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Debate has been raging over Alex Ovechkin's celebration after scoring his 50th goal of the season last night. Has Ovechkin disrespected the game? Nick Kypreos says yes!

Five reasons why the Washington Capitals will challenge for the National Hockey League's holy grail in the years to come:

Alexander Semin had a hat trick and Alexander Ovechkin scored two third period goals including the game winner to defeat the Stanley Cup defenders.

Stars Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin take on Alexander Ovechkin and company.

Sixteen teams are vying to win Lord Stanley's Cup and while fans and media alike have picked their favorites, this years playoffs are shaping up to be memorable.

The Washington Capitals' Alexander Ovechkin is perhaps the greatest hockey player currently in the game, but the distinction means little without a playoff resume.

Continental Hockey League (KHL) owner Alexander Medvedev targets NHL free agents for new league in Russia. KHL promises higher salaries than NHL.

Math is fun. A calculator, a pencil, and some free time are all that's needed to determine the best goal-scoring seasons in NHL history.

Alexander Ovechkin loves to shoot the puck, but it will take a Herculean effort over the final five games to catch Phil Esposito's all-time NHL shots record.

The public outcry that followed Alex Ovechkin's 50th goal celebration is a clear indication that NHL "experts" are not longer in touch with the league's audience.

The salary cap has made it tougher for NHL teams to keep its players. GMs are doing their best to get around that, trending towards contracts lasting at least a decade.

After the drama of the first round, the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals promise even more excitement as the Bruins face the Hurricanes and the Capitals battle the Penguins

Washington and New York is a match up of two contrasting teams, the offensive juggernaught of the Capitals pitted against the defensive resilience of the Rangers.

Only 21 and in his second season as team captain, Sidney Crosby is in control in the postseason.

Few Flyers are household names outside of the homes of devoted hockey fans in Philadelphia. However, most should recognize the name Bobby Clarke, and soon Mike Richards.

Carolina Hurricanes' Rod Brind’Amour, New York Rangers' Jaromir Jagr and Washington Capitals' Alexander Ovechkin were among the winners during the NHL awards show.

The 2006 NHL draft was full of dreams being fulfilled, with the future young talent waiting patiently for their names to be called by an NHL team.

Look for Alexander Ovechkin, Steve Mason and Tim Thomas to take home some of the NHL's most prestigious hardware.

The stage is set for a re-match from last year's Stanley Cup Finals. Can the Penguins avenge last year's loss to the Red Wings, or will the Wings repeat as cup champions?

The NHL needs personalities like Alexander Ovechkin, and his critics should embrace his post-goal celebrations.

Sidney Crosby has 101 points and just six power-play goals. Has anyone ever scored 100 points with fewer power-play tallies?

After an average regular season in which he scored 13 goals in 74 games, Umberger already has 9 goals in the team's first 12 playoff contests

If the NHL improves their marketing and implements a couple of rule changes, the sport can become much more popular and bring back old fans as well as bring in new ones.

Art Ross Trophies are nothing new in Pittsburgh. And now Evgeni Malkin has added his name to the Steel City's list of scoring champs.

Patrik Elias and Martin Brodeur have each set records of their own, and as fans begin to reflect on the 2008-2009 season, it is clear that something special is brewing.

Fan-favorites who don't deserve all-star game berth have gotten the nod, while those who have overachieved this season have been outcast by ballot stuffers.

Whether you're looking for an alternative to the Stanley Cup playoffs or you just can't get enough hockey, the 2008 World Championships should serve up some sweet shinny.

Sadly, Wayne Gretzky couldn't recreate his magic on the ice from behind the Coyotes' bench.

The 2009 NHL playoffs have been better than commissioner Gary Bettman could have hoped for. Going forward he will need more of the same and one more thing for success.

The IIHF World Hockey Championships are underway in Canada; here's a quick look at some of the contending teams vying for the World title.

Both the Montreal Canadiens and Pittsburgh Penguins seem destined to remain powerhouses, but there are questions abound as to which one, if either, will finish on top.

One month has passed in the NHL's season, and there are some surprises in the standings, especially in the West where the young Colorado Avalanche are on fire.

The NHL, back for another year, kicked off the 2009-2010 season with four games, including one particularly special evening in Denver honouring former Avs great Joe Sakic