Russian Machine Never Breaks

Russian Machine Never Breaks is a recognized blog and global media group focused on the Washington Capitals. Since its launch in 2009, we’ve been sharing our passion for our team, the NHL, and especially Alex Ovechkin. With over 2000 articles and millions of pageviews, we’ve become a significant presence in the hockey community.

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Martin St. Louis on potentially playing enforcer Arber Xhekaj after Capitals’ physical Game 1: ‘It’s a card. I might play him. But it’s good to have.’

1 day ago | russianmachineneverbreaks.com | Ian Oland

The Washington Capitals imposed their will on the Montreal Canadiens in Game 1, landing big hit after big hit. Alex Ovechkin delivered a game-high seven body checks while Brandon Duhaime (5), Lars Eller (5), Anthony Beauvillier (4), and Taylor Raddysh (4) also frequently laid the body in the team’s 3-2 overtime victory.
Alex Ovechkin becomes oldest player in NHL history to score playoff overtime goal and record three or more points in the same game

1 day ago | russianmachineneverbreaks.com | Ian Oland

RMNB is not associated with the Washington Capitals; Monumental Sports, the NHL, or its properties. Not even a little bit. All original content on russianmachineneverbreaks.com is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International – unless otherwise stated or superseded by another license. You are free to share, copy, and remix this content so long as it is attributed, done for noncommercial purposes, and done so under a license similar to this one.
Two of Alex Alexeyev’s teeth found by Capitals Ice Crew during overtime intermission

2 days ago | russianmachineneverbreaks.com | Ian Oland

After playing in only eight NHL games during the regular season, Alex Alexeyev seemed to experience everything all at once during the Washington Capitals’ postseason opener on Monday. Replacing defenseman Martin Fehervary, who is out for the year due to a knee injury, Alexeyev played 14 impactful minutes in the Capitals’ intense 3-2 overtime win over the Montreal Canadiens.
Capitals grapple with Martin Fehervary’s season-ending knee injury: ‘My heart hurts for him’

2 days ago | russianmachineneverbreaks.com | Katie Adler

ARLINGTON, VA — The Capitals will go without Martin Fehervary for the remainder of the playoffs, announcing Tuesday morning that he was done for the season after undergoing surgery to repair the meniscus in his right knee. Fehervary has been a key part of Washington’s blue line this season — though he lacks the offensive flash of a Jakob Chychrun or a John Carlson, he’s stepped up as one of Washington’s top defensive players.
Alex Ovechkin records dominant performance in Game 1 against Montreal Canadiens: ‘Guy’s the best player in the world. What else can you say?’

2 days ago | russianmachineneverbreaks.com | Katie Adler

WASHINGTON, DC — As he geared up for Game 1 against the Montreal Canadiens, Alex Ovechkin had no doubts about his team’s drive to win. “As soon as the puck drops, everybody going to be in motivation mode and beast mode,” he said Saturday. The Capitals had stumbled down the stretch, losing three of their last five games to end the regular season. Once the clock started against Montreal, however, Ovechkin brought the beast out to play.
Alex Ovechkin finally scores first career overtime playoff goal 20 seasons into career: ‘Good things happen when you go to the net’

2 days ago | russianmachineneverbreaks.com | Ian Oland

Alex Ovechkin has accomplished almost everything there is to accomplish in the NHL, but on Monday, he managed a career-first in his 20th career season. Ovechkin, 39, scored his first-ever playoff overtime goal, giving the Washington Capitals a 1-0 series lead over the Montreal Canadiens. Ovechkin beat Habs goaltender Sam Montembeault from just outside the crease, whacking an airborne centering pass from Anthony Beauvillier into the yawning net.
Alex Ovechkin scores Capitals’ first goal of postseason, moves into 14th on the NHL’s all-time playoffs goals list

3 days ago | russianmachineneverbreaks.com | Ian Oland

The Washington Capitals took a 1-0 lead early against the Montreal Canadiens thanks to, who else, Alex Ovechkin. The tally looked remarkably similar to Ovi’s record-breaking 895th career goal. While on the Capitals’ first power play of the night, Dylan Strome gained entry into the offensive zone and dished to Tom Wilson on the right wing. Wilson then sent a cross-ice pass to Ovechkin, who gathered in the puck and sent a snap shot short-side past Sam Montembeault short side.
Live updates: Washington Capitals vs Montreal Canadiens - Round 1, Game 1

3 days ago | russianmachineneverbreaks.com | Ian Oland

RMNB is not associated with the Washington Capitals; Monumental Sports, the NHL, or its properties. Not even a little bit. All original content on russianmachineneverbreaks.com is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International – unless otherwise stated or superseded by another license. You are free to share, copy, and remix this content so long as it is attributed, done for noncommercial purposes, and done so under a license similar to this one.
Dan Bylsma fired after one season as Seattle Kraken head coach

3 days ago | russianmachineneverbreaks.com | Dan Bylsma |Seattle Kraken |Ian Oland

The Seattle Kraken are moving on from Dan Bylsma after one season as the team’s head coach. Kraken GM Ron Francis made the announcement Monday afternoon, six days after their final game of the regular season, a 6-5 loss to the Los Angeles Kings. The Kraken finished the season in seventh place in the Pacific Division and 27th overall in the league with a 35-41-6 record — good for 72 standings points. The #SeaKraken have announced that head coach Dan Bylsma has been relieved of his duties.
Alex Ovechkin sets Fanatics’ single-day sales record for an NHL player, has league’s most popular jersey

3 days ago | russianmachineneverbreaks.com | Ian Oland

Note: RMNB will get a tiny percentage of anything purchased through the following NHL Shop links in this article. Those funds will be used to pay our writers, improve our infrastructure, and help us create more content. It’s an easy way to support the site. Alex Ovechkin broke the NHL goals record on April 6. And according to Fanatics, that wasn’t the only record he broke that day.