Even at 39 years old, Ovechkin still likes to get physical. The 6-foot-3, 238-pound winger knows that a hit can lead to a ...

The 4 Nations Face-Off has been a huge win for the NHL, but without the Russian team, Alexander Ovechkin has some thoughts.

Washington’s hockey star chases Wayne Gretzky’s career goals record the way his team seeks the NHL’s best record: ...

ARLINGTON, V.A. — When asked if they'd rather take a hit from Alex Ovechkin or Tom Wilson, the Washington Capitals make their choice quickly. According to Wilson, all of the defensemen agree ...

The Capitals’ captain — who is now 16 goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s scoring record of 894 — collided with Jack ...

Ovechkin registered three assists (one on the power play), four shots on goal and three hits in Sunday's 5-4 shootout loss to Utah.

Ovechkin has for two decades been a role model for kids watching hockey all around the world, from his homeland in Russia to ...

Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin is getting oh-so-close to breaking The Great One's NHL goals record. Could he even ...

Gretzky scored 51 goals that season -- the first of his nine 50-goal seasons, an NHL record he shares with Ovechkin and Mike ...

Ovechkin scored a goal in Thursday's 4-3 win against the Flyers. It was goal 879 of his career.

Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin is getting oh-so-close to breaking The Great One's NHL goals record. Could he even ...