with Capitals' success? / Capitals' Vrana, Red Wings F Fischer among four on waivers
ESPN: Capitals' Alex Ovechkin nets 885th goal, now 9 behind Gretzky / Who has the most empty-net goals in NHL history? (Alex Ovechkin mentioned)
CBC: 'Always hungry': Why Alex Ovechkin is the greatest goalscorer who ever lived
Washington Business Journal: The St. James to acquire Washington Little Caps
Forbes: Will Alex Ovechkin Break Wayne Gretzky’s NHL Goal Record In Fewer Games?
FOX News: Alex Ovechkin donates to pediatric cancer research as he chases NHL history
CBS Sports: Alex Ovechkin goals tracker: Capitals star 10 away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL record / Capitals' Alex Ovechkin raising money for cancer research while pursuing Wayne Gretzky's all-time goals record
Bleacher Report: Alex Ovechkin Partners with V Foundation to Aid Cancer Research amid NHL Goal Chase
Daily Faceoff: Predators claim Vrana, Oesterle off waivers; Fischer to Blue Jackets / ‘One year doesn’t define you.’ How Dubois left last year’s nightmare behind to thrive with Capitals / Which teams are still shopping ahead of the NHL Trade Deadline? (Washington Capitals mentioned) / Six notable NHLers traded right before their teams won the Stanley Cup (Washington Capitals mentioned) / Capitals’ Ovechkin scores goal No. 885, 10 away from breaking Gretzky’s record
Yahoo! Sports: Newsletter attached.
Reuters: Alex Ovechkin continues chase as Caps host Wings / NHL roundup: Alex Ovechkin, Caps top Rangers in OT / Alex Ovechkin using record chase to raise money for cancer research
Field Level Media: Alex Ovechkin using NHL record chase to raise money for cancer research / Alex Ovechkin nets 885th NHL career goal, now 10 away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL record
Sports Illustrated: Announcer Calls Alex Ovechkin ‘One Trick Pony’ as He Closes on Wayne Gretzky’s Record
New York Post: Darren Pang’s ‘one-trick pony’ Alex Ovechkin comment sparks Capitals outrage
Washington Times: Alex Ovechkin, Capitals donating to cancer research for each goal during record chase
Newsday: Rangers lose to Capitals in OT, Ovechkin scores No. 885
Toronto Sun: Trade deadline tinkering has been route for most recent Stanley Cup champs (Washington Capitals mentioned)
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: First Call: Christian Kirk courted by Steelers players; watch Alex Ovechkin score again
NBC Philadelphia: 5 things to know about Alex Ovechkin
For The Win: Analyst calling Alex Ovechkin 'one trick pony' gets roasted
USA Times: Alex Ovechkin will donate to cancer research for remainder of NHL career
The Morning Call: As Ovechkin creeps closer to Gretzky, Caps also have a winning formula
Axios D.C.: Your D.C. Weekend: Women's History Month celebrations / Newsletter attached.
Northern Virginia Magazine: Alex Ovechkin Is 10 Goals Away from Breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL Scoring Record
The MoCo Show: Alex Ovechkin is Raising Funds For Pediatric Cancer Through ‘THE GR8 CHASE for Victory Over Cancer‘
Secret DC: The Washington Capitals To Auction Off New Cherry Blossom Inspired Jerseys For Charity
WJLA-TV ABC 7: Washington Capitals 50th-anniversary edition Cherry Blossom jerseys to benefit non-profits
WUSA-TV CBS 9: Washington Capitals celebrate cherry blossoms with special Screaming Eagle jersey / Capitals unveil cherry blossom jerseys
WGHP-TV FOX 8 (Cleveland, OH): Alex Ovechkin donates to pediatric cancer research as he chases NHL history
WVEC-TV ABC 13 (Norfolk, VA): Jakub Vrana Joins Nashville Predators; Alex Alexeyev Recalled as Capitals Eye Trade for Third-Line Center; PLD impact
WAMC Northeast Public Radio: WAMC Sports Report 3/6/25: Ovechkin gets 885th career goal, nine away from tying Gretzky's record
94.5 FM The Buzz: The Rod Ryan Show: Sports: Alex Ovechkin Using Goal Record Chase To Aid Cancer Research
WFIN.com: Alex Ovechkin donates to pediatric cancer research as he chases NHL history
Sporting News: Each Alex Ovechkin goal in historic chase to earn donation to great cause / Alex Ovechkin games left in NHL season: Will Capitals star break Wayne Gretzky's goals record in 2025?
