Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin's rivalry has defined the contemporary NHL era. Crosby's precise play and Ovechkin's powerful style have led to iconic on-ice battles, three Stanley Cups for Crosby ...

The countdown is on with Alex Ovechkin just 6 goals from overtaking Wayne Gretzky as the NHL's career goal leader – a mark that once seemed unsurmountable and earned Gretzky the nickname The ...

Alex Ovechkin, the Washington Capitals’ legendary left wing, is on the cusp of hockey immortality. With just 7 goals separating him from Wayne Gretzky's once-untouchable record of 894 career ...

Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin’s chase of hockey’s most sacred individual record took another leap forward Thursday night. With a tap-in goal against Philadelphia Flyers goalie ...

Nicklas Backstrom opens up about his feelings as he watches Alex Ovechkin approach the all-time goal record from the sidelines. Backstrom has assisted Ovechkin numerous times, but ongoing hip ...

ARLINGTON, Va. – In a perfect world, Nicklas Backstrom still would be riding shotgun alongside Alex Ovechkin, setting up his longtime Washington Capitals linemate’s next goal during his ...

The NHL is preparing for a historic moment, with detailed plans in place for when Washington Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin breaks Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goal-scoring record. NHL insider ...

The countdown is on with Alex Ovechkin just 7 goals from overtaking Wayne Gretzky as the NHL's career goal leader – a mark that once seemed unsurmountable and earned Gretzky the nickname The ...

Alex Ovechkin is also close to surpassing Gretzky's career NHL goals record of 894, with just 8 goals left. Despite Crosby's recent feat, Gordie Howie still holds the highest franchise points at 1809.

Alex Ovechkin is on the verge of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s all-time NHL goal record, needing just eight more goals. NHL and league executives are keenly observing the historic chase, preparing to ...

Florida Panthers head coach Paul Maurice has a straightforward plan as his team faces Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals on Saturday. "We're just going to try and keep the big guy under ...