A long-standing record is close to being broken. On Saturday evening, Alexander Ovechkin potted an empty net goal for his 20th of the season, giving him 873 career goals. The Russian winger is 21 ...

Alex Ovechkin is creeping ever closer to NHL history. It’s been known for some time that Ovechkin has a legitimate shot at breaking Wayne Gretzky’s career goals record should he stay healthy ...

Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin scored an empty net goal in the third period against the Nashville Predators to bring him within 21 goals of Wayne Gretzky's goal scoring record.

Without further ado, here are those that captured more attention. Alexander Ovechkin is in his 20th season in the National Hockey League. The Russian winger has become a true legend of the sport, and ...

Ovechkin already owns the NHL records for power-play goals and shots on goal. He also has 133 game-winning goals , three away from breaking Jaromir Jagr’s mark (135).

The Washington Capitals saw Alex Ovechkin make history once again on Saturday in Nashville, as the captain scored an empty-net goal en route to a 4-1 win over the Nashville Predators. After ...

WASHINGTON — Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals is closing in on the NHL career goals record of 894 held by Wayne Gretzky. Ovechkin has 873 goals and needs 22 to set a new record.

Jose Theodore remembers hosting a young Alex Ovechkin and his Washington Capitals teammates for a Super Bowl Sunday party after the team's insane 5-4 comeback win over the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Without further ado, here are those that captured more attention. Alexander Ovechkin is in his 20th season in the National Hockey League. The Russian winger has become a true legend of the sport ...