Another defenseman knocked from a game after a big hit by Alex Ovechkin Boston's Brandon Carlo is the second defenseman in a week who has gotten hurt after a hit by Ovechkin.

Ovechkin scores 35 seconds in to record 1,000th point WASHINGTON (AP) — Alex Ovechkin wasted no time hitting another milestone and did it in style. Ovechkin scored 35 seconds into the Washington Capitals' game against Sidney Crosby and the rival Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday…

As Alex Ovechkin nears 1,000 career points, here’s an overlooked key to his magic Yet another Ovechkin milestone is set to arrive, thanks to a player who never departs.

Caps' GM says it's on him to keep Ovechkin's Cup window open ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — There are hints of gray in Alex Ovechkin's hair now and his 31st birthday is a few months away. Ovechkin isn't old, not even in hockey years, and is coming off a 50-goal season. But Washington Capitals…

Alex Ovechkin becomes third player to reach 30 goals in each of first 11 seasons Only Hall of Famers Mike Gartner (15) and Wayne Gretzky (13) recorded more 30-goal seasons to begin their NHL careers than Ovechkin.

Crunching the incredible numbers on Alex Ovechkin’s run to 500 goals Ovechkin has 102 multi-goal games since 2005-06. Jarome Iginla is second with 68.

Capitals' Alex Ovechkin scores 500th goal WASHINGTON (AP) — Alex Ovechkin scored his 500th goal Sunday night, becoming the 43rd player in NHL history to reach the milestone. Ovechkin reached the mark in vintage fashion, scoring from just beyond the left hash marks…

Joel Ward Gets Hockey Better Than Lazy Sportswriters Alexander Ovechkin guaranteed that the Capitals will win tonight’s Game 7. What if the Rangers win? Or, more trickily, what if the Caps win and Ovechkin doesn’t appear on the scoresheet? How would that reflect upon Ovechkin, who (unfairly) has ga Read more ... ined a reputation as a scorer who can’t score in the most critical of games?

Alex Ovechkin rocks Ryan McDonagh, gets stoned by Henrik Lundqvist in Game 6 loss Ovechkin can't find the net in Game 6.

Alex Ovechkin still feeling pain, game-time decision vs. Buffalo Ovechkin skated at the Capitals' optional morning workout, but will wait until warmups to determine his status.