Jan 15, 2025 · Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin, right, and Ducks center Jansen Harkins battle for position during the third period on Tuesday night in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Jan 2, 2025 · Alex Ovechkin, a name synonymous with goal-scoring dominance. His trophy case boasts a Hart Trophy as league MVP, three Ted Lindsay Awards (voted most outstanding by fellow players), and nine Rocket Richard Trophies for leading the NHL in goals.

Alexander Mikhailovich Ovechkin (Russian: Алекса́ндр Миха́йлович Ове́чкин, IPA: [ɐlʲɪˈksandr ɐˈvʲetɕkʲɪn]; [n 1] born 17 September 1985) is a Russian professional ice hockey left winger and captain of the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League (NHL).

Jan 2, 2025 · Watch as Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin scores his 871st career goal with a seeing-eye shot in the powerplay against the Wild.-----...

6 days ago · Ovechkin has for two decades been a role model for kids watching hockey all around the world, from his homeland in Russia to the U.S. and Canada, thanks to his powerful slap shot and physical...

Jan 13, 2025 · The Ducks traveled to the nation’s capital with their expansive road trip back on the rails and Tuesday’s date with Alex Ovechkin, who is just 22 away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s career goals...

6 days ago · Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin, of Russia, and son Sergei, left, watch the video screen on the scoreboard during a ceremony to honor Ovechkin for his 700th goal, before the team’s NHL hockey game against the Winnipeg Jets, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File) Share.

5 days ago · As of Feb. 6, Ovechkin is 15 goals away from matching Gretzky's mark of 894, and 16 from taking over first place on all-time goals list. For his career, the Capitals captain is averaging 0.60 ...

Jan 22, 2025 · Ovechkin, 39, coming to Climate Pledge Arena on Thursday night looking to chip away at Wayne Gretzky’s record 894 career goals he is 21 from breaking is just a warmup act for what Stephenson and...

3 days ago · Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals scored his 879th NHL goal on Thursday against the Philadelphia Flyers, moving him within 16 goals of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record of 894.