His long connection to Russian President Vladimir Putin complicates Alex Ovechkin's legacy in the eyes of some.

His long connection to Russian President Vladimir Putin complicates Alex Ovechkin's legacy in the eyes of some.

Alexander Ovechkin is closing in on the record for the most goals scored in the National Hockey League. While his achievement ...

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin continues to stay on pace to pass Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goal record before season's end. Ovechkin, 39, entered this season needing 42 goals to break ...

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Ovechkin, who is eight goals shy of breaking Gretzky’s career mark of 894, will hope to inch closer on Thursday night vs. the ...

Ovechkin edged closer to Gretzky's record on Saturday, netting his 887th career goal in the Washington Capitals' 5-1 drubbing of San Jose. It means the 39-year-old Russian star is now just eight ...

When Alex Ovechkin breaks Wayne Gretzky's NHL record of 894 career goals, he will achieve what many in the sport considered simply impossible. Ovechkin edged closer to Gretzky's record on Saturday ...