Alex Ovechkin, the Capitals

Red-hot Capitals, with an assist from Alex Ovechkin, muzzle the Kraken
Standout performances on offense, defense and in goal power the Capitals to their sixth consecutive victory with a 3-0 shutout of the Kraken.
Inside the Capitals' stunning retool around Alex Ovechkin
Rather than ice a roster merely helping Ovi break Gretzky's record, the Caps have been one of the NHL's best. Here's how they threaded the needle.
Kraken fans get chance to watch Alex Ovechkin as he closes in on hallowed record
With the Capitals in town Thursday night, Kraken fans get an up-close view of Alex Ovechkin as he closes in on Wayne Gretzky's record for goals scored.
Alex Ovechkin scores as Caps shut out Kraken
Alex Ovechkin scored his 875th career goal, an empty-netter with 3:28 remaining, as the streaking Washington Capitals defeated the host Seattle Kraken 3-0 on Thursday.
Alex Ovechkin scores 875th NHL goal
Alex Ovechkin scores in the third period and is now 20 goals away from passing Wayne Gretzky on the NHL's all-time list.
Alex Ovechkin scores goal No. 875 of career, Seattle Kraken shutout 3-0 by Capitals
The Seattle Kraken were entirely outmatched by Alexander Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals in a 3-0 loss as Ovechkin moved one goal close to Wayne Gretzky's NHL record of 894.
Watch: Alex Ovechkin sits 20 goals from passing Wayne Gretzky after latest tally vs. Kraken
Gretzky and NHL commissioner Gary Bettman told Monumental Sports Network in December that they both plan on traveling with the team as Ovechkin approaches the record. "I think whe

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Takeaways: 20 The Magic Number For Protas & Ovechkin, Frank & Lindgren Shine To Power Capitals Past Kraken
Aliaksei Protas, Ethen Frank and Alex Ovechkin scored as 20 proved to be the magic number, and Charlie Lindgren posted his ...
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Ovechkin tours Oilers Hall of Fame, focused on catching Gretzky
Ovechkin was also taken up to Gretzky's restaurant, Studio 99 inside Rogers Place, where he posed with one of the many ...
President Trump Shouts Out Capitals' Alex Ovechkin During Inauguration Ceremonies
The 47th President of the United States gave a nod to the Capitals and Alex Ovechkin during a pre-inauguration rally.
The best Alexander Ovechkin cards to collect as he approaches the NHL scoring record
Alex Ovechkin is knocking on the door of hockey history and the title of the greatest scorer the sport has ever seen. The ...
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin gives priceless reaction to Connor McDavid suspension
Washington Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin is happy his team doesn't have to face Connor McDavid on Tuesday night.
What Kind Of Person Is Alex Ovechkin Off The Ice? Brendan Morrison's Story About A Ride To The Airport In Edmonton Says It All
When Brendan Morrison played for the Washington Capitals in 2009-10, he was amazed by the goal-scoring prowess of a young ...
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Stuart Skinner outduelled by Logan Thompson, Oilers’ power play stumbles, and Alex Ovechkin’s goal record
After a wild schedule of road games and cross-country flights, the Edmonton Oilers kicked off their six-game home stand ...