The 39-year-old Ovechkin is within striking distance of Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL goals record of 894. "The Great One" ...

Evgeni Malkin doesn’t often speak to the media. In his 19th season, media is a formality he engages in once a month or ...

Heading into the Capitals’ final 27 games, Ovechkin has 879 goals during his 20 NHL seasons, including 26 goals in 39 games ...

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Feb 6, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates win against the Philadelphia Flyers during the third period at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory ...

PHILADELPHIA — Alex Ovechkin scored his 879th career goal to move within 16 of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL goals record and the Washington Capitals beat the Philadelphia Flyers 4-3 on ...

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates his empty net goal with defenseman Matt Roy (3) during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Florida Panthers, Tuesday ...

the 39-year-old Ovechkin is now playing against many of those youngsters who grew up watching his highlights and hoping they could be like the “Great 8.” “I had Ovechkin jerseys, and ...

the 39-year-old Ovechkin is now playing against many of those youngsters who grew up watching his highlights and hoping they could be like the "Great 8." “I had Ovechkin jerseys, and everyone did.

Cooley admired Crosby, but he grew up a Washington Capitals fan for a very specific reason: Alex Ovechkin. Report an error ...