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No one wanted to see Alexander Ovechkin get hurt. But, such is the National Hockey League. The last time Utah Hockey Club played the Washington Capitals — on Nov. 18 at the Delta Center ...

Alex Ovechkin scored midway throught the third period to tie the game, but Winnipeg's Josh Morrissey scored his second goal ...

“He’s always like this,” and Carbery held his hand level above his head to give an indication of Ovechkin’s relentlessly high intensity. “But it also gives him — when we’re in the ...

With the yellow skate laces and tinted visor, the goal celebrations and gap-toothed smile, Alex Ovechkin became a role model ...

Washington Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin is just 16 goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's scoring record of 894 goals. Ovechkin's scoring pace is two goals per every three games played.

When Washington Capitals legend Alex Ovechkin speaks, people listen—especially when the topic is young Philadelphia Flyers star Matvei Michkov, the most hyped Russian prospect since Ovechkin himself.

Alex Ovechkin scored his 879th career goal to move within 16 of breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL goals record to help the ...

FILE - Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin holds his 798, 799, and 800th career goal pucks in the locker room next to hats collected for his hat trick after an NHL hockey game against the Chicago ...

FILE - Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates after scoring his 767 NHL career goals during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders, Tuesday ...