WASHINGTON — There's a new "Ovi" in town! This one is an 18-week-old black Labrador Retriever. America's VetDogs, a nonprofit that provides specially trained service dogs to veterans and first responders with disabilities announced its newest service dog in training is named after legendary Capitals player Alex Ovechkin.

The Toronto Maple Leafs, led by Auston Matthews, could look to acquire one of Alex Ovechkin’s teammates from the Washington Capitals as they explore options to add depth and strengthen their roster ahead of the upcoming NHL season.

Washington Capitals captain Alexander Ovechkin, 40 years old, has embarked on another historic journey with the start of the 2025-2026 NHL (National Hockey League) season. His immediate goal is to surpass 900 career goals.

Preview the Oct. 14 matchup between the Washington Capitals and Tampa Bay Lightning with betting odds over/under, game spread, moneyline, prediction, TV channel and more.

The Ottawa Senators visited the Washington Capitals on Saturday evening — a battle of the capital cities. The story of the game was that of Alexander Ovechkin, the Capitals’ captain, who was set to play his 1,