As soon as I saw Nicky, I just want to cry,” Alex Ovechkin said Sunday, after he broke Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career goals ...

Brooks Orpik, T.J. Oshie, Braden Holtby and Devante Smith-Pelly also joined Backstrom on the ice. They performed the ...

Former teammates thankful to be on hand for Capitals captain's iconic 895th NHL goal against Islanders in New York ...

Washington Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin broke Wayne Gretzky’s all-time NHL goal-scoring record on Sunday, and a moment with teammate Nicklas Backstrom brought out nostalgic feelings.

Oshie and Backstrom were by Ovechkin's side during the long journey to the record. Sunday's game was no different.

Perhaps Ovechkin and Backstrom could team up one last time if Backstrom’s health allows him to return to the ice. Alex Ovechkin scored the historic 895th goal against fellow Russian Ilya Sorokin.

Alex Ovechkin became the greatest ... which is incredible,” said Nicklas Backstrom, who assisted on nearly 300 of Ovechkin's goals. “If you ask players around the league, I don’t think ...

Perhaps Ovechkin and Backstrom could team up one last time if Backstrom’s health allows him to return to the ice. Alex Ovechkin scored the historic 895th goal against fellow Russian Ilya Sorokin. The ...

Read full article: Save big on everyday computing—get a 2-in-1 touchscreen Chromebook for $79.99 Alex Ovechkin ... said Nicklas Backstrom, who assisted on nearly 300 of Ovechkin's goals.