Jeff Marek and Bruce Boudreau sit down with the greatest goal-scorer in hockey history, Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin, for a story-filled interview you won't want to miss.

0:00 Remembering Bruce’s playing days

4:24 Ovechkin’s 4-goal game in Ottawa

7:42 Alex Ovechkin interview

31:44 Bruce’s favorite stories of the Capitals’ “Young Guns”

38:45 News around the NHL

51:51 Bruce's coaching non-negotiables

57:30 Bruce answers questions from fans (#HeyGabby)

1:03:37 Storytime with Gabby

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Jeff Marek teams up with Bruce Boudreau for a brand new podcast series on Monumental Sports Network. The Hockey Lifers will break down happenings across the NHL but most importantly, tell stories from their decades of experience in and around the game of hockey.

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Jeff Marek and Bruce Boudreau are back for another edition of The Hockey Lifers that features an incredible interview with special guest Jerry Houser, who played Dave "Killer" Carlson in the hit 1977 hockey film, "Slap Shot."

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Jeff Marek and Bruce Boudreau join you from Toronto to reflect on Alex Ovechkin scoring his 900th career goal, react to the newest members of the Hockey Hall of Fame, featuring San Jose Sharks legend Joe Thornton and much more on the latest edition of The Hockey Lifers.

0:00 Bruce looks back at famous locker room speech

7:05 Bruce’s crazy road trip to Toronto

9:58 Highlighting the Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2025

27:12 News around the NHL

31:51 Jordan Binnington tries to steal Ovechkin’s 900th puck

35:15 Will anyone catch Ovechkin in goals?

42:10 Bruce’s life as owner of a Junior team

48:55 Bruce answers questions from fans using #HeyGabby

52:08 Storytime with Gabby: Favorite memories of Capitals Legend Dennis Maruk

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Jeff Marek and Bruce Boudreau are joined by Hall of Fame defenseman Chris Pronger for a wide-ranging interview about his career, experiences winning a Stanley Cup, how hockey has evolved and so much more. Then, Jeff and Bruce hit on news around the NHL, the Capitals' power-play struggles and answer questions from fans in #HeyGabby.

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It's a defenseman special of The Hockey Lifers! Jeff Marek and Bruce Boudreau are joined by a Washington Capitals icon and Hockey Hall of Fame defenseman, Rod Langway for a story-packed interview from his outstanding hockey career, while the guys also hit on some standouts across the league from the blue line, like Jakob Chychrun.

0:00 How McDonald’s made Bruce learn German

1:50 Has Bruce ever played defense?

5:33 Bruce on what it was like coaching Quinn Hughes

8:38 When Bruce was asked to make Quinn Hughes a center

13:57 Tampa Bay Lightning starting to surge

16:21 Interview with Rod Langway

44:26 Capitals red-hot blue line led by Chychrun & Carlson

48:37 Logan Thompson continues to play lights out

50:01 Tom Wilson stamping case for Team Canada roster spot

51:05 NHL changing of the guard

54:36 Bruce’s favorite defensemen he coached

1:04:09 #HeyGabby: Was Bruce involved in any big trades?

1:18:46 Storytime with Gabby: Bruce’s revenge games

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On this episode of The Hockey Lifers, Jeff Marek and Bruce Boudreau are back as the two chat about Dylan Strome's newborn daughter, Bruce shares a funny story about when his son was born, share some past and present NHL stories and are later joined for an interview by Edmonton Oilers GM Stan Bowman.

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On this episode of the Hockey Lifers, Jeff Marek and Bruce Boudreau re-live the iconic Capitals-Penguins rivalry, discuss Sidney Crosby becoming Pittsburgh's all-time points leader, chat about the latest news around the NHL and are joined for an interview with Stanley Cup and Jack Adams Award winning head coach Dan Bylsma.

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The Hockey Lifers welcome in WWE and NHL reporter, Jackie Redmond to discuss John Cena's emotional retirement, the Quinn Hughes trade and her career as a multi-sport reporter.

