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Ovechkin, Capitals to host the Stars

By The Associated Press

Dallas Stars (33-24-3, fifth in the Central) vs. Washington Capitals (35-18-10, fourth in the Metropolitan)

Washington; Sunday, 5 p.m. EDT

FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Capitals -156, Stars +131; over/under is 6

BOTTOM LINE: Alex Ovechkin leads Washington into a matchup with Dallas. He currently ranks seventh in the NHL with 75 points, scoring 39 goals and totaling 36 assists.

The Capitals are 15-11-5 at home. Washington is fifth in the Eastern Conference averaging 3.3 goals per game, led by Ovechkin with 39.

The Stars have gone 13-16-2 away from home. Dallas serves 7.2 penalty minutes per game, the least in the league. Jamie Benn leads them averaging 1.1.

In their last meeting on Jan. 28, Washington won 5-0.

TOP PERFORMERS: Ovechkin leads the Capitals with 75 points, scoring 39 goals and adding 36 assists. Evgeny Kuznetsov has six goals and six assists over the last 10 games for Washington.

Jason Robertson leads the Stars with 30 goals and has 55 points. Denis Gurianov has three goals over the last 10 games for Dallas.

LAST 10 GAMES: Capitals: 7-2-1, averaging 3.8 goals, 5.7 assists, 3.6 penalties and 7.5 penalty minutes while giving up 2.7 goals per game with a .913 save percentage.

Stars: 5-4-1, averaging three goals, 5.4 assists, 3.7 penalties and 7.9 penalty minutes while giving up 2.9 goals per game with a .910 save percentage.

INJURIES: Capitals: T.J. Oshie: day to day (lower body), Lars Eller: out (covid-19).

Stars: Braden Holtby: day to day (lower body).

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

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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