Ovechkin did not score in the Capitals' 3–2 win over the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday. However, he moved within 21 goals of passing Gretzky with No. 874 in his career after scoring the game-winner in ...

That’s what they’re paid for, is to stop that threat and prevent further harm to other people,” explained Dr. David Thomas, ...

Tuesday evening the Washington Capitals will launch their five-game road trip with their first stop in the City of Champions, ...

Rather than ice a roster merely helping Ovi break Gretzky's record, the Caps have been one of the NHL's best. Here's how they ...

With his overtime goal on Thursday, Alex Ovechkin has now scored against 179 different goalies in his NHL career — more than ...

Which Canadian team has the best shot at lifting the Stanley Cup curse that has hovered over the country since 1993? Luke Fox ranks all seven squads in the latest edition of Quick Shifts.

Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin is 21 goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's all-time scoring record ...

Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin has scored goals against more unique goalies than any player in NHL history, passing Jaromir ...

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

Alex Ovechkin made no secret of his feelings when reacting to his historic goal in the Washington Capitals' win over the ...

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin scored on the 179th different goaltender of his career, breaking his tie with Jaromir ...

The Ottawa Senators return home with a tall order as they take on the best team in the East and League — the Washington Capitals. Washington leads the league with a 0.716 save percentage at 63 points ...