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Jeff Marek and Bruce Boudreau are joined this time by former player and current NHL on TNT analyst, Paul Bissonnette to chat about his evolving career in hockey, the upcoming Olympics and much more.

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In this episode of The Hockey Lifers, Jeff Mark and Bruce Boudreau chat about news around the league upon returning from the holiday break, the 50th anniversary of the World Juniors Tournament and welcome in NHL legend Mark Howe for Part I of their interview.

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Following the news that Capitals’ Tom Wilson and Logan Thompson will be headed to the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Games, Canada GM Doug Armstrong joins the Hockey Lifers to discuss.

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In this edition of The Hockey Lifers, Jeff Marek and Bruce Boudreau welcome Washington Capitals general manager Chris Patrick, as he shares his thoughts on Alex Ovechkin’s future, the upcoming 2026 Olympic hockey tournament in Milano Cortina, and his family’s hockey legacy.

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In this episode of The Hockey Lifers, an unforgettable mentors' trip memory is shared, plus Jeff and Bruce talk Alex Ovechkin's continued greatness, and speak with PWHL and USA Olympian, Hayley Scamurra.

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On this edition of The Hockey Lifers, Jeff Marek and Bruce Boudreau discuss the challenges of being traded in the NHL, which players could be shipped off ahead of the March trade deadline, and welcome NHL on ESPN play-by-play commentator and studio host John Buccigross to chat about covering collegiate hockey, whether anyone will ever catch Alex Ovechkin’s all-time goal-scoring record, and more.

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A very special edition of The Hockey Lifers sees Jeff Marek and Bruce Boudreau welcome in Washington Capitals great T.J. Oshie, who dives into his new career in broadcasting, looks back on his iconic shootout goals at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics and how they impacted the way current players craft their moves, and shares his expectations for Team USA at the upcoming Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.

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In this edition of The Hockey Lifers, Bruce Boudreau shares with Jeff Marek memories from playing on Super Bowl Sunday, preview the Men's Olympic Ice Hockey games beginning on Wednesday, and look ahead to how things could shape up for the Capitals and other teams around the NHL post-Olympic break.

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The Hockey Lifers share their thoughts on how the Men's Olympic Ice Hockey tournament has unfolded thus far, react to Tom Wilson's historic Gordie Howe hat trick against France, and welcome in former USA Hockey GM Brian Burke for an interview.

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Following the United States’ epic 2–1 gold medal win over Canada, Jeff Marek and Bruce Boudreau react to the 46-year drought-ending victory, highlight the players and moments that stood out most, and welcome U.S. National Team Development Program executive Scott Monaghan to discuss the growth of USA Hockey.

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U.S. Olympian and Gold Medalist Hayley Scamurra joins Jeff Marek and Bruce Boudreau for a bonus episode of The Hockey Lifers to talk about Team USA's Olympic experience and dramatic victory in the women's hockey final.

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On the latest edition of The Hockey Lifers, Jeff Marek is joined by Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson. They talk about his experience at the Milan Olympics with Team Canada, featuring the first Olympic Gordie Howe hat trick, his thoughts on John Carlson after he was traded to the Anaheim Ducks, as well as his hometown roots in Toronto, a city near and dear to his heart.

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Jeff Marek welcomes former NHL referee turned current lead rules analyst for ESPN, Dave Jackson, to discuss his career officiating games, how the game of hockey has changed over time, an iconic penalty he assessed to one of the all-time greats, and much more.

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Jeff Marek welcomes TSN hockey analyst Craig Button to discuss just how special a player the Capitals’ Cole Hutson can be, what he learned under his father, Jack, who founded the NHL’s Central Scouting Bureau, and to share his thoughts on the upcoming 2026 NHL Draft class.

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Jeff Marek takes you through the latest NHL news surrounding the Las Vegas Golden Knights' late-season coaching change as well as an update on where the NHL Playoff standings sit with roughly two weeks left in the regular season. Then, he's joined by former NHL player and current Iowa Wild GM Matt Hendricks to talk about his career, pivot to a front office role and the origins of his famous shootout move, "The Paralyzer."

