June 26, 2004, when the Washington Capitals selected Alexander Ovechkin, also known as “Ovi,” as their number one overall ...

Former NHL winger Viktor Stålberg has defended Alexander Ovechkin over his public support for Vladimir Putin. Earlier this month, Ovechkin announced that the 2026/27 season would be his last in NHL ...

Sidney Crosby reacts to Alexander Ovechkin's retirement announcement as the Capitals star plays his final NHL season.

In a statement released on Washington's social media pages on Monday morning, Ovechkin announced his plans to retire, ...

Alexander Ovechkin, the greatest goalscorer in the history of the National Hockey League, and one of the greatest players the league has ever seen, has announced that he will be retiring following the ...

When Washington Capitals legend Alexander Ovechkin first stepped foot in San Jose, the San Jose Sharks hadn't yet debuted "Holiday" as their new goal song for the first time. The SAP Center was still ...

"The Great 8" is one of the greatest hockey players of all time.

Alex Ovechkin has announced that the 2026-27 season will be his final one in the NHL. Ovechkin became the NHL's all-time leading goal scorer in April 2025, surpassing Wayne Gretzky. Fellow NHL star ...

For years now, Washington Capitals star Alexander Ovechkin has been rightfully regarded as one of the greatest goal-scorers of all time. But as dangerous as he is on the ice, the Russian superstar has ...

NHL player Alexander Ovechkin waves to his family from the rink. Ovechkin has announced his retirement after 22 seasons. Photo courtesy of @aleksandrovechkinofficial on Instagram Known for his ...

"I love this game so much, but I know in my heart it's the right decision," Ovechkin said in a statement. "I am excited about this season with my teammates, and we will do everyth ...

Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin announced today, 21 years to the day after making his NHL debut, that the 2026-27 season will be his final NHL season. “My family and I decided this summer ...