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Alex Ovechkin odds: When will he break Wayne Gretzky's scoring record?

Ovi is just eight goals away from breaking Gretzky's scoring record. Will he do it this season? And if so, against which team will he do it? See the odds.

Washington Capitals March 5

Alex Ovechkin donates to pediatric cancer research as he chases NHL history

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin announced Wednesday he will donate a dollar amount equal to his career goal total to cancer research as he chases an NHL record.

Washington Capitals March 1

Washington Capitals to honor DCA plane crash victims with helmet decal

The Washington Capitals and Tampa Bay Lightning will honor the victims of the DCA plane crash, one month to the day of the horrific accident.

Opinion February 1

Forget breaking Gretzky's record. Could Ovechkin become president of Russia?

The Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin is not just an NHL superstar with his sights set on Gretzky's scoring record. He is also renowned for loving his native Russia and her people. 

Washington Capitals January 22

Capitals netminder Logan Thompson blames rogue nacho platter for Oilers goal

A cheesy interruption during the Capitals game in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, on Tuesday night almost threatened Washington's win streak, which improved to five straight after a win over the Oilers.

Washington Capitals January 21

Team USA, Capitals star TJ Oshie preaches love for country after Trump post gets backlash

Washington Capitals star T.J. Oshie, who has had some historic moments with Team USA, had to defend his post of a President Donald Trump graphic on Monday.

NHL January 21

Tom McVie, longtime NHL coach, dead at 89

Tom McVie, Boston Bruins ambassador and former coach for the Washington Capitals, New Jersey Devils and Winnipeg Jets, is dead at age of 89.

Washington Capitals November 28

NHL goalie inexplicably puts lead goal in own net

Washington Capitals goalie Charlie Lindgren had an all-time blunder on Wednesday night, scoring a goal into his own net while trying to make a pass.

Washington Capitals November 22

Alex Ovechkin's quest to break Wayne Gretzky's coveted NHL record on hold after brutal injury

Alex Ovechkin was on pace to become the NHL's all-time leading goal scorer this season, but a broken fibula has put his quest for history on hold.

Washington Capitals September 12

Stephen Peat, former NHL enforcer with Capitals, dies from injuries following tragic accident

Stephen Peat, a former forward for the Washington Capitals during his four seasons in the NHL, has died at the age of 44 after suffering injuries in an accident.