ELMONT, N.Y. — The floor was wet. Beyond that, inside the visitors’ locker room at UBS Arena, there weren’t many obvious signs of what took place Sunday, what Alex Ovechkin accomplished. It felt ...

Despite Alex Ovechkin's best efforts, Saturday just wasn't the Washington Capitals' night. Ovechkin had two goals and one of his strongest individual games of the year, but beyond that, Washington was ...

Alexander Ovechkin just completed his 21st season in the NHL. His contract with the Washington Capitals is up and the 40-year-old has a very important decision ahead of him. Should Ovechkin retire ...

Did Alex Ovechkin say his goodbye to Washington fans on Sunday? Jamie Sabau / Getty Images WASHINGTON — At a glass podium in a nondescript room in Capital One Arena, Alex Ovechkin stood in front of ...

The NHL now has a 900-goal club. Charter member: Alex Ovechkin, of course. The Washington star pushed his record total to a new level Wednesday night, scoring against Jordan Binnington of the St.

Get any of our free daily email newsletters — news headlines, opinion, e-edition, obituaries and more. PITTSBURGH (AP) — It might be a stretch to say that the rivalry between Sidney Crosby and Alex ...

Editor's note: This is a part of an occasional USA TODAY Sports series on the best moments, teams, players and figures in sports over the last 25 years. Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin, the ...

WASHINGTON — If it was indeed the final home game of Alex Ovechkin’s sensational NHL career, the Washington Capitals star collected enough memories to take him deep into retirement. From the opening ...

Alex Ovechkin insisted again that he’s unsure what the future holds for him following the Washington Capitals’ 2-1 win against the Columbus Blue Jackets in their season finale at Nationwide Arena. But ...

Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin will face off for the 100th time in the NHL, including the Stanley Cup Playoffs, when the Pittsburgh Penguins host the Washington Capitals at PPG Paints Arena on ...

PITTSBURGH (AP) — It might be a stretch to say that the rivalry between Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin saved the NHL. There is no doubt their arrival ushered in a new era for a league desperately in ...