In The NHL, Hitting Takes Its Toll. At 39, Alex Ovechkin Is Still Throwing His Weight Around — And Loving It
When asked if they'd rather take a hit from Alex Ovechkin or Tom Wilson, the Washington Capitals make their choice quickly.
NHL Quarter-Century team: Penguins' Sidney Crosby, Capitals' Alex Ovechkin highlight roster of league's best
Over the last 25 years, the NHL has only continued to get more skilled and more entertaining. Today, we're going to celebrate ...
Lace 'em tight, Washington: Alex Ovechkin and the Caps are in full pursuit
Washington’s hockey star chases Wayne Gretzky’s career goals record the way his team seeks the NHL’s best record: ...
Utah Hockey Club takes down league-leading Capitals in shootout
Olli Määttä and Juuso Välimäki will represent their home country of Finland as the only Utah Hockey Clubbers selected to participate in the tournament. The tournament will run from Feb. 12-20, after ...
'Sid being Sid': Anatomy of the greatest winner in hockey history
Sid, the greatest winner in hockey history. Sid, the longtime face of the National Hockey League. Sid, now in his 20th NHL ...
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Ovechkin chase of Gretzky stirs memories for his 1st NHL coach with Capitals
Gretzky scored 51 goals that season -- the first of his nine 50-goal seasons, an NHL record he shares with Ovechkin and Mike ...