The Washington Capitals come into a matchup against the Pittsburgh Penguins as winners of three games in a row.

In his first game back following a five-week stint on injured reserve, Ovechkin notched an empty-net goal to seal the deal against the Maple Leafs. The goal was assisted by Aliaksei Protas and ...

ARLINGTON, V.A. — With Alex Ovechkin missing on the top line, the Washington Capitals are looking for the right puzzle piece to go in his place alongside Dylan Strome and Aliaksei Protas ...

Over the years, they have developed notable stars Alexander Ovechkin ... as he also has four goals and 11 points with the club. Aliaksei Protas was a welcome surprise after the Capitals drafted ...

Ovechkin skated with regular linemates Dylan Strome and Aliaksei Protas and took part in power play drills in practice Friday. Recommended Videos Coach Spencer Carbery said things were trending ...

Dylan Strome and Brandon Duhaime each had a goal and an assist, while Aliaksei Protas and Nic Dowd also scored for Washington. Charlie Lindgren made 24 saves for the win. Ovechkin has a league ...

Alexander Ovechkin scored two goals for the ... UBS Arena went silent after Aliaksei Protas was left alone in front and one-timed the puck five-hole on Varlamov. For Protas, it was his first ...

WASHINGTON — Alex Ovechkin scored his 872nd career goal to move 23 away ... Dylan Strome, Lars Eller, Andrew Mangiapane, ...

The Capitals won the last matchup 5-3. Alexander Ovechkin scored two goals in the victory. TOP PERFORMERS: Aliaksei Protas has 16 goals and 16 assists for the Capitals. Ovechkin has 10 goals and two ...

The fact Ovechkin is accelerating through the finish line is making this chase of Gretzky even more compelling. And consider the broader implications beyond just the all-time goal scoring record: the ...