Backstrom Leads Capitals Past Jets Alex Ovechkin added his N.H.L.-leading 38th goal and an assist, and the host Washington Capitals beat the Winnipeg Jets, 5-1. By The Associated Press ...

Alex Ovechkin got within seven goals of breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL goals record as he scored the opening goal in the Washington Capitals' 3-2 home win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday night.

Ovi!” filled the arena as the goal counter in one corner flipped from 887 to 888. Brandon Duhaime and Andrew Mangiapane also scored and Charlie Lindgren made 27 saves for the Capitals.

Alexander brothers, friend, charged in 2016 sex crimes case, asked the court to dismiss the case saying the state is withholding evidence.

The Ravens' signing of two-time Pro Bowl cornerback Jaire Alexander on Wednesday sent shockwaves around the NFL. Less than 24 hours after Lamar Jackson encouraged General Manager Eric DeCosta to ...

To reach that final goal, they will need their superstars to shine bright one last time. Gilgeous-Alexander has averaged 32.4 points in these Finals, the most in any playoff series of his career.

Spencer Carbery, who led the Washington Capitals to the highest points total in the Eastern Conference while navigating Alex Ovechkin’s pursuit of the all-time goals record, has won the Jack ...

Hockey is seeing a surge in popularity and buzz, fed by the 4 Nations tournament, Alex Ovechkin’s stirring run to the NHL career goals record and the Florida Panthers repeating as Stanley Cup ...

Still scoring at an absurd pace at 39 years old, Ovechkin went on a tear and tied the mark at home on a Friday night that became a celebration of his career. Two days later, he got No. 895 in New ...

The U.S. named Brady and Matthew Tkachuk, Auston Matthews, Jack Eichel, Quinn Hughes and Charlie McAvoy as its first six players for the 2026 Olympics.