Our hockey writers are sharing observations throughout Round 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Check back for daily analysis.

The Canadiens look the closest to turning the tide after erasing a multigoal deficit in the third period of the opener to ...

Protas’ return to the lineup is either pending or close to it. The Capitals could sure use him, but that means benching ...

Connor McMichael and Dylan Strome scored a minute apart early in the second period, Logan Thompson made some spectacular ...

Alexander Ovechkin’s record-breaking journey to 895 goals has been marked by humility and teamwork. Even after scoring his ...

The start of the NHL playoffs is off to a heavy-hitting start, with nearly 80 per game early in the first round after an ...

Just over two minutes into the overtime period, following a chaotic faceoff in the Habs’ zone, Washington’s Anthony ...

Ovechkin scored 2:26 into overtime to give the Capitals a 3-2 victory against the Montreal Canadiens in Game 1 of the Eastern ...

Alex Ovechkin had seemingly done it all in hockey, leading the Washington Capitals to the Stanley Cup in 2018, earning the ...

Alex Ovechkin achieved a first in his NHL playoffs career to help the Washington Capitals win Game 1 against the Montreal ...

Alex Ovechkin scored the first playoff overtime goal of his NHL career to give the Washington Capitals a 3-2 victory over the ...

Montreal Canadiens’ forward Cole Caufield had a simple three-word response when asked about being on the receiving end of a massive hit from Washington Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin.