Capitals' Alex Ovechkin becomes first NHL player to score 900 career goals

The Washington Capitals captain hit the milestone a over 20 years after he made his NHL debut on Oct. 5, 2005, where he ...

Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin Chasing History Through Slump

Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin has been sitting on 899 career goals for the past four games. With just two goals ...

The 40-year-old star athlete whose longevity secrets start with beer

Alex Ovechkin’s 1,500th game in the NHL? As with the first 1,499, he’ll drink to that.

Alex Ovechkin at 1,500 games: The making of a rare one-franchise wonder

Near center ice at the Washington Capitals’ practice rink, Alex Ovechkin stretched his hips. He chatted with his coach. He ...
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Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin Closing In on Another Historic Milestone

Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin netted his first goal of the season in a three-point performance over the Minnesota Wild. The 40-year-old sniper and all-time leader in goals scored now sits ...