Crosby and Ovechkin shine in Penguins' 5-2 win over Capitals

Capitals Fall to Penguins in Finale - The Southern Maryland Chronicle

PITTSBURGH — The Washington Capitals closed their 2024-25 regular season with a 5-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins on April 17, 2025, at PPG Paints Arena. Pittsburgh’s quick-strike offense, led by Bryan Rust’s two goals, and a pair of third-period tallies 15 seconds apart sealed the victory, overshadowing a valiant NHL debut by Capitals goaltender Clay Stevenson.The Penguins, eliminated from playoff contention, played with purpose, aiming to en…

Ovechkin aims for second Stanley Cup

Alex Ovechkin has a new chase to focus on in trading his pursuit of Wayne Gretzky’s NHL goals record for a second Stanley Cup title as he and the Eastern Conference’s top-seeded Washington Capitals prepare to open the playoffs against…

Pens End Season With Win While Capitals Move On - ButlerRadio.com - Butler, PA

The Pittsburgh Penguins ended another season of disappointment with a home win against a team that will continue their season in the playoffs. Thursday’s 5 to 2 victory over the Washington Capitals sends the Pens into their third consecutive offseason missing the playoffs and looking for answers. Meanwhile, Alex Ovechkin added to his history-making goal total with his 897th scored against Alex Nedeljkovic in the second period. Ovi and his teamma…

Crosby and Ovechkin shine in Penguins' 5-2 win over Capitals

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin put on a show in the regular-season finale on Thursday night, showcasing their greatness in the Pittsburgh Penguins’ 5-2 win over the Washington Capitals.

Alexander Ovechkin repeated Gordie Howe's record: EADaily

EADaily, April 18th, 2025. Russian Washington Capitals striker Alexander Ovechkin in the last match of the NHL regular season repeated Gordie Howe's 1969 record for goals per season among players aged 39 and older. Ovechkin scored a goal in a match with the Pittsburgh Penguins and brought the number of his goals this season to 44.

Ovechkin adds to record goal total, Crosby dazzles as Penguins top Capitals in season finale

Ovechkin skated to center ice at PPG Paints Arena to acknowledge the crowd, which briefly broke out an "Ovi" chant, a sign of respect for one of the Penguins' biggest rivals.