Ovechkin joins the all-time greats
mirtle.blogspot.com 4/8/2008 — Without question, the post I get asked the most about is one I put together in early February on Alex Ovechkin chasing the top goal-scoring seasons of all time. Everyone wants an update. For that, I talked with Capitals coach Bruce Boudreau, HNIC ...

Video from the Caps' Clincher
blog.washingtonpost.com 4/9/2008 — Some video moments of the scene at Verizon on Saturday night, courtesy of Comcast SportsyNet, Washington Post Live (airing 5-6 pm daily) and super producer Adam Littlefield. By the way, if you want to engage in more Caps vs. Flyers fan banter, you can ...

The East is Wide Open
mvn.com 4/9/2008 — This the second season like Mark said in the Western Conference Preview. The Eastern Conference can go to anyone. No one in their right mind will count out Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals. Ottawa has struggled in the second half of the season but they were the runner ups last season. The injury bug has hit them with Daniel Alfredsson but teams can find a way to win with their best...

Flyers could be facing NHL MVP in Capitals' Ovechkin | Philadelphia Daily News | 04/08/2008
philly.com 4/8/2008 — WASHINGTON - He's 6-2 and 216 pounds of Russian sniper and 22-year-old boy. He led the league with 65 goals - an NHL record for left wings - and 112 points, and has earned a reputation for delivering dynamite hits. But when it comes to scoring, he ...

Philadelphia vs. Washington Series Preview
faceoff-factor.com 4/9/2008 — I bring in some team experts to discuss each combatant in this 3 versus 6 match up.

Conn Smythe Trophy: The Ovechkin Factor — Bleacher Report - NHL 4/8/2008
Well ladies and gents, it's that time again. Snow is melting, flowers are blooming, and hockey players and fans around the world throw out their razors. Yes, it is playoff time. The question everyone is asking and predicting around this time ...

Overstepping the Boundaries: My "fear"less Pick for the Conn Smythe — Bleacher Report - NHL 4/8/2008
In my previous article, I made my picks for the opening round of the playoffs. I am now going to take the bold move of selecting one player to win the Conn Smythe trophy. To select a projected winner you have to pick a team that you believe truly ...

The NHL Playoff Picture: Police Squad Makes It a Little Clearer — Bleacher Report - NHL 4/8/2008
Well, here on Bleacher Report we’ve got our own little “playoff pool” going. It includes Derek Harmsworth , Danielle Marchell (if I’m pronouncing this right in my head then it rhymes—that’s beside the point ...

Briere says he's ready to go for Game 1 — FOXSports.com News for NHL 4/8/2008
Danny Briere has braced himself for a playoff return. Briere practiced with the Flyers on Tuesday for the first time since he injured his knee in a collision last week at Pittsburgh, and the star center said he's confident he'll be ready to play ...

Flyers' Briere says knee ready for Caps in playoffs — ESPN.com - NHL 4/8/2008
Danny Briere practiced with the Flyers on Tuesday for the first time since he injured his knee in a collision last week at Pittsburgh, and the star center said he's confident he'll be ready to play against Washington.