The New York Islanders and Washington Capitals became joined together in history on April 19, 1987, when they concluded the "Easter Epic" -- Game 7 of the Patrick Division semifinals eventually won by ...

Ovechkin, who is in his 20th season in the League, scored his first two goals in his NHL debut against Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Pascal Leclaire on Oct. 5, 2005. Leclaire was the first of the ...

Washington Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin entered Friday night two goals shy of tying Wayne Gretzky for the most all-time and three goals shy of setting ...

Ovechkin still has one more step to take, and as soon as the subject turned to trying to score his record-breaking 895th ...

Swedish goaltender Arvid Holm, 26, is expected sign with the Detroit Red Wings this off-season, according to a tweet from Cam ...

Ovechkin's second goal of the game, which also moved him into sole possession of the most game-winning goals ever, put him ...

But Ovechkin did not get the goal empty-net goal, with that honor instead going to rookie Ryan Leonard for his first NHL goal ...

The Pittsburgh Penguins (30-34-12) went stride for stride with the winners of 10 straight, St. Louis Blues Thursday. Saturday at American Airlines Center, they will face the Stanley Cup favorite ...

Oddsmakers think Ovechkin's best chance to pass Gretzky's record is now Sunday against the Islanders, dropping the Blue ...

Ovechkin’s trademark one-timer has been an NHL wonder for two decades. Here’s why it can be a goalie’s worst nightmare.

Something important to keep in mind: The Calder Trophy is awarded "to the player selected as the most proficient in his first ...

Alex Ovechkin skated over to his son Sergei at the glass. He bowed to Wayne Gretzky standing in a suite. He blew kisses to ...