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Capitals to bring back blue ‘W’ third jersey for 13 games this year

By Bijan Todd

Capitals to bring back blue ‘W’ third jersey originally appeared on NBC Sports Washington   The Washington Capitals have fielded some of the best third jerseys in the NHL over the past few years. This season, they will bring back the famous blue third jerseys with a prominent white ‘W’ and the three stars of the nation’s capital for 13 home games, the team announced Tuesday. The threads are modeled after Washington’s 2018 Stadium Series jersey, which they wore during their 5-2 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis.

Per a team press release, “The core colors are blue at the forefront and crème as a compliment to reflect the boundary stones, maps and many meaningful documents that have been instilled in the city of Washington, D.C. The eagle also appears as a symbol of strength as the national bird and a slight nod to the screaming eagle, a familiar figure to the Capitals fanbase.” Washington’s blue third jersey will debut on Nov. 6 vs. the Philadelphia Flyers. During other games for which the Caps will don the blue threads, the team will be holding promotions and giveaways, such as a John Carlson bobblehead giveaway (Mar. 22) and a blue third jersey rally towel giveaway (Mar. 26). The third jerseys are for sale at shop.nhl.com, shop.monumentalsportsnetwork.com or at the team stores at MedStar Capitals Iceplex and Capital One Arena. The Capitals will wear their third jerseys for the following games during the 2021-22 season: Saturday, Nov. 6, vs Philadelphia Flyers at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 26 vs. Florida Panthers at 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4 vs. Columbus Blue Jackets at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 29 vs. Nashville Predators at 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 16 vs. Vancouver Canucks at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 22 vs. Ottawa Senators at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26 vs. San Jose Sharks at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 2 vs. Edmonton Oilers at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Mar. 22 vs. St. Louis Blues at 7 p.m. Saturday, Mar. 26 vs. New Jersey Devils at 7 p.m. Sunday, Apr. 3 vs. Minnesota Wild at 7 p.m. Sunday, Apr. 10 vs. Boston Bruins at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Apr. 26 vs. New York Islanders at 7 p.m.

All about Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin with stats and contract info

By NBC Sports Washington Staff
All about Alex Ovechkin with stats and contract info originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonEver since making his NHL debut in 2005, Capitals star Alex Ovechkin has proven to be the greatest goalscorer the sport has ever seen.The 2004 No. 1 overall pick scored two goals in his first career game and hasn't stopped finding the back of the net at record pace, putting him within reach of Wayne Gretzky's all-time goals mark. Ovechkin has compiled an impressive trophy case along the way, winning three Hart Memorial Trophy MVPs, a record nine Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophies as the NHL's leading goal scorer, nine NHL First-Team selections, 12 all-star selections, the 2018-19 Stanley Cup title and the Conn Smythe Trophy for the MVP of that year's playoffs.He is undoubtedly one of the greatest hockey players of all time. Alex Ovechkin's BioHeight: 6-foot-3Weight: 238 poundsBirthdate: Sept. 17, 1985 Birthplace: Moscow, RussiaNHL experience: 17 seasonsJersey No. 8Alex Ovechkin's Career StatsAfter showing no signs of slowing down with a 50-goal season in Year 17, Ovechkin has continued to put up mind-boggling stats deep into his 30s. Here are his complete career numbers to date (through Oct 11, 2022): 1,274 games played780 goals scored630 assists1,410 pointsStanley Cup Playoffs:141 games71 goals64 assists135 pointsAlex Ovechkin's Contract DetailsIt was always a matter of "when" and not "if" Alex Ovechkin would sign a contract extension with the Capitals this past offseason. The five-year, $47.5 million deal he signed at the end of July 2021 showed his desire to finish his career in the nation's capital with an eye towards breaking the all-time goals record as well. Ovechkin's deal ends following the 2025-26 season. Where does Alex Ovechkin rank on the all-time goals list? Ovechkin finished his 17th NHL season with a clean 50 goals, bringing his career total to 780. Here's where that ever-growing mark ranks on the all-time goals leaderboard: Wayne Gretzky: 894Gordie Howe: 801Alex Ovechkin: 780Jaromir Jagr: 766Brett Hull: 741Other Alex Ovechkin RecordsMuch has been made about Ovechkin's all-time goals chase, but he's also accumulated some other pretty impressive records along the way as well. Most recently, Ovi broke the all-time power play goals mark with his 275th score on New Year's Eve against the Red Wings. By a second, he narrowly beat the release of Detroit's man in the penalty box to secure the record. Here are some of the Great 8's other all-time NHL records: Most scoring titles: nineMost overtime goals: 24Most consecutive 30-goal seasons: 15 (tied with Jaromir Jagr and Mike Gartner)
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