Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is in hot pursuit of hockey history, and the veteran NHL star made a commitment Wednesday that will have an impact beyond the sport. The Capitals announced ...

(AP Photo/Nick Wass)(AP/Nick Wass) Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals is closing in on the NHL goals record of 894 held by Wayne Gretzky. Ovechkin has 886 goals and needs eight to tie and ...

"Great battle and the puck came to me." Alex Ovechkin using NHL record chase to raise money for cancer research Capitals coach Spencer Carbery was more effusive in his praise for his star forward.

NEW YORK (AP) — Alex Ovechkin scored his 885th career goal ... moving nine away from tying Wayne Gretzky's NHL record. The Capitals' captain scored as he knocked in a loose puck from the left ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Alex Ovechkin scored the 884th goal of his NHL career late in the Washington Capitals' 3-1 loss to the red-hot Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday, moving 10 away from tying Wayne ...