The Montreal Canadiens hosted the Washington Capitals on Thursday night, looking to avoid a fifth-consecutive loss. It was an exciting, goal-filled game, though it has to be said that Montreal ...

Ovechkin is just the sixth player to record a hat trick after turning 40 years old. The others are all Hall of Famers (or eventual Hall of Famers): Nicklas Lidstrom, Johnny Bucyk (twice), Teemu ...

Expert recap and game analysis of the Washington Capitals vs. Winnipeg Jets NHL game from November 26, 2025 on ESPN.

SAN JOSE, Calif. -- — Alex Ovechkin scored twice to extend his record to 911 career goals, Ryan Leonard had four points and the Washington Capitals beat the San Jose Sharks 7-1 on Wednesday night for ...

Alex Ovechkin continues to defy age and expectations in the NHL. At 40, the Washington Capitals superstar is still unstoppable, scoring two goals in a 7-1 rout of the San Jose Sharks on Wednesday.

ELMONT, N.Y. — The floor was wet. Beyond that, inside the visitors’ locker room at UBS Arena, there weren’t many obvious signs of what took place Sunday, what Alex Ovechkin accomplished. It felt ...

Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (74) is congratulated by teammates after scoring in the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Columbus Blue Jackets Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, in ...

The New York Rangers and Washington Capitals meet in the season opener for both teams on Wednesday night. Will there be more goals or fights? The last time the teams met, on May 5, there were six ...

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin scored his 900th career on Nov. 5, the first NHL player to reach that milestone. He scored in the second period against Blues goalie Jordan Binnington. The ...

His impressive scoring streak highlights Ovechkin's resilience and skill, showcasing why he remains a formidable presence in the NHL even in his 21st season. As he continues to climb the ranks of ...