Most fans want rugged defenceman to be inserted in the Habs lineup just so he can beat up Capitals’ tough guys, but he can actually play.

The big names on the Washington Capitals are ready for the playoffs. That of course includes Ovechkin — all three of them. It ...

Alex Ovechkin scored his 891st career goal to move within four of breaking Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL record, helping the Washington Capitals defeat the host Boston Bruins 4-3 on Tuesday night.

Washington Capitals' Alexander Ovechkin details what it means ... I personally grabbed Nic Dowd this week and was pleasantly surprised by his 12 PIM in the contest. That category is usually ...

BOSTON (AP) — Alex Ovechkin scored his 891st career goal ... Washington Capitals to a 4-3 victory over the Boston Bruins. Nic Dowd and Tom Wilson also scored for Washington.

The start of the NHL playoffs is off to a heavy-hitting start, with nearly 80 per game early in the first round after an average of just over 40 during the regular season.

BOSTON — Alex Ovechkin scored his 891st career goal ... lead the Washington Capitals to a 4-3 National Hockey League victory over the Boston Bruins. Nic Dowd and Tom Wilson also scored for Washington.

The Habs picked up their first lead of the series on Wednesday in Washington but it was short-lived, requiring an attempt at ...