Washington Capitals'' Russian forward Alexander Ovechkin will return to Russia with his family after the next season, as he has a contract for another year, Ovechkin''s wife Anastasia Shubskaya said.

Call him a pothole politician or a local lawmaker standing on principle. On Thursday, a state representative stood in a hole ...

Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin is back in his native country of Russia for the offseason, arriving safely with his ...

With the league’s all-time leading goal scorer Alex Ovechkin at the helm, one would assume the Capitals are routinely in the fight for the Stanley Cup. After a second-round loss to the Carolina ...

and without putting up much of a fight. There is no indication that Ovechkin is considering leaving before his contract expires. That said, should anyone be surprised if he’s considering such a ...

Anthony Beauvillier has quickly since joining at the trade deadline in March found out what it’s like to play alongside Ovechkin and watch up close as he drags the Capitals into the fight.

Anthony Beauvillier has quickly since joining at the trade deadline in March found out what it's like to play alongside Ovechkin and watch up close as he drags the Capitals into the fight.

Anthony Beauvillier has quickly since joining at the trade deadline in March found out what it's like to play alongside Ovechkin and watch up close as he drags the Capitals into the fight.

The underdog Canadiens showed they’re ready for a fight despite losing Game 1 of ... The valiant effort fell just short against Alex Ovechkin and the Capitals. Ovechkin scored twice, including ...

Ovechkin scored the game-winner 3:26 into the ... In the first period, he was leading the charge in dragging guys into the fight." The Canadiens outshot the Capitals 35-32. The Capitals held ...

“He was leading the charge and dragging guys into the fight.” Longtime teammate Tom Wilson was unaware history was made. “News to me,” Wilson said before quickly turning to praising Ovechkin.