Tomas Fleischmann
Walker, Niittymaki lead Lightning past Caps, 3-2
Mar 12, 2010 21:32 EST
Walker has goal and assist, Niittymaki's 28 saves in Lightning's 3-2 win over Capitals. Defenseman Matt Walker scored one goal and created another a few minutes later when his shot deflected in off Vincent Lecavalier, helping the struggling Tampa Bay Lightning edge the NHL-leading Washington Capitals 3-2 on Friday night.
Caps beat Hurricanes 4-3 on Fleischmann's OT goal
Mar 10, 2010 22:32 EST
Tomas Fleischmann's OT goal gives Capitals 4-3 win over Hurricanes. Tomas Fleischmann scored on a one-timer from the right circle with 1:40 remaining in overtime to give the Washington Capitals a 4-3 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday night.
Stars rally to beat Ovechkin, Capitals 4-3
Mar 08, 2010 22:02 EST
Stars rally to beat Ovechkin's Capitals 4-3 in shootout, ending Washington's home streak. Marty Turco made 49 saves, Brad Richards had a goal and an assist, and the Dallas Stars scored three times in six shots early in the third period en route to a 4-3 shootout victory over the Capitals on Monday night, ending Washington's club-record home winning streak at 13 games.
Belanger, Corvo help Capitals beat Rangers 2-0
Mar 06, 2010 21:31 EST
Newcomers Belanger, Corvo help Capitals beat Rangers 2-0 for 13th consecutive home victory. These new guys are fitting in fine with the Washington Capitals.
Jagr injured in Czech 3-2 OT hockey win vs Latvia
Feb 24, 2010 00:58 EST
Czechs advance in men's hockey with 3-2 overtime win over Latvia; Jagr leaves with injury. David Krejci scored 5:10 into overtime, lifting the Czech Republic to a 3-2 win over Latvia on Tuesday night and into the men's Olympic hockey quarterfinals.
Senators beat Capitals for 13th win in 14 games
Feb 11, 2010 21:41 EST
Phillips, Kovalev score in third period, Senators beat Capitals 6-5. Chris Phillips and Alex Kovalev scored in the third period, and Jason Spezza had a goal and two assists in the first in the Ottawa Senators' 6-5 victory over the Washington Capitals on Thursday night.
Capitals win 10th straight, beat Lightning 3-2
Jan 31, 2010 19:16 EST
A perfect 10: Capitals tie franchise record for longest winning streak, beat Lightning 3-2. It's a perfect 10 for the Washington Capitals, whose superstar woke up in a sleepy game to score the goal that kept the winning streak alive Sunday.
Capitals win 10th straight, beat Lightning 3-2
Jan 31, 2010 17:42 EST
A perfect 10: Capitals tie franchise record for longest winning streak, beat Lightning 3-2. Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals made it a perfect 10.
Semin has a goal, 3 assists in Capitals' 4-2 win
Jan 23, 2010 21:57 EST
Semin gets goal, 3 assists as Capitals beat Coyotes 4-2 to extend win streak to 6. Alexander Semin had a goal and three assists to help the Washington Capitals beat the Phoenix Coyotes 4-2 on Saturday night for their sixth consecutive win.
Ovechkin's Capitals surge past Crosby's Penguins
Jan 22, 2010 08:06 EST
Alex Ovechkin scored twice to lead Washington to a 6-3 victory over Sidney Crosby's Pittsburgh in an elite NHL contest that likely previewed a key Olympic match-up.
Ovechkin scores twice as Capitals topple penguins
Jan 22, 2010 01:49 EST
PITTSBURGH (Reuters) - Alex Ovechkin scored twice to spark the high-flying Washington Capitals to a 6-3 victory over Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins Thursday.
Ovechkin's NHL Capitals surge past Crosby's Penguins
Jan 22, 2010 00:20 EST
Alex Ovechkin scored twice to lead Washington to a 6-3 victory over Sidney Crosby's Pittsburgh in an elite NHL contest that likely previewed a key Olympic match-up.
Ovechkin-led Caps' late rush beats Pens 6-3
Jan 21, 2010 23:34 EST
Alex Ovechkin scores 2 goals, Capitals rally to beat Penguins 6-3. If there can be a playoff game in January, this was it. The Washington Capitals only hope that beating the Pittsburgh Penguins during the season will show them how to get it done when the games truly count.
Ovechkin finally makes penalty shot; Caps win 5-3
Jan 17, 2010 17:42 EST
Capitals keep scoring, Ovechkin finally makes penalty shot in 5-3 win over Flyers. Brooks Laich scored twice, including a short-handed goal in the third period, Alex Ovechkin finally made a penalty shot, and the Washington Capitals kept up their four-goals-or-more pace Sunday with a 5-3 win over the Philadelphia Flyers.
Capitals' Ovechkin rips Leafs with five points in 6-1 rout
Jan 16, 2010 00:52 EST
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Washington sniper Alex Ovechkin helped himself to five points against Toronto on Friday, opening the scoring after 49 seconds and grabbing a career-high four assists in the Capitals' 6-1 win over the Maple Leafs.
Ovechkin carries Capitals past Maple Leafs, 6-1
Jan 15, 2010 21:40 EST
Ovechkin scores early, adds career-high 4 assists in Capitals' 6-1 win over Maple Leafs. Alex Ovechkin had a goal and a career-high four assists, Mike Knuble scored twice, and the Washington Capitals got 28 saves from Jose Theodore in a 6-1 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Friday night.
Capitals beat Panthers 5-4 in shootout
Jan 13, 2010 22:43 EST
Fleischmann scores shootout winner, Capitals rally to beat Panthers 5-4. Tomas Fleischmann scored in the sixth round of a shootout to give the Washington Capitals a 5-4 comeback victory over the Florida Panthers on Wednesday night.
Ovechkin selected 14th captain in Caps' history
Jan 05, 2010 23:02 EST
Washington Capitals select Alex Ovechkin 14th team captain in team history. Once he secured the endorsement of his teammates, Alex Ovechkin agreed to become the Washington Capitals' team captain.
Capitals win in Ovechkin's debut as captain
Jan 05, 2010 21:41 EST
Capitals beat Canadiens 4-2 in Ovechkin's debut as Washington captain. Alex Ovechkin's debut as Capitals captain was a success even though he was kept off the score sheet.
Backstrom scores 2 goals, Capitals beat Sabres 5-2
Dec 23, 2009 21:36 EST
Backstrom scores twice, Capitals start and finish strong in 5-2 victory over Sabres. Nicklas Backstrom had two goals, Alex Ovechkin added a goal and two assists and the Washington Capitals beat the Buffalo Sabres 5-2 on Wednesday night in a battle of division leaders.
Facts from the Wikipedia page:
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| Born | May 16, 1984 , Koprivnice, Czechoslovakia |
| Height Weight | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 192 lb (87 kg; 13 st 10 lb) |
| Position | Left wing |
| Shoots | Left |
| NHL team | Washington Capitals |
| Ntl. team |  Czech Republic |
| NHL Draft | 63rd overall, 2002 Detroit Red Wings |
| Pro career | 2005 – present |
