His long connection to Russian President Vladimir Putin complicates Alex Ovechkin's legacy in the eyes of some.

Alex Ovechkin is now five goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record after scoring the 890th of his career in the ...

Alexander Ovechkin scores an empty-netter with 0. ... The goal was assisted by Aliaksei Protas and Pierre-Luc Dubois. Alex Ovechkin comes one goal closer to the record after scoring an empty ...

Thanks to Alexander Ovechkin, one record was finally broken for the first time in three decades. On April 6, 2025, Ovechkin ...

Reports Wayne Gretzky plans to be present for Capitals' coming games as Alex Ovechkin closes in on his NHL goal record: Reports Aliaksei Protas addresses Alex Ovechkin passing up on a goal amid ...

The Washington Capitals superstar continues to close in on Gretzky’s longstanding record of 894 career NHL goals.

WASHINGTON – For Alex Ovechkin, scoring the 890th goal of ... the 39-year-old said it was Aliaksei Protas' shorthanded tally at the start of the period that sparked the rally.