and those who have been around Ovechkin even a little bit longer have grown accustomed to him stepping up in big moments. “Guy’s the best player in the world," goaltender Logan Thompson said.

“There’s really no words to explain it,” Capitals netminder Logan Thompson said. “It’s just an Ovi slap shot.” As Ovechkin gets situated just above the left faceoff circle, about 30 feet from the goal ...

WASHINGTON – Alex Ovechkin scored the first playoff overtime ... 4:15 left on a shot into a wide-open net after goaltender Logan Thompson slid out to his right and was inadvertently knocked ...

Alexander Ovechkin guides the Washington Capitals into the playoffs. He aims for another Stanley Cup victory. Ovechkin had a ...

The Washington Capitals posted an Eastern Conference-best 51-22-9 record this season and enter the Stanley Cup Playoffs as ...

Capitals goalie Logan Thompson doesn't come out because of an injury. Charlie Lindgren gives up a Logan Stankoven goal, but the Capitals tighten up and Alex Ovechkin scores a 5-on-3 power play goal.

Alex Ovechkin scored his 890th career goal to ... stopping 24 of 29 shots to advance to 13-5-6. Meanwhile, Logan Thompson stopped 15 of 22 shots in the loss to drop to 31-5-6 on the season.

With 43 goals, Tage Thompson stands third in the NHL this season behind injured Edmonton stud Leon Draisaitl (52) and Toronto ...

Coach Spencer Carbery told reporters the lineup will the same except for Logan Thompson going in net. Ovechkin will skate with Pierre-Luc Dubois and Tom Wilson. Newcomer Ryan Leonard will skate ...