What it takes to be an NHL Iron Man & owning an uncounted Alex Ovechkin goal with Karl Alzner

Olaf Kolzig Part 1 | Alex Ovechkin's return, Ovi vs. Semin & early hockey memories

Legendary goalie Olaf Kolzig joins Jeff Marek for the first of a two-part interview, covering his thoughts on Alex Ovechkin's return to the Washington Capitals, his take on Ovechkin vs. Alexander Semin, and recounts his earliest memories as a hockey player. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

What Alex Ovechkin's return means for the Capitals with T.J. Oshie and Alan May

T.J. Oshie and Alan May join Jeff Marek on The Hockey Lifers to talk about Alex Ovechkin's decision to return to the Washington Capitals for a 22nd NHL season. Oshie, May and Marek share Ovi stories, reflect on his legendary career and how he'll contribute to a talent-laden Capitals roster. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

Pierre McGuire on the NHL Draft, selecting the HHOF class & being between the benches for Sid vs Ovi

Jeff Marek is joined by long-time NHL broadcaster, Pierre McGuire, to reflect on the 2026 NHL Draft class, the 2026 Hockey Hall of Fame inductees, and what it was like to be between Alex Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby during their iconic rivalry. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell shares NHL Draft philosophy & Tarik El-Bashir on Ovi's looming decision

Jeff Marek is joined by Capitals insider Tarik El-Bashir to react to some thrilling news around the NHL and give his latest on Alex Ovechkin's future. The show also welcomes in Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell to discuss his busy offseason and preparing for the upcoming 2026 NHL Draft. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

Phil Pritchard on the legend of the Stanley Cup & T.J. Oshie recounts the Caps epic 2018 celebration

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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].