Essentially Sports: Coach K Joins America in Celebrating $80 Million Worth NHL Star’s Noble Cause for Cancer Patients
OutKick: Alex Ovechkin Is Doing Something Very Cool As He Closes In On NHL Goal Record
Awful Announcing: Darren Pang creates stir calling Alexander Ovechkin a ‘one trick pony’
Broadcast (Excluding Game Highlights):
Washington Capitals: Capitals Top 50 Moments | George McPhee Hired / Spencer Carbery | Postgame / Tom Wilson | Postgame / Alex Ovechkin | Postgame / Charlie Lindgren | Postgame / John Carlson | Postgame / Rinkside Update | Matt Roy / Spencer Carbery | March 5 / Alex Ovechkin Announces “THE GR8 CHASE for Victory Over Cancer"
Monumental Sports Network: Rink Report Live - 3/5/25 / Rink Report | Ovi now 10 away from Gretzky
Caps Radio 24/7: Caps This Morning with John Walton & Katie Florio: Today's Podcast
WXTB-FM (Tampa, FLA): On Alex Ovechkin and The V Foundation (7 a.m.)
WJLA-TV ABC 7: On Alex Ovechkin and The V Foundation (5 p.m.) / On Alex Ovechkin and The V Foundation (5 a.m.) / On Alex Ovechkin and The V Foundation (6 a.m.) / On Alex Ovechkin and The V Foundation (7 a.m.) / On Alex Ovechkin and The V Foundation (7 a.m.) / On Alex Ovechkin and The V Foundation (8 a.m.) / Good Morning Washington On the Capitals Cherry Blossom Jersey (10 a.m.) / Good Morning Washington On the Capitals Cherry Blossom Jersey (11 a.m.) / On the Capitals Cherry Blossom Jersey (3 p.m.) / On Alex Ovechkin and The V Foundation (4 p.m.)
WTTG-TV FOX 5: One-On-One Interview with Capitals SVP of Marketing Amanda Tischler on Alex Ovechkin and The V Foundation (4 p.m.) / Live Shot from MedStar Capitals Iceplex on Alex Ovechkin and The V Foundation, Including Fan Reaction and One-On-One Interview with Capitals SVP of Marketing Amanda Tischler (5 p.m.) / On Alex Ovechkin and The V Foundation (6 p.m.) / On Alex Ovechkin and The V Foundation (10 p.m.) / On Alex Ovechkin and The V Foundation (11 p.m.) / On Alex Ovechkin and The V Foundation (4 a.m.) / On Alex Ovechkin and The V Foundation (5 a.m.) / On Alex Ovechkin and The V Foundation (6 a.m.) / On Alex Ovechkin and The V Foundation (7 a.m.)
/ On Alex Ovechkin and The V Foundation (8 a.m.) / On the 50th Anniversary Trophy Showcase (6 a.m.) / On the 50th Anniversary Trophy Showcase (4 p.m.)
WBOS-FM (Boston, MA): On Alex Ovechkin and The V Foundation (7 a.m.)
WRIF-FM (Detroit, MI): On Alex Ovechkin and The V Foundation (7 a.m.)
DC 101: On Alex Ovechkin and The V Foundation (3 p.m.) / On Alex Ovechkin and The V Foundation (7 p.m.) / On the Capitals Cherry Blossom Jersey (9 a.m.)
DC News Now: On Alex Ovechkin and The V Foundation (6 a.m.) / On Alex Ovechkin and The V Foundation (5 a.m.) / On Alex Ovechkin and The V Foundation (11 p.m.) / On Alex Ovechkin and The V Foundation (10 p.m.) / On Alex Ovechkin and The V Foundation (7 p.m.)
/ On the Capitals Cherry Blossom Jersey (4 p.m.)
WASH-FM: On the Capitals Cherry Blossom Jersey (8 a.m.)
WRC-TV NBC 4: On the Capitals Cherry Blossom Jersey (11 a.m.) / On Rock the Red Era Night (5 a.m.) / On Rock the Red Era Night (4 a.m.) / On Rock the Red Era Night (6 a.m.)
WBIG-FM: On the Capitals Cherry Blossom Jersey (3 p.m.) / On the Capitals Cherry Blossom Jersey (6 p.m.)
ABC: Good Morning America on Alex Ovechkin and the V Foundation (8 a.m.)
ESPN Radio New York: On Alex Ovechkin and The V Foundation (4 p.m.) / On Alex Ovechkin and The V Foundation (11 p.m.) / On Alex Ovechkin and The V Foundation (10 p.m.
KFTV ABC: (Fresno, CA): On Alex Ovechkin and The V Foundation (9 p.m.)
KGO-ABC (San Francisco, CA): On Alex Ovechkin and The V Foundation (9 p.m.)
NBC Sports Boston: On Alex Ovechkin and The V Foundation (6 p.m.)
NHL Network: First Shfit On Alex Ovechkin and The V Foundation (4 p.m.) / NHL Now on Alex Ovechkin and The V Foundation
TNT: Interview Promotion – Alex Ovechkin and The V Foundation (7 p.m.)
WAJR-AM (Pittsburgh, PA): On Alex Ovechkin and The V Foundation (10 p.m.) / On Alex Ovechkin and The V Foundation (8 p.m.)
