Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals is closing in on the NHL career goals record of 894 held by Wayne Gretzky.

The New York Rangers started the new calendar year with a much-needed win. Now they'll look to keep it going when they visit the Washington Capitals on Saturday afternoon.

The Eastern Conference-leading Washington Capitals are clicking on all cylinders, and their high-powered offense is poised to ...

WASHINGTON -- Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals appeared to be at a crossroads after being swept by the New York ...

Ovehckin is 23 goals back of the all-time leader, meaning Washington's games in late March and April will be must-see TV.

We don’t have the puck enough,” Capitals Coach Spencer Carbery said Thursday morning, before Washington hosted the Minnesota ...

RALEIGH, N.C. — Playing defense at the highest levels of hockey requires patience. Jump too quickly at a loose puck and you risk exposing your goaltender to a breakaway by one of the skilled and ...

Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals is closing in on the NHL career goals record of 894 held by Wayne Gretzky. Ovechkin has 871 goals and needs 24 to set a new record.

Sikora, meanwhile, scored as he helped the Czechs stun and eliminate Team Canada in the quarterfinals for the second straight ...

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is already one of the most heralded players in NHL history. The legendary forward ...

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Alex Ovechkin and Marc-André Fleury shared a funny moment during Thursday’s game between the Washington Capitals and Minnesota Wild.