165 Results for alex ovechkin

Power Play: It's all about the goalies

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

Marty Turco is thriving under a new schedule in Dallas, while Steve Mason hasn't gotten over the sophomore slump. Scott Burnside breaks it down in his weekly Power Play.

Story | Conversation | December 07, 2009

Future of Atlanta Thrashers is now

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

The Atlanta Thrashers have been through the Dany Heatley trade and Marian Hossa's departure. But the real defining moment for this franchise rests with one Ilya Kovalchuk.

Story | Conversation | December 04, 2009

Will Alex Ovechkin's first suspension have any lasting impact on him?

Scott Burnside

So, Alex Ovechkin got a couple of games to ice down...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 01, 2009

Has Ovechkin finally gone too far?

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

Part of Alex Ovechkin's charm has been his willingness to go through people as opposed to around them. But given his latest hit, has the Caps star gone too far?

Story | Conversation | November 30, 2009

Power Play: Niittymaki the answer

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

A longtime backup the perfect tonic in Tampa Bay? Thus is the case for Antero Niittymaki, whose pristine play between the pipes has the Lightning on a tear.

Story | Conversation | November 09, 2009

Discontent early on for Sharks, Capitals

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

Sharks-Capitals. A matchup that should provide no shortage of offense and star power. But the teams are mirror images of mild discontent so far this season and Thursday's tilt will certainly be a test.

Story | Conversation | October 15, 2009

Can Pronger get Flyers past Pens?

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

It seems Philadelphia's road to Cup glory must go through Pittsburgh. And the Flyers are hoping veteran defenseman Chris Pronger will help them get there.

Story | Conversation | October 08, 2009

What next for the Premiere Games?

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

So what's next for the NHL's European vacation? Expect to see the Premiere Games expand.

Story | Conversation | October 05, 2009

'Youth' no longer excuse for Ovie, others

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

The Cup is once again up for grabs. And the Penguins' win has changed the rules. There are no excuses anymore for Alex Ovechkin and the rest of the league's young stars.

Story | Conversation | October 01, 2009

With Kessel, future is now for Leafs

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

Some might be quick to criticize Toronto for giving up so many picks for Phil Kessel, but they'll miss the fact that the Leafs have acquired an immediate talent and scoring threat.

Story | Conversation | September 18, 2009

Storylines, scrutiny at Canada camp

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

From who will be captain to who will mind the net, the Canadian Olympic orientation camp won't be short of storylines or scrutiny.

Story | Conversation | August 24, 2009

What will camps reveal for 2010?

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

We're less than a week away from the start of Olympic orientation camps. Here are some of the latest rumors as we're now six months away from the 2010 Games.

Story | Conversation | August 13, 2009

2009-10 NHL matchups to watch

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

The 2009-10 NHL schedule is out. And there's plenty to pay attention to, from the Penguins' banner-raising game to the debut of No. 1 draft pick John Tavares.

Story | Conversation | July 15, 2009

Quick takes from NHL awards show

Scott Burnside

...the envelope so Konstantinov could read the winner: Alex Ovechkin. "Whoa, I'm nervous again," Ovechkin said before...

Blog Entry | Conversation | June 18, 2009

Cup finals preview: Wings vs. Pens

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

The Red Wings have survived, advancing to the Cup finals despite a banged-up lineup. But now, they face an offensive juggernaut unlike anything they've seen this postseason.

Story | Conversation | May 27, 2009