So, what exactly is behind the team's recent struggles? "I think other teams are a little bit more aware of what we bring to ...

Before his injury, Ovechkin led the league with 15 goals through 18 games. He remains on pace for 55 goals and 91 points, and ...

JJ Peterka had a goal and an assist and had the deciding goal in the shootout to help lead the Buffalo Sabres to a 4-3 win ...

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin returned to action Saturday night from a broken leg, resuming his run at Wayne Gretzky's goal record and trying to aid his team's run toward the top record in ...

- Alex Ovechkin will make his long-awaited return from a fractured left fibula in style, as he faces one of the teams he ...

Alex Ovechkin scored his 872nd career goal to move 23 away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record, and the Washington ...

The blue-liner’s ability to defend at a high level helps explain how Washington was able to absorb the loss of Matt Roy, who was injured in the season opener.

Alex Ovechkin scored his 872nd career goal to move 23 away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record, and the Washington ...

The Capitals have been playing well, with a 5-4-1 record in their last 10 games. They'll visit the KeyBank Center in Buffalo on Monday night.

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin returned to action Saturday night from a broken leg, resuming his run at Wayne Gretzky's goal record and trying to aid his team's run toward the top record ...

WASHINGTON — Alex Ovechkin scored his 872nd career goal to move 23 away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL record, and the Washington Capitals beat the struggling New York Rangers 7-4 Saturday.