As Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin approaches Wayne Gretzky's NHL goal record, he took some time to recognize 'The Great One's' accomplishment.

One winger who found himself on the block was forward Andrew Mangiapane ... competitive in hopes of seeing their captain break Wayne Gretzky's goal record soon. So far the move has largely ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Coaching Alex Ovechkin for three seasons has normalized his hot pursuit of Wayne ... remains on pace to pass Gretzky this spring. “Obviously, he’s an all-time great,” Capitals winger ...

The 39-year-old winger took a pass from Rasmus Sandin on a 2-on-1 breakaway and fired it past rookie Leevi Merilainen, the ...

Alex Ovechkin scored with 1:53 left in overtime to give the Washington Capitals a 1-0 victory over the Ottawa Senators.

Mangiapane made it 3-1 with 5:06 remaining, and Ovechkin scored career goal No. 873 with an empty-netter with 58 seconds left ...

Alex Ovechkin scored his 872nd career goal to move 23 away from breaking Wayne Gretzky ... pace to pass Gretzky's mark of 894 this spring. Dylan Strome, Lars Eller, Andrew Mangiapane, Connor ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Alex Ovechkin had a goal and an assist, Ethen Frank got his first NHL goal and the Washington Capitals ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Coaching Alex Ovechkin for three seasons has normalized his hot pursuit of Wayne ... Gretzky this spring. “Obviously, he’s an all-time great,” Capitals winger Andrew ...