Alex Ovechkin scored twice, including his first career playoff overtime goal as the Capitals beat the Canadiens.

NHL legend Wayne Gretzky attended the match between Washington Capitals and Chicago Blackhawks to witness Alex Ovechkin match his 894-goal record. Despite fans acknowledging Ovechkin's achievement, ...

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman had an immediate reaction to Capitals star Alex Ovechkin passing Wayne Gretzky in goals.

Alex Ovechkin seems to have a flair for the dramatic like few others in hockey history. Sitting just two goals away from ...

Washington Capitals superstar Alexander Ovechkin has officially surpassed Wayne Gretzky's goals scored record.

One of the great records in NHL history seems set to fall, with Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin closing in on the goal-scoring record set by Wayne Gretzky during an incredible 20-year career.

The NHL is on the cusp of witnessing history as Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin has moved into a tie with Wayne Gretzky as the all-time leader in goals. Ovechkin needs just one more to ...

But the rowdy Washington Capitals take it to another level ... sweater is an amazing accomplishment unto itself. Passing Wayne Gretzky is just the latest high point. Capitals star Alex Ovechkin ...

Capitals star Alex Ovechkin scored goal No. 895 against the Islanders on Sunday, passing Wayne Gretzky to become the NHL's ...

The teams meet Monday for the fifth time this season. The Capitals won the previous matchup 3-2 in overtime. Alexander Ovechkin scored two goals in the win.

Alex Ovechkin, at 39, continues his pursuit of Wayne Gretzky's records, now setting his sights on Gretzky's NHL career ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — A little more than three decades before Alex Ovechkin's pursuit of Wayne Gretzky's NHL ... in time to see the Washington Capitals captain score his 893rd and 894th goals to tie his ...