Alexander Ovechkin was born to play hockey.  The future NHL superstar was raised in Russia by a family of athletes. His mother, Tatyana, was a two-time Olympic ...

Washington Capitals captain Alexander Ovechkin is close to breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL goals record of 894. Despite the ...

At 39 years old, Alexander Ovechkin is looking to make history this season. He is on an improbable mission to pass Wayne ...

Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the state of the Blues heading into their game with Alexander Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals.

Philip Broberg scored two goals as the visiting St. Louis Blues defeated the Washington Capitals 5-2 on Thursday. Jake ...

Malkin and Crosby also made fresh NHL history, becoming the first duo to earn 400 wins when both record at least one point.

The Blues' Philip Broberg scored twice, and Dylan Holloway, Colton Parayko and Jake Neighbours (empty-net) each added a goal while Joel Hofer made 17 saves.

It was Edmonton’s first time on the Panthers’ ice since June 24, when Florida topped the Oilers 2-1 in Game 7 of the Stanley ...

First-period goals by Filip Forsberg and Tommy Novak held up as the host Nashville Predators snapped the Winnipeg Jets' ...

One week out from the trade deadline, Elliotte Friedman writes about what he’s hearing around the league, plus some takeaways ...

The 39-year-old Ovechkin is within striking distance of Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL goals record of 894. "The Great One" ...