Speaking from the White House on May 6, Trump seemingly referenced Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin when mentioning some of his favorite Canadians. But Ovechkin is from Russia.

It’s been nearly two weeks since Alex Ovechkin broke Wayne Gretzky’s all-time NHL goals record. But even before his historic moment against the New York Islanders on April 6, Ovechkin had ...

Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals not only finished his chase of Wayne Gretzky’s career NHL goals record this season, he’s given himself some breathing room over the Great One.

WASHINGTON --Alex Ovechkin waited 20 NHL seasons and until the 152nd Stanley Cup Playoff game of his career to do something he hadn’t before and rescue the Washington Capitals from a postseason ...

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — Alex Ovechkin is four months away from turning 40 and still was among the Washington Capitals' most consistent hitters in the first round of the NHL playoffs. Color his tea ...

April 22 (UPI) --Alex Ovechkin smacked an airborne puck into the net with his stick blade for the first playoff overtime goal of his career, leading the Washington Capitals to a series-opening ...

The Capitals also have legitimate star power with legend Alex Ovechkin still running the offense. Ovechkin has put together a special season this year, despite his advanced age, passing Hall of ...

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin looks on against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the second period at PPG Paints Arena. / Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images However, the NBA is not the only ...