SAN JOSE – Former San Jose Sharks goaltender Evgeni Nabokov knew Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin was destined for greatness from the first time he heard about him dominating youth ...

“He was physical, he can score goals, and he was a great leader.” He’s long-time friends with Evgeni Nabokov. “I know him since he was playing for Dynamo,” Ovechkin said on Friday. “He’s a tremendous ...

NHL: Alexander Ovechkin is eight goals shy of tying Wayne Gretzky’s all-time record as the Washington Capitals face the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center ...