Bailey Johnson

Ann Arbor, Washington, D.C., United States

Washington Capitals Beat Writer at The Washington Post

good lady reporter • washington capitals 🏒 @washingtonpost • past: @DispatchAlerts @AJC @UMHoops • always: @MichiganDaily

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Articles

Alex Ovechkin’s chase complete, Caps try to refocus as Stanley Cup playoffs loom

1 week ago | washingtonpost.com | Bailey Johnson

Make no mistake: the Washington Capitals have had the time of their lives over the last month, as Alex Ovechkin’s chase of Wayne Gretzky’s NHL scoring record reached the finish line. Every night, in the final stages of Ovechkin’s quest, was an event on par with a Stanley Cup final, with media from across North America in attendance and a fervor of attention most of these Capitals have never experienced before.
On a night Alex Ovechkin is feted at home, Caps secure top seed in East

1 week ago | washingtonpost.com | Bailey Johnson

The celebrations for Alex Ovechkin breaking a record long considered unbreakable continued Thursday at Capital One Arena, his first time back on home ice after scoring the 895th goal of his career Sunday to break Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record. His teammates walked in wearing shirts that read “The Gr8est Goal Scorer” and every detail, down to their name plates in the dressing room, was adorned with the number 895.
Ryan Leonard had a ‘magical’ NHL start. It even included Wayne Gretzky.

2 weeks ago | washingtonpost.com | Bailey Johnson

Ryan Leonard may well have had the most dramatic and memorable first week as a professional in the history of the NHL. The day he signed with the Washington Capitals, he had dinner with Alex Ovechkin and a handful of his new teammates. The next day, April 1, Leonard made his NHL debut in Boston — as close as it gets in the league to his hometown of Amherst, Massachusetts, and only a few miles up the road from Boston College, where he spent two seasons.
Tom Wilson makes a big impact on the ice. He does off the ice, too.

2 weeks ago | washingtonpost.com | Bailey Johnson

Tom Wilson makes a big impact on the ice. He does off the ice, too. (washingtonpost.com) Tom Wilson makes a big impact on the ice. He does off the ice, too. By Bailey Johnson 2025040814000000 On the ice, Tom Wilson's reputation precedes him.
Nicklas Backstrom helped Alex Ovechkin chase history. Then he watched him make it.

2 weeks ago | washingtonpost.com | Bailey Johnson

Nicklas Backstrom helped Alex Ovechkin chase history. Then he watched him make it. (washingtonpost.com) Nicklas Backstrom helped Alex Ovechkin chase history. Then he watched him make it. By Bailey Johnson 2025040711161100 ELMONT, N.Y. — Nicklas Backstrom walked into the visiting dressing room Sunday, after Alex Ovechkin broke Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goals record, with an awestruck look on his face.
Alex Ovechkin breaks Wayne Gretzky’s NHL goals record with No. 895

2 weeks ago | washingtonpost.com | Bailey Johnson

Alex Ovechkin breaks Wayne Gretzky’s NHL goals record with No. 895 (washingtonpost.com) Alex Ovechkin breaks Wayne Gretzky’s NHL goals record with No. 895 By Bailey Johnson 2025040615412300 ELMONT, N.Y. — The enduring image of the 895th goal of Alex Ovechkin's career, the one that completed his pursuit of Wayne Gretzky's NHL record and put his name at the top of the league's most celebrated list, will be his full-extension belly slide across the ice, which featured the jubilant exuberance of...
How Alex Ovechkin scores so many goals with his unstoppable shot

2 weeks ago | washingtonpost.com | Bailey Johnson |William Neff |Peter Stevenson

Ovechkin’s famous one-timer has been an NHL wonder for two decades. Here’s why it can be a goalie’s worst nightmare. April 5, 2025 at 9:15 a.m. EDTJust nowWhen Alex Ovechkin winds up for a one-timer from his trademark spot, what’s about to happen isn’t a secret to anyone. It is, however, a mystery. For two decades, Ovechkin has delighted hockey fans, stunned his Washington Capitals teammates and terrorized goaltenders with a shot that often seems unstoppable.
With No. 894, Alex Ovechkin ties Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career goals record

2 weeks ago | washingtonpost.com | Bailey Johnson

With No. 894, Alex Ovechkin ties Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career goals record (washingtonpost.com) With No. 894, Alex Ovechkin ties Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career goals record By Bailey Johnson 2025040422091200 They were chanting his name before the game even began, as the 39-year-old superstar on the verge of history stood along the blue line and was announced in the starting lineup.
Alex Ovechkin scores goal No. 892 as Caps get blown out by Hurricanes

3 weeks ago | washingtonpost.com | Bailey Johnson

Alex Ovechkin scores goal No. 892 as Caps get blown out by Hurricanes (washingtonpost.com) Alex Ovechkin scores goal No. 892 as Caps get blown out by Hurricanes By Bailey Johnson 2025040301045700 RALEIGH, N.C. — The Washington Capitals have not won in regulation at Lenovo Center in more than three years.
Ryan Leonard arrives — just in time for Alex Ovechkin’s 891st goal

3 weeks ago | washingtonpost.com | Bailey Johnson

Ryan Leonard arrives — just in time for Alex Ovechkin’s 891st goal (washingtonpost.com) Ryan Leonard arrives — just in time for Alex Ovechkin’s 891st goal By Bailey Johnson 2025040116572400 BOSTON — When Ryan Leonard took the ice at TD Garden for his first NHL warmups, helmetless and grinning ear to ear, he did so backed by a raucous cheer from Boston College teammates and a legion of friends and family on hand for his professional debut.