Reminders of Alex Ovechkin’s pursuit of Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career goals record are all over Washington and the surrounding ...

While Ovechkin has become of the NHL all-time greats, his hockey career began when he was growing up in Russia.

On June 26, 2004 in Raleigh, the Caps surprised no one when they made Alexander Ovechkin – the "Ovi" handle was still more ...

As Washington Capitals sniper nears all-time NHL mark, his chase hasn't been as controversial as the pursuits of MLB's home ...

Currently, Alexander Ovechkin stands a mere five goals away from surpassing Wayne Gretzky's legendary NHL record of 894 goals. However, as the Washington Capitals struggle with recent setbacks, ...

His long connection to Russian President Vladimir Putin complicates Alex Ovechkin's legacy in the eyes of some.

Ovechkin was surrounded by young talent in his early years in Washington. Center Nicklas Backstrom, defenseman Mike Green and ...

Raised in Moscow within the Soviet sports system by parents who were accomplished athletes, Alex Ovechkin was given every ...

While the Capitals nearly lost control of the game in the third period after holding a 3-0 lead, Capitals star Alex Ovechkin gave credit to goaltender Charlie Lindgren. "We knew they're going to ...

The Washington Capitals clinched their spot in the 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs on Thursday night, and in doing so, made NHL history while captain Alex Ovechkin inched closer to completing "The Gr8 ...

The countdown is on with Alex Ovechkin just 6 goals from overtaking Wayne Gretzky as the NHL's career goal leader – a mark that once seemed unsurmountable and earned Gretzky the nickname The ...

“Take it and move on.” Ovechkin’s goal brought the crowd to life and seemed to give the Capitals a boost of energy that carried into the second period when Brandon Duhaime scored his eighth ...