Ovechkin is known for his hard hits, and the same happened back in 2012, when he chose to skip the NHL All-Star Game in Ottawa. The decision came after he was suspended for three games.

Ovechkin set the tone all over the ice in the Capitals' Game 1 win over the Canadiens — including notching a career first.

Alex Ovechkin made more history on Monday night when he scored the first overtime playoff goal of his career. Ovechkin's goal ...

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin made history Friday night ... This is what the game's all about. Alex has been great for the game and great for Washington, great for his own country.

the Boston College and U.S. world junior hockey championship star who signed an entry-level contract on Monday. Ovechkin called him a "tremendous player." "Just play your game. Don't try too much ...

Washington Capitals star ... Ovechkin is one of the most heralded players in NHL history. The legendary forward has already etched his name in history, but he's still chasing Wayne Gretzky's all ...

Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin has been named the NHL’s First Star for the week ... scored five goals in four games to reach 895 career goals and break the NHL’s all-time goals record.

On Friday, the Capitals star tied Gretzky's long-standing ... "This is what the game is all about.," Gretzky said of Ovechkin on Friday night's broadcast. "Alex has been great for the game ...

Alex Ovechkin named first star of the game Alex Ovechkin is named the first star of the game ... Alex Ovechkin told TNT ...

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin has ... New York Islanders to become the NHL's all-time leader. Ovechkin scored 15 times in his first 18 games before suffering a fractured left fibula ...

Alex Ovechkin is on the verge of making history, as he is close to surpassing Wayne Gretzky for the most goals in NHL history. The Capitals star has been ... three goals in a game.

It was an odd sight at PPG Paints Arena on Thursday, as, instead of the usual boos that fill the arena when Alex Ovechkin and ...