WASHINGTON -- Alex Ovechkin is one step closer to NHL history after the "Great 8" reached a fitting number in his pursuit of Wayne Gretzky's career goals record. Ovechkin scored his 888th goal ...

Alex Ovechkin can't stop scoring goals. The Washington Capitals' legend is already the NHL's all-time leading goal scorer, having broken Wayne Gretzky's record at the tail end of last season. But on ...

Thursday night was packed with milestones for the Washington Capitals — and each one served as a precursor to what they hope will be something larger. The 3-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers at ...

Before the game with the Winnipeg Jets, which the Capitals won 4-3, the team celebrated the Great Eight. Ovechkin took the ice in front of a blue and red GR8 sign, joined by Capitals executives Brian ...

Washington captain, who is in final year of contract, uncertain of future after longtime teammate traded to Ducks ...

Alex Ovechkin is already the NHL's all-time leading goal-scorer, but he still keeps finding ways to reach new personal milestones for the Washington Capitals. He did it again on Sunday night against ...

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin scored his 891st career goal and needs four to pass Wayne Gretzky's record. Highlights ...