Ovechkin entered this season needing 42 goals to break Gretzky's record of 894 career goals, which has stood since 1999. The ...

At 32-10-5, the Washington Capitals lead the NHL in pleasant surprises, excelling even when star Alexander Ovechkin has ...

The Great Eight is within striking distance of Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL goals record of 894, which Gretzky reached on ...

Logan Thompson made 32 saves in his hometown one day after signing a contract extension with Washington, helping the Capitals ...

Alexander Ovechkin is thrilled that his Washington Capitals will face an Edmonton Oilers team without Connor McDavid.

Alexander Ovechkin and ... The Washington Capitals posted an image of Ovechkin taking in the sights of Gretzky memorabilia in the rink prior to tomorrow's game. Ovechkin and Gretzky may even ...

Alexander Ovechkin scored goal No. 875 of his career on an empty net, moving 20 goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL record of 894. Joey Daccord made 29 saves on 31 shots, including saves ...

BOTTOM LINE: The Calgary Flames play the Washington Capitals in a non-conference matchup. Calgary is 24-17-7 overall and 15-6-3 at home. The Flames have gone 7-11-3 in games their opponents serve ...

Washington Capitals captain Alexander Ovechkin discusses the suspension of Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid ... Any NHL veteran knows that. "It's a game, you know it's a passion obviously.

Two-time Stanley Cup champion and NHL All-Star Mike Richards (749 ... Schwarz played six NHL games for the St. Louis Blues. Russia's Alexander Ovechkin plays against Team Sweden in an exhibition ...

The Washington Capitals come into a matchup against the Pittsburgh Penguins as winners of three games in a row.