Capitals, Alex Ovechkin

Alex Ovechkin goal tracker: How far is Capitals star behind Wayne Gretzky's record?
And if things continue to go well this season, Ovechkin can reach a milestone once thought unreachable.From NFL plays to college sports scores, all the top sports news you need to know every day.
Alex Ovechkin is scoring and helping teammates and the Washington Capitals are off to a hot start
Alex Ovechkin is off to a hot start, and so are the Washington Capitals. Ovechkin is scoring at a pace that could get him past Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goals record this season.
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin pulls off rare NHL feat last seen in 1980-81
And once again, Alex Ovechkin has played a huge role in helping the Caps get out of the gates fast, and he accomplished something that hasn't been seen in the NHL in over 40 years. Ovechkin has already racked up six goals and seven assists in 10 games,
Alex Ovechkin scores twice as the Capitals beat the Rangers 5-3
Alex Ovechkin scored twice as the Washington Capitals beat the New York Rangers 5-3. Ovechkin's 855th and 856th goals put him 38 back of breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL career record.
Rangers lose to Capitals as Alex Ovechkin scores twice
The first period was probably the Rangers’ worst period of the season. They were outscored 3-1, outshot 19-5, lost 16 of 23 faceoffs and were turning the puck over in really bad situations. Ovechkin had goals at 3:23 and 5:10, and Connor McMichael had the other goal for Washington, with Will Cuylle getting the Rangers goal.
Alex Ovechkin tallies twice, powers Capitals past Rangers
Alex Ovechkin scored twice for the Washington Capitals in a 5-3 win against the visiting New York Rangers on Tuesday.
Red-hot Alex Ovechkin is a major reason Washington Capitals are off to great start
The Capitals have won eight of their first 11 games with one of the most potent offenses in the league. They’re averaging more than four goals a game.
Capitals off to a hot start with Alex Ovechkin scoring, helping teammates
Alex Ovechkin approached linemates Dylan Strome and Aliaksei Protas after the second game of the Washington Capitals’ season to do some film study.
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Ovechkin closing in on Gretzky’s record with current goal streak for Capitals
ARLINGTON, Va. --Alex Ovechkin is on another hot streak and setting an early pace toward potentially making history before ...
Alex Ovechkin scores his 858th goal and is on pace to break Wayne Gretzky's record this season
Nine games into the Washington Capitals' season, Alex Ovechkin is scoring at a rate that would put him past Wayne Gretzky as ...
Takeaways: Ovechkin, Capitals Thrill For Big Halloween Win Over Canadiens
WASHINGTON — For a Halloween matchup, there weren't too many thrills to start Thursday's matchup between the Washington ...
Alex Ovechkin nears another epic NHL record with 176th victim vs. Canadiens
Washington Capitals star left winger Alex Ovechkin comes closer to another NHL record with 176th goal scored on a different ...
McMichael, Ovechkin power surging Capitals past Blue Jackets 7-2
Connor McMichael struck twice, Alex Ovechkin scored his 859th career goal and the Washington Capitals defeated the Columbus ...
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Vasilevskiy prepares for matchup against Ovechkin and the Capitals
The 39-year-old Ovechkin has built a career on stashing pucks behind NHL goalies, even those at the top of the game. Ovechkin ...
What's Making The Capitals First Line So Good? Time In The Film Room With Ovechkin And Good, Old-Fashioned Instinct
Following the Washington Capitals' third game of the season, Alex Ovechkin called Dylan Strome and Aliaksei Protas into the ...
Ovechkin named NHL’s First Star of the Week for scoring 5 goals in 4 games
Alex Ovechkin is off to a hot start. The Washington Capitals’ 39-year-old captain was named the NHL’s First Star of the ...