The NHL was struggling in the early 2000s. The league wasn't as popular as the other sports leagues in North America. Hockey ...

Jan. 11, 2017: Playing his 880th NHL game, Ovechkin becomes the 84th player in League history to reach 1,000 points, and 37th ...

Alex Ovechkin received gifts from the Capitals in his first game since breaking Wayne Gretzky's all-time goals record.

Harris did a larger painting of Ovechkin after he scored his 802nd goal to pass Gordie Howe for second in NHL history on Dec.

Advertisement In 2024-25, the Maple Leafs can point to a few possible differences between this year’s group and the others ...

Washington Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin cemented his place in NHL history, surpassing Wayne Gretzky’s legendary scoring record of 894 goals. Ovechkin’s former teammates reflect on his rise to ...

Gretzky was in his 15th NHL season, and the goal came in his 1,117th regular-season game. Howe was widely considered the game’s greatest player until Gretzky came along, posting 801 goals and ...

Alex Ovechkin has maintained his track record of being a dangerous goal scorer throughout his career, and he will go down as one of the top offensive players in NHL history. Ovechkin finally ...

Washington Capitals left wing Alexander Ovechkin celebrates after scoring his 100th career NHL goal during the first period ...