Washington Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin is just 16 goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's scoring record of 894 goals. Ovechkin's scoring pace is two goals per every three games played.

Alex Ovechkin is not a part of the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament that's taken over the hockey world. Russians are not participating in the tournament and their status for the upcoming Olympics ...

When Ovechkin first arrived in Washington in 2005, he was a force of nature. He scored breathtaking goals, crashed into everything that moved, and played the game with a level of enthusiasm that ...

Ovechkin might see some of himself in Michkov and recognize the potential pitfalls of being perceived as too flashy. He’s been through the scrutiny, the criticisms, and the media narratives.

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) against the Philadelphia Flyers at Wells Fargo Center (image credit: IMAGN) Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin had a word of advice for his ...

Alex Ovechkin is working on going down as not only one of the best players in Washington Capitals or NHL history, but one of the best to ever come from Russia. The Capitals captain is nearing the ...

Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin is using the 4 Nations Face-Off to take some time away from the game and prepare for the back half of the season, but the 39-year-old is also making sure ...

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin, of Russia, hoists the Stanley Cup after the Capitals defeated the Golden Knights in Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals Thursday, June 7 ...

PHILADELPHIA — Alex Ovechkin scored his 879th career goal to move within 16 of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL goals record and the Washington Capitals beat the Philadelphia Flyers 4-3 on ...

“He’s always like this,” and Carbery held his hand level above his head to give an indication of Ovechkin’s relentlessly high intensity. “But it also gives him — when we’re in the ...

Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals is closing in on the NHL goals record of 894 held by Wayne Gretzky. Ovechkin has 875 goals and needs 20 to break the record. Ovechkin entered the season 42 ...

Cooley admired Crosby, but he grew up a Washington Capitals fan for a very specific reason: Alex Ovechkin. “That's the real one,” said Cooley, who's now playing for the Utah Hockey Club.