Most fans want rugged defenceman to be inserted in the Habs lineup just so he can beat up Capitals’ tough guys, but he can actually play.

The start of the NHL playoffs is off to a heavy-hitting start, with nearly 80 per game early in the first round after an average of just over 40 during the regular season.

The Habs picked up their first lead of the series on Wednesday in Washington but it was short-lived, requiring an attempt at ...

Alex Ovechkin scored twice, including the first playoff overtime goal of his career, as the Capitals beat the Canadiens, 3-2, ...

Montreal roars back from a 2-0 deficit in the third period, but Alexander Ovechkin ended their hopes with the winning goal in ...

The Canadiens players say they want to play a more physical game tonight, and that would serve them best in front of their net. It will be a balancing act between wanting to keep the crease clear and ...

Apr 23, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Montreal Canadiens center Christian Dvorak (28) scores a goal on Washington Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson (48) in the second period in game ...

Alex Ovechkin scored his 894th career goal Friday evening in the Washington Capitals' 5-3 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks to tie Wayne Gretzky for most goals in NHL history. His next goal will ...

The chase for Alexander Ovechkin collectibles remains hot after his record-setting 895th goal, which moved him ahead of Wayne Gretzky as the NHL’s all-time leading goal-scorer. But it isn’t ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Alex Ovechkin skated over to his son Sergei at the glass. He bowed to Wayne Gretzky standing in a suite. He blew kisses to his wife, mother and family on the other side of the ...