WASHINGTON -- Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals appeared to be at a crossroads after being swept by the New York ...

Ovehckin is 23 goals back of the all-time leader, meaning Washington's games in late March and April will be must-see TV.

The Rangers won last night but remain far away from Stanley Cup contention. How can this team be fixed? We asked an NHL player, team exec, player agent and a 90-year-old hockey historian to diagnose ...

RALEIGH, N.C. — Playing defense at the highest levels of hockey requires patience. Jump too quickly at a loose puck and you risk exposing your goaltender to a breakaway by one of the skilled and ...

Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals is closing in on the NHL career goals record of 894 held by Wayne Gretzky.

Gary Bettman and his NHL aides deserve another bow of congratulations. The Outdoor Classic in Chicago is the latest fresh-air ...

Doc’s Sports offers NHL expert picks for every game on our hockey predictions page. As it currently stands, the defending champion Florida Panthers are the favorites to win the Atlantic Division at ...

The New York Rangers started the new calendar year with a much-needed win. Now they'll look to keep it going when they visit the Washington Capitals on Saturday afternoon.

Lawson Crouse scored twice and the Utah Hockey Club rallied to beat the Calgary Flames 5-3 on Thursday night to end a five-game winless streak. Logan Cooley, Clayton Keller, and Kevin Stenlund — into ...

The Washington Capitals lost a shootout contest against the Minnesota Wild in their recent contest. They managed to snag a point against a rock solid Wild team ...

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is already one of the most heralded players in NHL history. The legendary forward ...

Evgeni Malkin is the 19th best player this century? Think again. Plus: Lineup updates, betting odds and how to watch Penguins ...