Ovechkin & Backstrom | Who can catch Ovi? | Protas injury

A significant milestone was recently achieved in Caps history when Alex Ovechkin scored his 895th goal, surpassing Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL goals record. This touching moment was celebrated in the locker room with longtime teammate Nicklas Backstrom, highlighting their strong bond and shared history since being drafted together in 2006. Backstrom, who retired in 2023, emphasized Ovechkin's enduring talent and camaraderie that has solidified their status as a legendary duo in Washington D.C.'s hockey scene, particularly during their Stanley Cup victory in 2018. As the Capitals look ahead, Ovechkin's landmark goal not only sets a challenging benchmark for future players but also positions him uniquely as he approaches the final stretches of his career and contract. Despite the emergence of talented young players like Auston Matthews, Ovechkin’s remarkable durability and consistent performance set him apart. Meanwhile, the team faces an injury setback with Aliaksei Protas, who is out for an extended period due to a lower-body injury sustained during a game. Fans are encouraged to stay tuned for updates as the Capitals continue to celebrate Ovechkin's historic achievements and navigate the season ahead. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at monarchmoney.com for 50% off your first year. Wonderful Pistachios Get snackin’ and get crackin’ with the snack that packs a protein punch. Visit WonderfulPistachios.com to learn more! Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now, new FanDuel customers can get TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in Bonus Bets if your first FIVE DOLLAR bet wins! FANDUEL DISCLAIMER : 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.