Many thought Alex Ovechkin would be pursuing history on a sinking ship, but the Caps GM's savvy additions have the team atop ...

ARLINGTON, Va. – In a perfect world, Nicklas Backstrom would still be riding shotgun alongside Alex Ovechkin, setting up his ...

Drafted first overall by the Washington Capitals in 2004, Ovechkin is closing in on the NHL's all-time goals record held by ...

Nicklas Backstrom hasn't played in an NHL game since October 2023.  The Washington Capitals all-time assists leader (762) has ...

Patrick Kane was selected first overall in the NHL draft three years after Alex Ovechkin.  Between the American and the ...

Ovechkin missed the first game between the Capitals and Sharks this season on Dec. 3 at Capital One Arena while recovering ...

When Alex Ovechkin breaks Wayne Gretzky's NHL record of 894 career goals, he will achieve what many in the sport considered ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Alex Ovechkin scored his 888th career goal to continue his pursuit of the NHL record, and the Washington ...

Alex Ovechkin pulled one goal closer to claiming the NHL all-time record and the visiting Washington Capitals used a three-goal first period to claim a 5-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Saturday ...

The San Jose Sharks rising star Macklin Celebrini is set to face NHL legend Alex Ovechkin in a generational game.

Washington – Alex Ovechkin scored his 888th career goal to continue his pursuit of the NHL record, and the Washington Capitals became the first team to clinch a playoff berth by beating the ...