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

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 added another torphy to his mantle on Friday, taking home the Mark Messier NHL Leadership Award.

Alex Ovechkin says he intends to return to the Washington Capitals next season and hopes to make their roster for a 21st NHL ...

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

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 ...

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

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

What offseason trades should the Capitals make to take advantage of what could be Alex Ovechkin's final NHL season?

Alex Ovechkin says he intends to return to the Washington ... guesses “900 and beyond" on the goal counter is coming next for Ovechkin. “At no point am I thinking in my head that there ...

In much better news for the franchise, team captain Alex Ovechkin confirmed ... the end of the regular season, Ovechkin ended the campaign with 44 goals and 73 points in 65 games despite missing ...