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2024–25 Washington Capitals Season
The 2024–25 Washington Capitals season was the List of Washington Capitals seasons, 51st season (50th season of play) for the National Hockey League (NHL) franchise that was established on June 11, 1974. On March 20, 2025, the Capitals became the first team to clinch a playoff spot and their second consecutive berth with a win over the 2024–25 Philadelphia Flyers season, Philadelphia Flyers. On April 4, 2025, captain Alexander Ovechkin scored his 894th goal, tying the List of NHL players with 500 goals, all-time record for goals scored in the regular season held by Wayne Gretzky. Ovechkin also recorded his 136th game-winning goal, setting a new record for game-winning goals, and surpassing the record previously held by JaromÃr Jágr, Jaromir Jagr. On April 6, he scored his 895th NHL regular season goal, breaking the record for most goals scored in the regular season held by Wayne Gretzky. On April 8, the Capitals clinched the Metropolitan Division title after the 2024–25 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Metropolitan Division (NHL)
The National Hockey League's Metropolitan Division (often referred to simply as the "Metro Division") was formed in 2013 as one of the two divisions in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference as part of a league realignment. It is also a successor of the original Atlantic Division (NHL, 1993–2013), Atlantic Division and one of the two successors to the Southeast Division (NHL), Southeast Division. Six of its teams were previously together in the Patrick Division from 1981 to 1993 (one joined in 1982). It is the only NHL division without a Canadian team, with five of the division's clubs located in either the New York metropolitan area, New York City area or in Pennsylvania and the other three in North Carolina, Ohio, and Washington, D.C. The Metropolitan Division contains some of the most historic and intense rivalries in the NHL, including Flyers–Penguins rivalry, Flyers–Penguins, Devils–Rangers rivalry, Devils–Rangers, Capitals–Penguins rivalry, Capitalsâ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Washington Capitals Seasons
The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. The team is a member of the Metropolitan Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League (NHL). The Capitals played at the Capital Centre from their inaugural season in 1974 to 1997, when they moved to the MCI Center, now known as the Capital One Arena. In 49 completed seasons, the Capitals have qualified for the Stanley Cup playoffs 33 times, making two Stanley Cup Finals appearances during the 1997–98 and 2017–18 seasons, winning the latter. The Capitals were founded in 1974 as an expansion team in the Prince of Wales Conference. The team had an 8–67–5 record and lost 37 straight road games in their inaugural season. The Capitals made their first playoffs in the 1982–83 season and qualified for the playoffs for the following 13 seasons in a row. The Capitals won the Eastern Conference during their 1997–98 season but were swept by the Detroit Red Wings in th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2024–25 New Jersey Devils Season
The 2024–25 New Jersey Devils season was the 51st season for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on June 11, 1974, and 43rd season since the franchise relocated from Colorado prior to the 1982–83 NHL season. On April 9, 2025, the Devils clinched a playoff spot after missing the playoffs the previous season following the New York Rangers loss to the Philadelphia Flyers. On April 29, the Devils were defeated by the Carolina Hurricanes in the first round of the playoffs in five games. Offseason The Devils made numerous personnel changes prior to the start of the season. Sheldon Keefe was hired as head coach, replacing interim head coach Travis Green. Following the draft, the Devils made a number of moves during the free agency period. The most noteworthy move came in an unexpected blockbuster deal that sent Akira Schmid to the Vegas Golden Knights, along with Alexander Holtz, in exchange for Paul Cotter. Standings Divisional standings Conference stan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
TD Garden
TD Garden (named the FleetCenter from opening until 2005 and TD Banknorth Garden until 2009) is a multi-purpose arena in Boston. It is located directly above the MBTA's North Station, and it replaced the original Boston Garden upon opening in 1995. It is the most visited sports and entertainment arena in New England, with nearly 3.5 million people visiting the arena each year. TD Garden is the home arena for the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League (NHL) and the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association (NBA). It is owned by food service and hospitality conglomerate Delaware North, whose CEO, Jeremy Jacobs also owns the Bruins. It is the site of the annual Beanpot college hockey tournament, and hosts the annual Hockey East Championships. The arena has hosted many major national sporting events including various rounds of the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament, NCAA Division I women's basketball tournament, NCAA Division I Men's Ice Hockey Tourn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2024–25 Boston Bruins Season
The 2024–25 Boston Bruins season was the List of Boston Bruins seasons, 101st season (100th season of play) for the National Hockey League (NHL) franchise that was established on November 1, 1924. On April 5, 2025, the Bruins, despite a 5–1 victory against the 2024–25 Carolina Hurricanes season, Carolina Hurricanes, were eliminated from playoff contention, missing the playoffs for the first time since their 2015–16 Boston Bruins season, 2015–16 season following their rival 2024–25 Montreal Canadiens season, Montreal Canadiens' victory over the 2024–25 Philadelphia Flyers season, Philadelphia Flyers. This was the first time since 2006–07 Boston Bruins season, 2006–07 that the Bruins finished with a losing record. Despite a decent start to the season with a 20–14–4 record, the Bruins fell apart, suffering a 13–25–6 record the rest of the season. Standings Divisional standings Conference standings Schedule and results Preseason The Boston Bruins prese ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hunter Shepard
Hunter Markus Shepard (born November 7, 1995) is an American professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing with the Ottawa Senators of the National Hockey League (NHL). Growing up in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, Shepard attended Grand Rapids High School where he played prep school hockey and baseball. In his senior year, he received a Minnesota Minute Men Mr. Hockey Award and joined the Bismarck Bobcats of the North American Hockey League (NAHL). After two seasons with the Bobcats, during which he won their Goaltender of the Year award, he was approached by the Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs men's ice hockey (UMD) team to be their third goaltender. Shepard played four seasons of NCAA Division I collegiate hockey with the Bulldogs, setting various records as the team's co-captain. He became the first goaltender captain since Rick Heinz in 1976 and received the 2018 Keith Christiansen Award as UMD's Most Valuable Player. Shepard started in over 105 consecutive games for the Bulld ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2018 Stanley Cup Finals
