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 ...

Andersen had nothing but praise for Ovechkin after the game, marvelling at the Russian's virtuoso skills: "That's the cool part about his shot and his gift of scoring" ...

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The Chicago Blackhawks came into Wednesday's game against the Colorado Avalanche 1-9-0 in their last 10 games. Since the trade deadline, they have been much more worried about developing young players ...

The Washington Capitals are scheduled to play their next game at home against the Chicago Blackhawks on April 4 ...

Canes rookie forward Jackson Blake has first two-goal game, goalie Frederik Andersen wins seventh straight game ...

Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin scored his 892nd career goal Wednesday and is now three tally shy of breaking Hall ...

Washington star Alex Ovechkin scored his 892nd career goal on Wednesday to move three away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL ...

Alex Ovechkin moved three goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record after scoring the 892nd of his career in the Washington Capitals’ game at the ...

Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin scored his 892nd career NHL goal in his team’s 5-1 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday night.

Breaking down the third-period penalties, fisticuffs that overshadowed the Caps’ Alex Ovechkin scoring career goal No. 892 as he chases Wayne Gretzky’s record of 894.