The Washington Capitals have been faring just fine to open the 2025-26 season, boasting a 5-2 record through the first seven games and getting goals from the likes of Tom Wilson, Jakob Chychrun and ...

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates his goal with teammates during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Minnesota Wild, Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, in Washington.

WASHINGTON — They don't make players like Alex Ovechkin anymore. The Washington Capitals captain has always been unabashedly himself, and going into career game No. 1,500 on Saturday against the ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Alex Ovechkin had a chance to pull off a double milestone by reaching 900 goals in his 1,500th game. The Ottawa Senators were having none of it.

Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin has already penned his name in history as hockey’s greatest goal scorer. He broke Wayne Gretzky’s record when he scored his 895th career goal last season in ...

ARLINGTON, Va. — Near center ice at the Washington Capitals’ practice rink, Alex Ovechkin stretched his hips. He chatted with his coach. He goofed around with some of his teammates and he gave ...