Ovechkin scored 2:26 into overtime to give the Capitals a 3-2 victory against the Montreal Canadiens in Game 1 of the Eastern ...

Fifteen days after toppling Wayne Gretzky from the peak of the NHL’s career goals ledger, Caps captain Alex Ovechkin came ...

For Knuble, it wasn’t as simple as just taking on a key role; he was filling big skates. The last linemate Ovechkin had was countryman Viktor Kozlov, who, while not scoring as many goals himself ...

Washington Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin put his name in the NHL history books on April 6 when he officially broke Wayne ...

The Washington Capitals are back for Game 2, and this time, looking for a more complete effort as they try to build on a ...

With the all-time goal mark now in hand, Ovechkin has solidified himself as one of the best players ever to put on skates. He may never top Gretzky — the “Great One” has far more points and ...

Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck (37) makes a save against a St. Louis Blues shot during the third period of Game 2 ...

April 22 (UPI) --Alex Ovechkin smacked an airborne puck into the net with his stick blade for the first playoff overtime goal of his career, leading the Washington Capitals to a series-opening ...

Newcomer Ryan Leonard is scheduled to skate with Dylan Strome and Aliaksei Protas to give him a taste of top-six action in his debut. Those are often Ovechkin's linemates. He'll skate with Pierre ...

As part of the ceremony, Capitals president of hockey operations Brian MacLellan presented Ovechkin with an engraved golden stick to commemorate his legendary accomplishment. They also handed out a ...

In his final tune-up before the playoffs begin, Alex Ovechkin spent time on the ice with a different and beloved pair of teammates: his young sons, Sergei and Ilya.