The overlap between politics and hockey looms large in this federal election. Several fans who took in a late-season Ottawa ...

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

The Washington Capitals came into the matchup against the New York Islanders looking for two things: a chance to put themselves into playoff position and to make history. Before the puck was ...

"Wayne, you've got some company now," Monumental Sports Network's Al Koken said. ""That's OK," Gretzky said. "That's what my dad told Gordie Howe way back when, right? This is what the game's all ...

Alex Ovechkin tied Wayne Gretzky as the NHL's career goal leader on Friday night ... 400-goal scorer — and later first 500-goal scorer. A couple decades later Gordie Howe finished his 33-year career ...

Alex Ovechkin broke Wayne Gretzky's goal-scoring record with his 895th goal. Predators forward Steven Stamkos, the third-highest active goal scorer, praised Ovechkin's longevity and consistency. Among ...

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

The conclusive blare of the final horn resonated through PPG Paints Arena on Thursday night, bringing the curtain down on a ...

Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin put on a show in the regular-season finale on Thursday night, showcasing their greatness in the Pittsburgh Penguins’ 5-2 win over the Washington Capitals. Ovechkin ...

In 2018 Ovechkin and his Capitals captured hockey’s holy grail by defeating the Vegas Golden Knights in five games to the ...

When you have a job writing about the Edmonton Oilers, it’s hard not to type out his name at least once in every article.

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin has broken Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goal ... This season, he also passed Gordie Howe for most goals scored after 30 and set records for game-winning ...