Slowly but steadily, a Russian hockey star has surpassed the goal-scoring records of those who came before him. Here are some ...

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

While Ovechkin has become of the NHL all-time greats, his hockey career began when he was growing up in Russia.

Here's everything to know about Ovechkin's family tree.

As Alex Ovechkin closes in on Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goal-scoring record, hockey fans are faced with a decision: how to ...

The Dan Patrick Show discusses why Alexander Ovechkin nearing Wayne Gretsky's all-time goals record doesn't take away from Gretzky's career and won't lead to a Mark Gastineau-esque confrontation.

Alexander Ovechkin is getting closer and closer to history. On Wednesday, Ovechkin scored his 892nd career goal in the ...

At the time of publication, Washington Capitals star Alexander Ovechkin is two goals shy of ... Although we don’t know who the Capitals will be playing yet, tickets are available for all ...

Washington Capitals star Alexander Ovechkin is set to break Wayne Gretzky's NHL regular season goal record of 894 - but how has he managed to get close to that total? READ MORE: Fossier helping ...

Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews reflects on Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin’s historic pursuit of Wayne ...

Portraits of alumni Alexander Ovechkin ... who scored his 894th goal in 1994 while playing for the Los Angeles Kings. "Not if, but when, (Ovechkin) beats this record, nobody will be able to ...