The Capitals’ recall could get a chance to just fill that Ovechkin role, though they will more likely fill a third-line role to get up to speed and work with Lars Eller.

(AP) — Alex Ovechkin has not missed many games during ... relying on one or two players to win games,” said center Lars Eller, who rejoined the team in a trade from Pittsburgh a month ago.

The Seattle Kraken were entirely outmatched by Alexander Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals in a 3-0 loss as Ovechkin moved ...

For the only time this season, Alexander Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals traveled to Edmonton to play the Oilers. Edmonton was without Connor McDavid, as he served game one of his three-game ...

WASHINGTON — Alex Ovechkin scored his 872nd career goal ... to pass Gretzky’s mark of 894 this spring. Dylan Strome, Lars Eller, Andrew Mangiapane, Connor McMichael and Aliaksei Protas also ...

James Dator has been covering a wide range of sports for SB Nation for over a decade, with a special focus on the NFL. Alexander Ovechkin’s pursuit of The Great One is approaching its final stage.

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is back from his fractured left fibula and resuming his pursuit of Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goal record. Ovechkin entered this season needing 42 goals ...

Dylan Strome had three points on the day and Alexander Ovechkin scored the 872nd ... Gretzky’s mark of 894 this spring. Dylan Strome, Lars Eller, Andrew Mangiapane, Connor McMichael and Aliaksei ...

Alexander Ovechkin scored goal No. 875 of ... Daccord starred again with a terrific denial of Lars Eller on a 2-on-0 rush chance for Washington to again keep the Capitals from extending the ...