Ovechkin’s absence hasn’t slowed the Capitals’ momentum. They have gone 8-2-1 in his absence, surging to the top of the ...

And thus, the Great 8's pursuit of the all-time NHL record for goals, currently held by Wayne Gretzky, is now paused. Ovechkin currently ... with that number rising to 0.58 goals per game if ...

Ovechkin (fibula) participated at practice Saturday in a non-contact jersey, per Sammi Silber of The Hockey News. This was a big step in Ovechkin's recovery from a broken fibula suffered Nov. 18.

Alex Ovechkin is considered week-to-week after injuring his lower left leg in the Washington Capitals' most recent game at Utah, an absence that is expected to slow down his pursuit of Wayne ...

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin shoots during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Friday, Nov. 8, 2024, in Washington. Credit: AP/Nick Wass Ovechkin ...

But it was Ovechkin’s departure early in the third period Monday, after a leg-on-leg collision with Utah forward Jack McBain, that cast a shadow over an otherwise dominant road trip. Ovechkin ...

There were questions if Ovechkin would be able to score 40 in a single season again, but he’s proving that age is just a number. Last year’s slow start is well in the past, and he’s playing ...