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 ...

Like Ovechkin, Kane continues to play at a high level late in his career. The 36-year-old is fourth on the Red Wings with 46 ...

Alex Ovechkin is closing in on greatness ... Ovechkin, who was the first pick in the 2004 NHL Draft, wasted little time finding the back of the net. He scored two goals during the second period ...

Anaheim's Frank Vatrano, Drew Helleson and Pavel Mintyukov each had a goal and an assist. Jacob Trouba scored his first goal ...

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 ...

Kevin Fiala and Quinton Byfield score 47 seconds apart early in the third period and Kuemper makes 21 saves as the Kings hold ...