When Alex Ovechkin hosted Washington Capitals teammates for his 39th birthday dinner in September, he made it clear his focus ...

In his 20th NHL season with one season remaining on his contract after this one, Ovechkin is running out of opportunities to ...

The Canadiens’ entire season has looked like a work in progress, starts and stops and sprints and slow-downs. After stumbling ...

The Washington Capitals wrapped up the regular season in less than stellar fashion. How are they preparing for the playoffs?

1999 — Wayne Gretzky ends his NHL career at Madison Square Garden with an assist, setting up a second-period goal as his New York Rangers fall to Pittsburgh 2-1 in overtime. Before the game, NHL ...

It’s the hockey equivalent of Barry Bonds passing Hank Aaron with his 756th home run, or LeBron James passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar with his 38,388th point — a modern legend chasing down one of the most ...

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin continues to stay on pace to pass Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goal record before season's end. Ovechkin, 39, entered this season needing 42 goals to break ...

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin tied Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL goal record Friday night with two scores against the Chicago Blackhawks. "The Great One" was in the building, with ...

Washington Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin put his name in the NHL history books on April 6 when he officially broke Wayne Gretzky's record to become the league's leading all-time goal scorer.

Alex Ovechkin broke Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goals record—now the GOAT debate demands fresh, era-aware perspective ...

Alex Ovechkin's historic 895th goal, surpassing Wayne Gretzky's record, was celebrated with a unique tradition. Janet Gretzky ...