The power forward's contributions go beyond the scoresheet, making him the most deserving candidate for the Calder trophy at the season's halfway point.
Capitals Insider: Statistical analysis
Carlson and Alzner give Washington a solid shutdown pair
John Carlson and Karl Alzner have seen a steady progression since their time together in Hershey.
Backstrom’s quiet MVP-caliber campaign
The Caps center has a history of making things happen.
‘Moneypuck’ slowly making its way to NHL
Advanced stats are no longer just for the nerds who follow hockey and blog from their moms' basements.
Ovechkin in midst of historic season
There is a 50-50 chance Ovechkin ends up with 60 goals or more.
One-shot wonders of 2013
A look at which players have mastered the one-shot, one-goal, one-point feat.
Shootout wins often mean early outs in postseason
While shootout wins are nice, a better indication of playoff success is a regulation victory.
Anze Kopitar belongs in MVP talk
Both Alex Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby have to be the frontrunners of the MVP conversation, but here's another name for your consideration: Anze Kopitar of the L.A. Kings.
When will the NHL adopt advanced statistical analysis?
The NHL doesn’t have the best track record when it comes to embracing statistical analysis. But times may be changing.
Ovechkin leads league in quick strikes
No one in the league has directed more rubber on net within 10 seconds after a faceoff than Alex Ovechkin.
