Owetschkin and the Capitals: Play-off-out after a bitter defeat!

Owetschkin and the Capitals: Play-off-out after a bitter defeat!

Vienna, Österreich - Alexander Owetschkin and the Washington Capitals experienced a disappointing end of the play-offs on May 16, 2025 after they lost 1: 3 in the second round of the NHL against Carolina Hurricanes. In the decisive encounter, the final score of the series fell 1: 4 in favor of the Hurricanes in the semi -finals of the Eastern Conference. For Owetschkin it was also a personal highlight because he reached a significant milestone this season, which secured numerous records in the NHL this season, even though he only scored one goal in five games.

The Capitals had to face the challenges of the next year after an alternative strong season. The opponent of the Carolina Hurricanes in the next step will now be either the Florida Panthers or the Toronto Maple Leafs, which are currently behind 3-2 in their series. In the Western Conference, the Edmonton Oilers are still looking for their opponent for the final, while the Winnipeg Jets recently shortened with a 4-0 win against the Dallas Stars to 2: 3 in their series.

Owetschkin and his records

The NHL career by Alexander Owetschkin is characterized by extraordinary achievements that have made him one of the best players in the league. In his previous career, he set up countless records, including the most goals in one season since the 1967/68 era, where the Edmonton Oilers scored 446 goals in 1983/84. Owetschkin has asserted itself not only as a sniper, but also as a template and keeps numerous other records that compete with the best performance of his time.

In the past few weeks, however, the Spotlight fell and fell quite relentlessly on the capital, since despite a talented squad, they could not cut off as hoped. The enthusiasts of the NHL are now looking forward to the upcoming encounters and which teams will qualify for the final games.

results of the NHL

The NHL results from Thursday, May 16, 2025, are as follows:

• Eastern Conference: Washington Capitals - Carolina Hurricanes 1: 3 (series: 1: 4)
• Western Conference: Winnipeg Jets - Dallas Stars 4: 0 (series: 2: 3)

With these results it becomes clear that the play-offs represent a very exciting phase for the league and the upcoming games have the potential to bring other unexpected twists. Owetschkin's performance in particular and his role in the team will be of great importance in the next season if the capitals have to face the upcoming challenges.

For the NHL fans, it is to be hoped that the upcoming games will offer exciting entertainment and unforgettable moments. In the meantime, Alexander Owetschkin, the record man, remains an outstanding example of exceptional sporting performance and dedication in ice hockey. Vienna.at reports that the future is uncertain for the capitals, while the NHL is watching its best teams on the way to the final.