Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin played on the third line over the weekend as his scoring slump continues. Will he bounce back this time, or is the reduced scoring a new reality?

Near center ice at the Washington Capitals’ practice rink, Alex Ovechkin stretched his hips. He chatted with his coach. He ...

Already the game’s greatest scorer, Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin has another chance to etch his name deeper into ...

Turns out you wouldn’t. And you shouldn’t. What has developed is remarkable durability and sustained production. Since he turned 36, Ovechkin has scored 169 goals — one more than Johnny Bucyk between ...

Through eight games this season, Ovechkin has two goals and five assists, and going into his milestone night, is one goal ...

Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin netted his first goal of the season in a three-point performance over the Minnesota Wild. The 40-year-old sniper and a ...

FILE - Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) looks on during a break in the first period of an NHL preseason hockey game against the Boston Bruins, Thursday, October. 2, 2025, in Washington.

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — When Alex Ovechkin was asked what he is most looking forward to on opening night this season, his answer was a subtle reminder that the 40-year-old version of the star forward is ...