WEPM-AM (Fox News Radio, D.C.): On Alex Ovechkin and The V Foundation (11 p.m.) / On Alex Ovechkin and The V Foundation (10 p.m.)
WJZY-TV FOX (Charlotte, NC): On Alex Ovechkin and The V Foundation
WTOP: On Alex Ovechkin and The V Foundation (12 a.m.)
WUSA-TV CBS 9: On Alex Ovechkin and The V Foundation (6 p.m.) / On Alex Ovechkin and The V Foundation (11 p.m.) / On Alex Ovechkin and The V Foundation (5 a.m.) / On Alex Ovechkin and The V Foundation (6 a.m.)
CBC Radio One Toronto: Here and Now on Alex Ovechkin and The V Foundation (3 p.m.)
CJMF-FM (Quebec, City, QC): On Alex Ovechkin and The V Foundation (Broadcast in French) (7 a.m., 9 a.m.)
ESPN: The Point on Alex Ovechkin and The V Foundation (5 p.m.)
KFSN-TV (Fresno, CA): On Alex Ovechkin and The V Foundation (2 p.m.)
KTRK-TV (Houston, TX): On Alex Ovechkin and The V Foundation (5 p.m.)
WABC-TV (New York, NY): On Alex Ovechkin and The V Foundation (6 p.m.)
WBIG-FM: On Alex Ovechkin and The V Foundation (10 a.m.)
WHSQ (New York, NY): On Alex Ovechkin and The V Foundation (9 a.m.)
106.7 The Fan: On Rock the Red Era Night During Al Koken Interview (1 p.m.)
Fan Duel Sports Network: On Alex Ovechkin and The V Foundation
NBC Sports Philadelphia: On Alex Ovechkin and The V Foundation During Jets vs. Flyers Broadcast
Sportsnet: On Alex Ovechkin and The V Foundation
WINK-TV CBS (Fort Myers, FLA): On Alex Ovechkin and The V Foundation (4 a.m.) / On Alex Ovechkin and The V Foundation (11 p.m.)
WLS-TV ABC (Chicago, IL): On Alex Ovechkin and The V Foundation (7 p.m.)
WPVI-TV ABC (Philadelphia, PA): On Alex Ovechkin and The V Foundation (5 a.m.)
Detroit Red Wings Clips:
Detroit Red Wings: Red Wings recall Carter Mazur from Grand Rapids / Red Wings complete three-team trade with Seattle and Tampa Bay / Red Wings sign Austin Watson to one-year, two-way contract extension
NHL.com: Vejmelka makes 38 saves, Utah scores 3 straight to rally past Detroit / NHL Trade Buzz: V. Desharnais traded to Sharks by Penguins for 2028 pick (Detroit Red Wings mentioned)
AP: Stenlund ends scoring drought to help Utah down slumping Red Wings, 4-2 / Red Wings forward and Michigan native Carter Mazur injured in NHL debut
The Athletic: As Red Wings lose fourth straight, can they still justify buying at trade deadline? / Three reasons why the Red Wings are unlikely to make the playoffs / Red Wings call up gritty prospect Carter Mazur to help in playoff push
MLive Media Group: Will four-game skid alter Red Wings’ trade deadline approach? / Red Wings stumble in third, fall to Utah for fourth loss in row / Red Wings have needs as trade deadline looms, but at what cost? / Carter Mazur injured during second shift in Red Wings debut / Carter Mazur has massive following for Red Wings debut / Red Wings waive Christian Fischer, frequent scratch of late / Red Wings sign AHL All-Star forward to extension / Red Wings acquire draft pick to facilitate Kraken-Lightning deal
Detroit News: Wings' Mazur exits NHL debut after two shifts with injury / Wings head into trade deadline with fourth straight loss, 4-2 to Utah / Wednesday's hockey: Griffins' Hanas named first star; Ovechkin nine goals from tying Gretzky / Red Wings recall Jackson's Carter Mazur, extend Ann Arbor's Austin Watson / Red Wings' Steve Yzerman has decisions to make as trade deadline looms; 5 possible targets
Detroit Free Press: Detroit Red Wings have coach Todd McLellan comparing them to a ping-pong ball / Detroit Red Wings fall to Utah HC for first time in franchise history / Detroit Red Wings' Carter Mazur leaves NHL debut with upper-body injury / New name, same woes as Detroit Red Wings fall to Utah HC, 4-2, for 4th straight loss / Detroit Red Wings make complicated trade to bring back conditional fourth-round pick / Detroit Red Wings trade rumors, updates: What we're hearing at NHL trade deadline / Steve Yzerman gathers NHL aides as Detroit Red Wings focus on re-entering playoff picture / Detroit Red Wings call up gritty draft pick Carter Mazur: Here's why / Red Wings focused on their jobs as NHL trade deadline nears