The playoffs are six games away, but the Capitals first want to make sure Ovechkin gets the record all to himself.

Pittsburgh Penguins rookie Rutger McGroarty scored his first NHL goal in a 5-4 overtime loss to the St. Louis Blues.

WASHINGTON -- Wayne Gretzky was in the building to witness history Friday, watching from a suite at Capital One Arena as Alex ...

Alex Ovechkin has six games and four opponents left in the regular season. How he's fared vs. the remaining goalies: ...

While the rest of the hockey world is understandably focused on the man who has been his personal rival for the past 20 years, Sidney Crosby has quietly been the best hockey player in the world for ...

Alex Ovechkin tied Wayne Gretzky for the NHL all-time goals record with two tallies against the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday ...

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 ...

Follow along as Alex Ovechkin tries to reach career goal No. 895.

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates after scoring a goal against the Chicago Blackhawks in the third period at Capital One Arena. The goal is the 894th of his career, tying ...

In signature dramatic fashion, Ovechkin scored the 894th goal of his career — and second of the game — to tie Gretzky’s NHL record and set off a wild celebration among his Washington Capitals ...

Ovechkin, after climbing past Mike Gartner (708), Esposito (717), Dionne (731), Brett Hull (741) and Jagr (766), scored goal ...

Washington Capitals left wing Alexander Ovechkin celebrates after scoring his 100th career NHL goal during the first period ...