Slapshot has served as an official mascot for the Washington Capitals in the National Hockey League (NHL) since 1995. He is a big bald eagle that wears the team's jersey with the number 00.

The Washington Post exclusively filmed with Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin, to break down his incredible slap shot. Here's how it happened behind the scenes.

Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson, center Dylan Strome and defenseman John Carlson explain Alex Ovechkin's incredible slap shot – and why he scores so much.

Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin (8) shoots the puck past Carolina Hurricanes Dmitry Orlov (7) for a goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, April 2, 2025.

The Capitals’ downturn began around the time Carlson suffered his injuries after being hit in the head by a slap shot Dec. 23 against the Winnipeg Jets — the team had a losing record in the 36 ...

He won the Stanley Cup with the Capitals in 2018 and recently became the NHL’s all-time leading goal scorer. With 897 career goals under his belt and a Cup ring, the Hall of Fame will surely be ...

The Washington Capitals will host Fan Appreciation Week presented by Bud Light from Monday, April 8 through Monday, April 15. Fan Appreciation Week is a longstanding Capitals tradition which ...

Slapshot has served as an official mascot for the Washington Capitals in the National Hockey League (NHL) since 1995. He is a big bald eagle that wears the team's jersey with the number 00.