Ovechkin scored one of those goals Saturday as part of a 6-3 win over the Penguins, improving the Capitals’ record to 41-30-9. Washington is currently five points out of the playoffs with two games to play, so Ovechkin could have only two games left in his NHL career.

Alexander Ovechkin, the Russian forward and captain of the Washington Capitals hockey club, refused to shake hands with the Pittsburgh Penguins hockey players after the National Hockey League (NHL) regular season on April 12.

The Toronto Maple Leafs may have hosted Washington Capitals icon Alex Ovechkin for the final time, and the NHL veteran was seen saving pucks from warmups as he considers retirement

The Washington Capitals could be looking for a new captain if Ovechkin retires, with a natural replacement already on the roster.

Russian forward of the National Hockey League (NHL) club Washington Capitals Alexander Ovechkin thanked the Pittsburgh Penguins fans for the warm welcome. This was announced by the team's press service on April 12.

The NHL's all-time leader in career goals scored leads the 2025-26 Capitals with 31 goals and 61 total points accumulated for the season.

Are we witnessing the last few NHL games of the Alexander Ovechkin era? The Russian superstar said it could be the end.

Alexander Ovechkin was hit hard by the Washington Capitals’ decision to trade long-time teammate John Carlson to the Anaheim Ducks.

WASHINGTON - Washington Capitals captain Alexander Ovechkin reached a historic milestone on Sunday, scoring the 1,000th goal of his career. Ovechkin scored the goal in a game the Capitals lost 3-2 in overtime. With just under six minutes left in regulation ...

Todd Fuhrman discusses why Alexander Ovechkin’s NHL future is uncertain as the Capitals enter their final three games of the season