WASHINGTON --Alex Ovechkin waited 20 NHL seasons and until the 152nd Stanley Cup Playoff game of his career to do something he hadn’t before and rescue the Washington Capitals from a postseason ...

Alex Ovechkin proved his worth as the leader of the Washington Capitals by guiding them to a thrilling 4-3 overtime win against Montreal Canadiens in Game 1 of 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — Alex Ovechkin is four months away from turning 40 and still was among the Washington Capitals' most consistent hitters in the first round of the NHL playoffs. Color his tea ...

Alex Ovechkin, at 39, continues his pursuit of Wayne Gretzky's records, now setting his sights on Gretzky's NHL career playoff goals record of 122. Ovechkin recently scored his 74th playoff goal ...

April 22 (UPI) --Alex Ovechkin smacked an airborne puck into the net with his stick blade for the first playoff overtime goal of his career, leading the Washington Capitals to a series-opening ...

Alex Ovechkin made more history on Monday night when he scored the first overtime playoff goal of his career. Ovechkin's goal came just minutes into overtime and gave his Washington Capitals the ...

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin looks on against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the second period at PPG Paints Arena. / Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images However, the NBA is not the only ...