Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is closing in on being one of the most accomplished players in NHL history.

Gretzky, who retired in 1999 after 20 NHL seasons, has long contended that Ovechkin has a good chance to break his goal ...

Alex Ovechkin has become the 60th player in NHL history to record 700 career assists. Ovechkin reached the milestone with his second assist in the Washington Capitals' 4-2 victory against Vegas.

WASHINGTON -- Alex Ovechkin is the 60th player in NHL history to record 700 career assists, reaching the milestone with his second point Tuesday night in the Washington Capitals' 4-2 victory ...

As Alex Ovechkin continues his pursuit of Wayne Gretzky as the NHL's greatest goal scorer of all time, the tallies are piling up for Tom Wilson, and he couldn't be happier for his Washington Capitals ...

WASHINGTON — Alex Ovechkin is the 60th player in NHL history to record 700 career assists, reaching the milestone with his second point Tuesday night in the Washington Capitals ' game against ...

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin, center, attempts a shot against Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Adin Hill, left, and Golden Knights defenseman Brayden McNabb (3 ) during the first ...

Tuesday night is the first game of a traditional home-and-home for the Flyers. Although the team will be focused on building ...

In yet another remarkable milestone for his storied career, Alex Ovechkin became the sixth player in NHL history to record both 700 goals and 700 assists during the Washington Capitals' 4–2 win ...

The Washington Capitals are shaking things up early this season, with Alex Ovechkin in the middle of the little revolution orchestrated by head coach Spencer Carbery. In an attempt to get the Caps ...