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Jeff Marek welcomes former Philadelphia Flyers forward and current analyst for NBC Sports Philadelphia Scott Hartnell to reflect on the Flyers' current playoff run and the spark 19-year-old Porter Martone has provided, shares memories from his 17-year playing career, including some feisty ones against the Capitals and an iconic glove throw against the Lightning.

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Jeff Marek welcomes in former NHL goaltending great Ryan Miller to share his excitement about the Buffalo Sabres ending their 14-year Stanley Cup Playoffs drought, talks about playing for Team USA and surrendering the Golden Goal during the 2010 Vancouver Olympics, and discusses how difficult it was to try to stop Alex Ovechkin during the prime of his historic NHL career.

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Jeff Marek and Alan May reflect on Alex Ovechkin’s future, discuss the Capitals missing postseason contention and how they can respond moving forward, and welcome former Boston Bruin defenseman and current team analyst Mike Milbury for an interview.

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Jeff Marek is joined by former Washington Capital and current team analyst Alan May to discuss his journey to playing in the NHL, assesses the Capitals’ recent play, and talks about Alex Ovechkin’s goal-scoring greatness — exactly one year since breaking Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goal-scoring record.

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Jeff Marek is joined by former Capitals defenseman Karl Alzer to hear stories from his career - including the time he got credit for a goal that belonged to Alex Ovechkin - talk about the 2026 NHL Playoffs and what it takes to be an NHL Iron Man.

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Former NHL goalie and Carolina Hurricanes commentator Tripp Tracy joins Jeff Marek to talk about the Hurricanes' dominant run through the Eastern Conference playoffs. Then, Tracy tells a few stories from his playing career, featuring a crazy story about Sergei Fedorov and also hits on the Capitals-Hurricanes rivalry.

0:00 Wrap around the Stanley Cup Playoffs

4:27 Tripp Tracy Interview

6:12 Canes start Stanley Cup Playoffs 8-0

11:55 Sean Walker vs Ridly Greig’s battle in the 1st Round  

15:41 Stankoven & Hall leading the way for the Canes

22:44 Carolina’s identity as the most athletic in the NHL

31:03 Why Jaccob Slavin is the best defensive d-man in the NHL 

35:15 Facing Sergei Federov in a secret practice

40:20 Evolution of the Capitals – Hurricanes rivalry

44:07 Tripp’s only call-up to the NHL

53:43 Favorite story of Chad LaRose

59:39 Remembering Ernie “Punch” McLean

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Jeff Marek welcomes in Hockey Hall of Fame journalist and current TSN contributor Michael Farber to dive into the new level of electricty the Canadiens' have brought to Montreal during their 2026 Stanley Cup Playoff run.

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Jeff Marek is joined by former Stanley Cup-winning defenseman and current ESPN color analyst Erik Johnson to preview the 2026 Stanley Cup Final between the Golden Knights and Hurricanes, share his thoughts on the Avalanche's collapse in the Western Conference Final, and look back on trying to stop prime Alex Ovechkin during his career.

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Jeff Marek welcomes in former Washington Capitals goaltender and current team analyst Brent Johnson to share stories of growing up in hockey royalty, the time he hit Islanders' Rick DiPietro with a southpaw sock and getting to share the ice with two of the all-time greats in Alex Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby.

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Jeff Marek welcomes former Capital Karl Alzner to reflect on the thrilling start to the Stanley Cup Final between the Golden Knights and Hurricanes. The two then revisit Jeff's interview with Washington Assistant GM Ross Mahoney, diving into his NHL Draft process from the past and where it may be headed in the future.

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Jeff Marek is joined by former Capitals legend and current team analyst T.J. Oshie to look back on his 2018 Stanley Cup run with Washington. The two chat about the Hurricanes' Cup win back on Sunday night, and then Jeff replays his interview with the Keeper of the Cup, Phil Pritchard, to share some fun Stanley Cup memories.

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