Phil Esposito was on Wayne Watch in 1982 as Gretzky approached Espo's single-season goals record of 76. Gretzky broke it at ...

MIKE KNUBLE KNEW WHEN he signed his two-year contract to join the Washington Capitals in July 2009 that he was there for one ...

The Sporting News is tracking live updates from the Capitals' duel with the Blackhawks as Alex Ovehckin chases Wayne ...

His long connection to Russian President Vladimir Putin complicates Alex Ovechkin's legacy in the eyes of some.

Alex Ovechkin’s pursuit of Wayne Gretzky’s career goal-scoring record has captivated NHL audiences, including those sitting ...

If history had turned out differently, a different Russian phenom could have come within striking distance of Gretzky’s ...

Alex Ovechkin's passionate goal celebrations have been a hallmark of his NHL career, garnering both criticism and acclaim.

Wayne Gretzky walked from behind the net to the doorstep of the crease and roofed a backhand over a sprawling goalie named ...

As Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin closes in on the NHL's all-time goals record, Wayne Gretzky will be following ...

Wayne Gretzky walked from behind the net to the doorstep of the crease and roofed a backhand over a sprawling goalie named ...

Mark Laforest, an undrafted goalie who played two seasons for the Red Wings in the 1980s, died on Monday. He was 62.

Alex Ovechkin seems to have a flair for the dramatic like few others in hockey history. Sitting just two goals away from ...