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NHL: Washington Capitals at Toronto Maple Leafs
2025-01-01
Here are the top storylines as the NHL flips the calendar to 2025, including Alex Ovechkin's chase for the all-time…
NHL: Washington Capitals at Utah
2024-11-19
Alex Ovechkin is just 27 goals shy from breaking Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL record, but his chase is put on…
NHL: Stanley Cup Final-Edmonton Oilers at Florida Panthers
2024-10-05
Here are five key storylines to follow in the 2024-25 NHL season, including the Florida Panthers trying to repeat as…
Feb 10, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates with his teammates after scoring a goal against the Boston Bruins during the third period at the TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports
2024-02-10
Alex Ovechkin is 60 goals from tying Wayne Gretzky for the most goals in NHL history, but the Washington Capitals
Jan 2, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) juggles the puck to warm up before the game against the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
2024-01-14
Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin missed his second straight game with a lower-body injury when he was scratched for Sunday’s
Feb 11, 2023; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) skates before their game against the Boston Bruins at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports
2023-02-23
Washington Capitals superstar captain Alex Ovechkin will return to the lineup against the visiting Anaheim Ducks on Thursday, head coach
Feb 12, 2023; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) battles for the puck with San Jose Sharks center Michael Eyssimont (21) in the third period at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
2023-02-22
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin returned to practice Wednesday for the first time since his father’s death. The 37-year-old captain
Feb 12, 2023; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) battles for the puck with San Jose Sharks center Michael Eyssimont (21) in the third period at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
2023-02-15
Washington Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin on Wednesday announced the passing of his father, Mikhail Ovechkin. He was 71. The announcement
Feb 3, 2023; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) with his son Sergei during the 2023 NHL All-Star Skills Competition at FLA Live Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
2023-02-14
Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin is taking a leave of absence to attend to a family matter and the health
Dec 13, 2022; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin (8) poses with the three pucks he scored with against the Chicago Blackhawks to reach the 800 goal career milestone at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Sabau-USA TODAY Sports
2022-12-16
Alex Ovechkin will try to catch Gordie Howe on the all-time goals list and help the Washington Capitals defeat the