Alexander Ovechkin surpassed the legendary Wayne Gretzky on Sunday for career NHL goals. His past and current teammates explain why he was able to achieve the unthinkable.

Alex Ovechkin scored No. 894 ‘in theater and in style.’ His next goal will be even grander. By Sean Gentille. April 5, 2025 Updated April 6, 2025.

When Alex Ovechkin winds up for a one-timer from his trademark spot, what’s about to happen isn’t a secret to anyone. It is, however, a mystery.

Since 2012-13, Ovechkin has played 89.8 percent of Washington’s available power-play time. Sidney Crosby, who has played just 16 fewer games than Ovechkin during that span, is second in power ...

Points: Ovechkin overtook Phil Esposito's career points mark of 1,590 in early February, putting him 11th (1,593) in the category. Joe Sakic, 10th in points at 1,641, could be within reach next ...

Two times four is eight, and Friday night’s game between the Caps and Chicago Blackhawks at Capital One Arena fell on April 4 – 4/4. The Great Eight – Alex Ovechkin – doubled down with a ...