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Alex Ovechkin featured on The Hockey News cover after first Stanley Cup win

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Last updated Jun 16, 2026

Alex Ovechkin featured on The Hockey News cover after first Stanley Cup win
Summary

The Hockey News highlights Alex Ovechkin on its June 2018 cover, celebrating the Washington Capitals' first Stanley Cup victory. Ovechkin led the playoffs with 15 goals and earned the Conn Smythe Trophy. The Capitals had endured years of playoff disappointments before this triumph, ending a 43-year quest for the franchise's first championship. The celebration included memorable moments, such as Ovechkin creating a memorable scene in the team's dressing room.

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  • •Ovechkin starred in the playoffs, scoring 15 goals.
  • •The Capitals' Stanley Cup win was in June 2018.
  • •Ovechkin won the Conn Smythe Trophy for his performance.
  • •The franchise had not won a championship since its inception in 1974-75.
  • •The victory followed years of playoff frustration for Washington.
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The Capitals captain brought the Stanley Cup back to D.C. eight years ago.

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