In 2018, Ovechkin and the Capitals won the Stanley Cup, beating the Vegas Golden Knights in five games. Washington's coach was Barry Trotz, who is now the general manager of the Predators.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Alex Ovechkin scored the 877th goal of his career to move 18 away from breaking the NHL record, but the ...

“Can’t say enough positive things about what he’s doing,” Capitals Coach Spencer Carbery said. Ethen Frank added his second NHL goal as Washington won consecutive games for the first time ...

Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin scored in the 3rd period against the Nashville Predators to bring him within 21 goals of Wayne Gretzky.