Teammate Nicklas Backstrom, currently on long-term injured reserve for a nagging hip problem, joined him in his natural spot: ...

The 39-year-old was expected to miss the next several weeks after colliding with Utah's Jack McBain in November.

The Washington Capitals are one of the NHL's biggest surprises this year. Here is a recap of their season so far.

Ovechkin’s absence hasn’t slowed the Capitals’ momentum. They have gone 8-2-1 in that span, surging to the top of the Eastern ...

When Alex Ovechkin left the Washington Capitals lineup with a broken fibula, he was well on his way to breaking Wayne Gretzky ...

Arguably the biggest surprise in the NHL this season has been the Washington Capitals. Sure, they squeaked into the playoffs last season, but were swept in the first round, proving that they had a ...

Evgeny Kuznetsov, now playing for SKA St. Petersburg in the KHL, praised Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin's ability to play through injuries.

Follow along as the Capitals star chases down Wayne Gretzky's record, including highlights of each goal and the upcoming ...

OK, that’s not quite true. I suppose it’s possible that I’ve been wrong once or twice, in between my normal bouts of ...

The Washington Capitals (21-6-2, 1st in the Metropolitan Division) visit the Dallas Stars (18-11, 3rd in the Central Division ...

2022 — Washington Capitals center Alex Ovechkin scores a hat trick in 7-3 away win over Chicago Blackhawks to join Wayne Gretzky & Gordie Howe as the only players in NHL history to score 800 goals.