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 ...

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

BOTTOM LINE: The Buffalo Sabres play the Washington Capitals as losers of three straight games. Buffalo has a 14-21-5 record overall and a 7-10-3 record on its home ice. The Sabres are 3-5-4 in ...

Ovechkin, who's chasing Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goal record, took part in a full practice Friday at the Capitals' facility, skating on his regular line with Dylan Strome and Aliaksei Protas.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

What a year it has been for Connor McMichael. The 2019 first round pick is up to 17 goals in 40 games and is three points ...

The left wing practiced Monday on a line with Dubois at center and Aliaksei Protas at right wing. Ovechkin, who has 20 goals ...

TORONTO (AP) — Alex Ovechkin scored an empty-net goal in his return to action as the Washington Capitals upended the Toronto ...

Washington Capitals center Aliaksei Protas (21) looks to pass the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Utah Hockey Club, Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, in Salt Lake City. (AP ...