NEW YORK — Alex Ovechkin scored his 885th career goal midway through the third period of the Washington Capitals’ game against New York Rangers, moving nine away from tying Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record.

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Every goal that Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin scores is hugely meaningful on the ice -- but it's going to mean even more off of it.

Canadian-American ice hockey star Wayne Gretzky played for four different NHL teams between 1979 and 1999, scoring more goals than anyone in history during his 20-year career ...

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Alex Ovechkin’s Washington Capitals secured a 5-4 shootout victory over the Ottawa Senators during their Monday night matchup.

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The Washington Capitals (38-13-8) hit the ice against the Tampa Bay Lightning (34-20-4) during Saturday’s NHL schedule, ...

Alexander Ovechkin was born to play hockey.  The future NHL superstar was raised in Russia by a family of athletes. His ...