Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin scored his 891st career goal Tuesday to pull closer to Wayne Gretzky's goal record. He needs four goals in the team's final eight regular-season games to ...

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin tied Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL goal record Friday night with two scores against the Chicago Blackhawks. "The Great One" was in the building, with ...

If the answer is “no,” that’s OK. Montreal nearly backed its way into the playoffs and the Washington Capitals hit a rough ...

ARLINGTON, Va. -- The Washington Capitals and Montreal Canadiens each believe they have room to improve heading into Game 2 ...

Former NHL player Wayne Gretzky, left, with Washington Capitals Alex Ovechkin, right, during a press conference after an NHL hockey game in which Ovechkin tied Gretzky's NHL career goals record of ...

The Washington Capitals wrapped up the regular season in less than stellar fashion. How are they preparing for the playoffs?

By any measure, the Washington Capitals’ 50th anniversary season of 2024-25 was a smashing success. The Caps surprised the ...

Alex Ovechkin tied Wayne Gretzky as the NHL's career goal leader on Friday night – a mark that once seemed insurmountable and earned Gretzky the nickname The Great One. The Great Eight ...

Kent Hughes made some splashes during his offseasons, drafting and trading to acquire elite talent. What's in store for the ...

The first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs features 16 teams in eight best-of-7 series, which start Saturday. Today, NHL.com ...

This is the end. My only friend. The end. The Pittsburgh Penguins (33-36-12) can neither reach hockey .500, nor can they reach anything more than personal goals as they close out a disappointing ...