Alex Ovechkin scored career goal No. 891 for the Washington Capitals on XXXX night against the XXXX, putting him four away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL record of 894. Ovechkin notched the goal,

Ovechkin has scored his 891 goals in 1,484 games during 20 NHL seasons with Washington, which selected him with the No. 1 pick in the 2004 NHL Draft. Gretzky scored his 894 goals in 1,487 games during 20 NHL seasons with the Edmonton Oilers, Los Angeles Kings, St. Louis Blues and New York Rangers before retiring after the 1998-99 season.

Amherst native Ryan Leonard will make his NHL debut against the Bruins in Washington's Top 6 on Tuesday night.

ARLINGTON, Va. – The Washington Capitals have re-signed forward Spencer Smallman to a two-year, two-way contract, senior vice president and general manager Chris Patrick announced today. Smallman’s contract will carry an average annual value of $775,000 at the NHL level and $380,000 in AHL.

Washington Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin and his pursuit of history have been the biggest story in hockey this season, and that story is now entering its fin

Ovi is days away from breaking the NHL scoring record while Leonard, a Massachusetts-born, BC star from Pope Francis Prep in Springfield, is set to make his NHL debut in front of his hometown fans, family and friends on Tuesday night. His BC Eagles were eliminated from the NCAA tourney over the weekend.

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is facing the Boston Bruins as he continues his pursuit of Wayne Gretzky's goal record. Here's what to know:

Just ask newest member of the Washington Capitals, Ryan Leonard. He is on the verge of seeing Alex Ovechkin break Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goals record. However, Leonard had a text from the man ready to break the record.