Ovechkin wasn’t ready to talk postgame about being ready for his close-up in the state where Gretzky’s impact is still felt.

It was Ovechkin’s league-leading eighth empty-netter of the season and 65th of his career, which is the most of any player in ...

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is one of the most heralded players in NHL history. The legendary forward has already ...

BOTTOM LINE: The Washington Capitals visit the Anaheim Ducks trying to build upon a four-game win streak. Anaheim has a 28-28-7 record overall and a 15-14-2 record in home games. The Ducks are ninth ...

We're tracking Ovechkin's pursuit of Gretzky's goal record and trying to determine the game in which he's most likely to ...

Wild goalie Fleury could face Penguins for final time; Blue Jackets visit Rangers competing for wild card in East ...

Alex Ovechkin has inched within single digits of overtaking Wayne Gretzky as the NHL’s all-time goals leader after scoring an ...

The Washington Capitals host the Seattle Kraken after Aliaksei Protas' two-goal game against the Detroit Red Wings in the Capitals' 5-2 win.

Analyzing Sunday’s Seattle Kraken at Washington Capitals odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

Alexander Ovechkin is about to become the most prolific goal-scorer in hockey history. But does passing Wayne Gretzky on the ...

Ovechkin picked up his 1,600 career point and the Capitals announced that he is now the 11th player in NHL history to reach ...