Barring a surprise second wind (more like third or fourth) Alex Ovechkin's 21-year NHL career is likely coming to an end at the conclusion of the 2025-26 season. He wasn't about to skate off into the ...

Hockey Hall of Famer Wayne Gretzky once again has to make room for Washington Capitals left winger Alex Ovechkin. Late in the third period of a 3-2 home overtime loss to the Colorado Avalanche on ...

After Alexander Ovechkin notched his 895th career goal last season, breaking Wayne Gretzky’s long-standing NHL record, the Great One quipped that should the Russian sniper become the first to hit the ...

Induction Celebration on Thursday, Dec. 12, at the Marriott Marquis in Washington, D.C., it was announced today by USA Hockey. The award, established by the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame in 1999, pays ...

With his goal in the third period Sunday against the Avalanche, Alex Ovechkin totaled 1,000 across NHL regular-season and postseason play to join Wayne Gretzky as the only players to achieve that feat ...

When longevity is brought up as an inherent trait for athletes, Alex Ovechkin's name has to be mentioned. He is turning 41 while also still producing solid numbers for the Washington Capitals. Ovi is ...

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MOSCOW, April 1. /TASS/. Hardly anyone is capable of beating in ten years to come another record of legendary Canadian player Wayne Gretzky besides Russian superstar forward Alexander Ovechkin, ...

WASHINGTON, November 6. /TASS/. Superstar Russian ice hockey forward Alexander Ovechkin scored a milestone 900th goal for the Washington Capitals on Wednesday, extending his own NHL record for ...

Alex Ovechkin achieved a historic milestone in front of a sellout crowd at Ball Arena. The Capitals captain became only the second player ever to reach a career milestone once thought unattainable.