The Great Eight is within striking distance of Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL goals record of 894, which Gretzky reached on March 29, 1999, against the New York Islanders. Ovechkin began this season ...

The Capitals take on the Jets in a showdown between both conference leaders. WASHINGTON — The Washington Capitals are getting a good measuring stick matchup on Saturday, as they’re finally back home ...

The Winnipeg Jets and Washington Capitals are in a hotly-contested battle for first overall in the NHL heading into ...

Arniel got his back up in Washington on Saturday morning, when he was asked about the Jets’ reliance on Connor Hellebuyck ...

Ovechkin met with Bondra’s grandson before practice and stopped to take photos with the young fan and give him the gift. Bondra’s grandson, wearing his grandfather’s No. 12 Capitals jersey, wasted no ...

Analyzing Saturday’s Winnipeg Jets at Washington Capitals odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

Stay updated on Alex Ovechkin's incredible goal-scoring journey with our live tracker, stats, and milestones as he chases NHL history and records here.

The Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin is not just an NHL superstar with his sights set on Gretzky's scoring record. He is also renowned for loving his native Russia and her people.

Winnipeg Jets at Washington Capitals (7 p.m. ET; MNMT, NHLN, SNW, CITY) ...

Coming off a two-goal game against the Bruins that vaulted him into a tie with Ilya Kovalchuk for top spot in Winnipeg/Atlanta franchise history, Scheifele’s 328 career goals are dwarfed by Ovechkin’s ...

The teams with the two highest point totals in the NHL will face off on Saturday night when the Winnipeg Jets visit the Washington Capitals.

OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Alex Ovechkin moved within 19 goals of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record, scoring on a late power play in the Washington Capitals’ 5-4 overtime loss to the Ottawa Senators on ...