The Washington Capitals captain won the award for “Best Record-Breaking Performance” at the 2025 ESPYs on Wednesday.

Alex Ovechkin, the Washington Capitals icon, has acknowledged Wayne Gretzky after surpassing his NHL goals record. Ovechkin expressed gratitude in a video message at the ESPYs. Gretzky, present when Ovechkin tied and broke the record,

Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin broke the NHL's all-time goals record this past season, but there's another upcoming milestone that he's looking forward to.

NEW YORK — The NHL released the full 2025-26 schedule on Wednesday, the final 82-game season before the new collective bargaining agreement kicks in and increases it to 84.

Alex Ovechkin humbly dismisses comparisons to Michael Jordan, citing Jordan's unparalleled status and honoring his mother, a basketball legend. Despite his own impressive NHL achievements, including nearing 1,

The NHL's schedule makers probably don't know anything for sure. But they went for the potentially high-impact clash to end the regular season when the Washington Capitals take on the Pittsburgh Penguins. Washington heads to Pittsburgh for the final game of the 2025-26 season.

Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals celebrates after scoring against the Philadelphia Flyers on April 16, 2024, in Philadelphia. He's now in his 20th season in the NHL.

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin won an ESPY award Wednesday night for “Best Record-Breaking Performance.” The Great 8 won for the moment he scored his 895th career goal to break Wayne Gretzky’s record and become the top goal scorer in league history.