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

Ovechkin, who has worn No. 8 throughout his 20 seasons with the Washington Capitals, scored his 888th goal in a 3-2 victory ...

Debating the Capitals superstar vs. Sidney Crosby, plus Connor McDavid, the playoff format, the Olympics and much more.

All eyes are on Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals as the NHL’s regular season winds down. Ovi is seven goals away ...

WASHINGTON -- Alex Ovechkin scored his 888th goal to move within seven goals of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record of 894, ...

Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin scored his 35th goal of the season, breaking the NHL record. He is now only seven ...

Alex Ovechkin has scored his 888th career goal to move seven away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL career record.

Carbery has noticed some opponents being more focused on taking away Ovechkin as a scoring option as he's gotten closer to ...

Washington (42-14-8), which has won four in a row, is tied with the Winnipeg Jets for first in the NHL with 92 points.

Philadelphia Flyers at Washington Capitals (7 p.m. ET; MNMT, NBCSP, SNE) ...

The Washington Capitals announced today several fan initiatives in support of Alex Ovechkin and his pursuit of the NHL’s ...

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 ...