Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates after scoring a goal in the 2nd period against the New York Islanders at UBS Arena. The goal is the 895th of Ovechkin's career, breaking the ...

Alex Ovechkin stands beside Wayne Gretzky as the top goal-scorers in NHL history, and he’s one goal away from breaking the record. After scoring goal No. 893 early on Friday night’s game against the ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The 39-year-old fired a wrist shot past New York Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin in the second period ...

The Washington Capitals winger became the NHL's all-time goal scorer in 2024, finally surpassing "The Great One", Wayne ...

WASHINGTON — Alex Ovechkin cracked a Bud Light and casually took a sip as nearby fans chanted, "Ovi! Ovi!" He was soon joined by Wayne Gretzky to put the two greatest goal-scorers in NHL history side ...

As we count down these last eight games of the 2024-25 regular season – the 50th season of Capitals hockey – and as we continue to celebrate the end of Alex Ovechkin’s chase of Wayne Gretzky’s goal ...

NEW YORK -- The only player in NHL history who has been teammates with Wayne Gretzky and Alex Ovechkin chuckled. Mike Knuble loves the stat of Gretzky having more assists than any other hockey player ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Alex Ovechkin is four months away from turning 40 and still was among the Washington Capitals' most consistent hitters in the first round of the NHL playoffs. Color his teammates ...

Alex Ovechkin is used to the spotlight, and he will be a focal point when the Washington Capitals host the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 5 of the 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs Eastern Conference semifinals ...

September 29 - Washington Capitals coach Spencer Carbery told reporters on Monday that he expects superstar Alex Ovechkin to be ready to go for the opening game of his 21st NHL season on Oct. 8.

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — Alex Ovechkin is four months away from turning 40 and still was among the Washington Capitals' most consistent hitters in the first round of the NHL playoffs. Color his teammates ...

NEW YORK — The only player in NHL history who has been teammates with Wayne Gretzky and Alex Ovechkin chuckled. Mike Knuble loves the stat that Gretzky has more assists than any other hockey player ...