After the 39-year-old scored 44 goals during the regular season and became the NHL's all-time leading goal scorer, Ovechkin was saluted far and wide for passing Wayne Gretzky on his way to the honor.

Alex Ovechkin had a big year with the Washington Capitals, and is being recognized by a league icon for his efforts.

Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin has earned some hardware to go along with his historic season. Ovechkin was named ...

Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin added another torphy to his mantle on Friday, taking home the Mark Messier NHL Leadership Award.

Messier Award presented to the player who exemplifies great leadership qualities to his team, on and off the ice, during the ...

NHL playoffs face low viewership. Fans express frustration due to blackout rules and ESPN coverage. Absence of stars like ...

Following the Florida Panthers ' Game 7 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Sunday, the NHL's final four is official: The ...

Washington Capitals veteran Alex Ovechkin is making some jokes about his retirement. Ovechkin says he might head to Hershey.

The Washington Capitals completed the regular season as the best team in the Eastern Conference but fell in five games to the Carolina Hurricanes in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. In ...

ARLINGTON, Va. -- Alex Ovechkin will be back for a 21st NHL season with the Washington Capitals to add to his League-record ...

Alex Ovechkin said Saturday he intends to return to the Washington Capitals for his 21st NHL season after breaking Wayne ...