The Capitals’ recall could get a chance to just fill that Ovechkin role, though they will more likely fill a third-line role to get up to speed and work with Lars Eller.

(AP) — Alex Ovechkin has not missed many games during ... relying on one or two players to win games,” said center Lars Eller, who rejoined the team in a trade from Pittsburgh a month ago.

The Seattle Kraken were entirely outmatched by Alexander Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals in a 3-0 loss as Ovechkin moved ...

Alex Ovechkin moved within 20 goals of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record with an empty-netter, helping the Washington ...

For the only time this season, Alexander Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals traveled to Edmonton to play the Oilers. Edmonton was without Connor McDavid, as he served game one of his three-game ...

WASHINGTON — Alex Ovechkin scored his 872nd career goal ... to pass Gretzky’s mark of 894 this spring. Dylan Strome, Lars Eller, Andrew Mangiapane, Connor McMichael and Aliaksei Protas also ...

The great chase resumes on Saturday night. Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin is officially set to make his return to chasing Wayne Gretzky's all-time goals record against the Toronto Maple ...