Five charts how close Alex Ovechkin is to overtaking Wayne Gretzky's career goal scoring title and how both dominated the NHL.

Alex Ovechkin moved within 19 goals of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record, scoring on a late power play in the Washington ...

OTTAWA, Ontario — Alex Ovechkin got one step closer to Wayne Gretzky and made more NHL history on Thursday night. Washington’s legendary No. 8 scored with 1:53 left in overtime to give the ...

Alex Ovechkin broke the NHL record for the most goaltenders scored on, beating Leevi Merilainen in overtime to give the Washington Capitals a 1-0 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Thursday night.

Alex Ovechkin added to his bevy of broken NHL records on Thursday night in Ottawa, he added to a record he has held for years now, and he drew himself closer to the one very visible record he is ...

James Dator has been covering a wide range of sports for SB Nation for over a decade, with a special focus on the NFL. Alexander Ovechkin’s pursuit of The Great One is approaching its final stage.

Dylan Strome had three points on the day and Alexander Ovechkin scored the 872nd goal of his career as the Washington Capitals topped the New York Rangers 7-4. Ovechkin has four goals in five ...

The previous summer's No. 1 and No. 2 overall picks — Alexander Ovechkin and Evgeni Malkin — wouldn't have played in the World Juniors in a normal year. They'd have been in the NHL.

Capitals forward Alexander Ovechkin tosses a puck to a young fan ... My cost of living dropped by 50% — but living abroad later in life has its challenges Top 10 Best US Presidents A Quiet ...

The Washington Capitals welcomed captain Alexander Ovechkin back into the lineup this past weekend for the first time in over a month due to a lower-body injury. Despite missing their on-ice ...

Ovechkin suffered the injury during a November 18 game against the Utah Hockey Club, after colliding with Jack McBain. He took part in his full practice since the injury on Friday, and will factor ...