The 39-year-old winger took a pass from Rasmus Sandin on a 2-on-1 breakaway and fired it past rookie Leevi Merilainen, the record 179th goaltender he's scored on.

Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin has scored goals against more unique goalies than any player in NHL history, passing Jaromir Jagr.

The Washington Capitals are fiddling with the lineup to try and help Alex Ovechkin break an all-time great scoring record.

Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin scored in the 3rd period against the Nashville Predators to bring him within 21 goals of Wayne Gretzky.

For the first time in his career, there is no one between Ovechkin and Gretzky on the all-time list. He passed Gordie Howe for second place in 2022-23, breaking Gretzky's record f

While Washington Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin continues to chase down Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goals record, he broke a different record on Thursday night.

Alex Ovechkin scored with 1:53 left in overtime to give the Washington Capitals a 1-0 victory over the Ottawa Senators

Alexander Ovechkin broke another NHL record Thursday night against the Ottawa Senators. It wasn't the all-time goals record he's been chasing for several seasons but it's an impressive mark nonetheless.

Alex Ovechkin's chase for the NHL career goals record has made him, and the Washington Capitals, the NHL's hottest bet.

NHL star Alex Ovechkin picked up another record on Thursday night as he moved closer to replacing Wayne Gretzky as the league’s all-time leading scorer.

The Ottawa Senators fell short against the NHL-leading Washington Capitals in Thursday's 1-0 overtime loss, but proved they can hold their own against the best.