After the 39-year-old scored 44 goals during the regular season and became the NHL's all-time leading goal scorer, Ovechkin was saluted far and wide for passing Wayne Gretzky on his way to the honor.

Alex Ovechkin had a big year with the Washington Capitals, and is being recognized by a league icon for his efforts.

Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin added another torphy to his mantle on Friday, taking home the Mark Messier NHL Leadership Award.

The Capitals’ 50th season brought breakout stars, historic milestones, and renewed hope—highlighting a team retooled for a promising future in D.C.

The Cup champion Panthers opened the Eastern Conference final with a 5-2 victory over the Hurricanes in Game 1.

Wayne Gretzky was in the Dallas Stars locker room congratulating them after they advanced to their third consecutive Western ...

Wayne Gretzky, who works as a studio analyst for TNT and, oh yeah, happens to be the universally accepted hockey G.O.A.T., ...

Wayne Gretzky's reputation has taken a bit of a hit recently.

We’re down to four teams in the NHL playoffs, and they are without a doubt deserving contenders. Before I get too excited ...

Washington Capitals veteran Alex Ovechkin is making some jokes about his retirement. Ovechkin says he might head to Hershey.

Alex Ovechkin may be heading into his 21st NHL season, but the Washington Capitals captain is not thinking about retirement ...

The Washington Capitals completed the regular season as the best team in the Eastern Conference but fell in five games to the ...