Alex Ovechkin, at 40, and 20-year-old rookie Ryan Leonard achieved a historic NHL first, both scoring multiple goals in the Capitals' 7-1 win. Ovechkin's two goals pushed his career total to 911, while Leonard added two goals and two assists.

After Tuesday’s matchup between the Los Angeles Kings and Washington Capitals at Crypto.com Arena, the Capitals lined up to honor Anze Kopitar with hugs and handshakes. Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin led the way, and his teammates followed suit in showing respect to one of the greats, who will be retiring at the end of the season.

When the Capitals visited San Jose in March of last season, Ovechkin scored his 34th goal of the year and the 887th of his illustrious career in what became a 5-1 win over the Sharks.

Washington hands the Kings their fifth loss in the past seven games, 3-1, as Alex Ovechkin and Anže Kopitar both contribute in what is likely their final meeting.

The Washington Capitals have won their last three games, and are currently 11-8-2. In the process, captain Alex Ovechkin has

As Alex Ovechkin continues to make history for the Capitals, the team celebrated his accomplishments before the game with the Jets.

MONTREAL (AP) — Alex Ovechkin padded his NHL goals record and moved up a couple other big lists in the Washington Capitals' 8-4 romp over the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday night. Ovechkin had his 33rd career hat trick to tie Brett Hull for fourth in NHL history and added an assist as he moved past Joe Sakic into 10th on the points list.