The 2018 Stanley Cup Finals was the championship series of the National Hockey League's (NHL) 2017–18 season and the culmination of the 2018 Stanley Cup playoffs. The Eastern Conference champion Washington Capitals defeated the Western Conference champion Vegas Golden Knights four games to one to win their first championship, in their 44th season. The Vegas Golden Knights made the Finals in their first season, while this was the second Finals appearance for the Capitals. This was the first Finals series since 2007 where neither team had previously won the Stanley Cup and the third consecutive year in which a Western Conference team made their Finals debut. This was the first Finals since 2014 to require fewer than six games, and the first since 2011 in which the eventual winner lost the first game. Washington captain Alexander Ovechkin was awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy as the most valuable player of the playoffs. The series began on May 28 and ended on June 7. Having won ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2024–25 Montreal Canadiens Season
The 2024–25 Montreal Canadiens season was the franchise's 116th season since its establishment on December 4, 1909, and their 108th season (107th season of play) as member of the National Hockey League. After finishing as the worst team in the league during the 2021–22 season and fifth-last in both the 2022–23 and 2023–24 campaigns, the rebuilding Canadiens approached the season at hand with the goal of being "in the mix" for the Stanley Cup playoffs until late March or April. Because of this, general manager Kent Hughes opted not to deal pending unrestricted free agents at the annual trade deadline, having judged the team's performance a success to that point. Following the NHL's midseason hiatus for the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament in February 2025, the Canadiens performed strongly, culminating in a six-game winning streak from March 30 to April 8 that saw the team reach the second wild card position in the Eastern Conference standings, with four games remaining ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2024–25 Buffalo Sabres Season
The 2024–25 Buffalo Sabres season was the 55th season of play for the Sabres in the National Hockey League (NHL). It was the team's first season with Lindy Ruff back as head coach since 2012-13 Buffalo Sabres season, 2013. The Sabres suffered a 13-game winless streak in late November and early December that dropped them to last place in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference for much of the season. Despite this, the Sabres gained a hot streak towards the end of March and early April that kept their faint playoff hopes alive in a tight conference, but it was ultimately in vain as they were finally eliminated on April 8, 2025, when the 2024–25 Montreal Canadiens season, Montreal Canadiens beat the 2024–25 Detroit Red Wings season, Detroit Red Wings. As a result, Buffalo missed the postseason for the 14th consecutive season, continuing the longest playoff drought in NHL history. Standings Divisional standings Conference standings Record vs opponents Notes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2024–25 Carolina Hurricanes Season
The 2024–25 Carolina Hurricanes season was the 46th season (45th season of play) for the National Hockey League (NHL) franchise that was established in June 1979, and the 27th season since the franchise relocated from the Hartford Whalers to start the 1997–98 season. On April 2, 2025, the Hurricanes clinched their seventh consecutive playoff spot after they won in regulation against the Washington Capitals. In the playoffs, the Hurricanes defeated the New Jersey Devils in five games in the first round, defeated the Washington Capitals in five games in the second round, but lost to the eventual Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers in five games in the Eastern Conference Finals. Off-season On May 24, 2024, Don Waddell resigned as GM and President after 6 seasons. Eric Tulsky was named interim general manager that same day. On June 18, Tulsky was promoted to full-time general manager. Standings Divisional standings Conference standings Schedule and results Preseason The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wayne Gretzky
Wayne Douglas Gretzky ( ; born January 26, 1961) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player and former head coach. He played 20 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) for four teams from 1979 to 1999. Nicknamed "the Great One", he has been called the greatest ice hockey player ever by the NHL based on surveys of hockey writers, ex-players, general managers and coaches. Gretzky is the leading career Point (ice hockey), point scorer and Assist (ice hockey), assist producer in NHL history and has more assists than any other player has total career points. He is the only NHL player to total over 200 points in one season, a feat he accomplished four times. In addition, Gretzky tallied over 100 points in 15 professional seasons. At the time of his retirement in 1999, he List of career achievements by Wayne Gretzky, held 61 NHL records: 40 regular season records, 15 playoff records, and 6 NHL All-Star Game, All-Star records.For his titles, see * Regarded as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
JaromÃr Jágr
JaromÃr Jágr (; born 15 February 1972) is a Czech professional ice hockey Winger (ice hockey), right winger and owner of RytÃÅ™i Kladno of the Czech Extraliga (ELH). He previously played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Washington Capitals, New York Rangers, Philadelphia Flyers, Dallas Stars, Boston Bruins, New Jersey Devils, Florida Panthers and Calgary Flames, serving as captain of the Penguins and the Rangers, between 1990 and 2008. After leaving the Rangers in 2008, he played three seasons in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) with Avangard Omsk. He returned to the NHL in 2011 with the Flyers and remained in the league for seven more years before being assigned by the Flames in 2018 to HC Kladno. Having played in 37 professional seasons (as of 2024) and over 2,000 professional games, Jágr has had the longest playing career in professional ice hockey history. He is the most productive European player who has ever played in the NHL and is w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
