Game 1 could have gone either way, but Caps captain Alex Ovechkin notched his first career overtime game-winner in the ...

For the second time in NHL history, the Montreal Canadiens play the Washington Capitals in the first round of the playoffs. Habs fans will be hoping it goes similar to how it went in 2010.

“That means that we have guys that can step into the lineup – like Alexander Alexeyev – and ... just under 400 minutes at 5-on-5 with Rasmus Sandin, with whom he was paired for Monday ...

The Canadiens players say they want to play a more physical game tonight, and that would serve them best in front of their net. It will be a balancing act between wanting to keep the crease clear and ...

Apr 25, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Washington Capitals goalie Logan Thompson (48) makes a save against Montreal Canadiens forward Ivan Demidov (93) during the second period in game three of the ...

Alex Ovechkin tied Wayne Gretzky as the NHL's career goal leader on Friday night – a mark that once seemed insurmountable and earned Gretzky the nickname The Great One. The Great Eight ...

Alex Ovechkin scored his 894th career goal Friday evening in the Washington Capitals' 5-3 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks to tie Wayne Gretzky for most goals in NHL history. His next goal will ...

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin scored his 892nd career goal Wednesday to pull closer to Wayne Gretzky's goal record. He needs three goals in the team's final seven regular season games ...

Stanley Cup Playoffs have officially kicked off, and the first game of the Eastern Conference Qualifying Round is set to deliver an exciting matchup between the Montreal Canadiens and the Washington ...

Alex Ovechkin, the NHL's new goal-scoring leader, stormed out of the gate with two goals in his first game in 2005. His league debut delayed by a season-long lockout, the 2004 No. 1 overall pick ...