The Washington Capitals got a hot start from Alex Ovechkin thanks to an offseason focused on training and conditioning.

ALEX Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals is closing in on the NHL career goals record of 894 held by Wayne Gretzky.

Washington Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin (lower leg) was back on the ice Monday. He had a light skate two weeks after fracturing his left fibula. The Russian superstar is expected to be out for 4-6 ...

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Ovechkin’s absence has paused his pursuit of Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goals record. With 15 goals in 18 games this season, ...

Exactly two weeks after fracturing his left fibula, Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin is back on the ice. Head coach ...

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Alex Ovechkin skated by himself before Washington Capitals practice on Monday as he works to return from a broken leg.

After Ovechkin does return, though, it’s possible he’ll be close to Wayne Gretzky’s all-time NHL record of 894 goals by the ...