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Arlington students were ecstatic to get a chance to see Alex Ovechkin practice at the MedStar Capitals Iceplex. News4’s Juliana Valencia reports live.

Alex Ovechkin made history over the weekend scoring career goal 895, passing Wayne Gretzky for most-ever goals in the NHL. News4’s JP Finlay was on hand for the milestone moment.

Alex Ovechkin is skating into the week as the new GOAT – greatest of all time – in the world of hockey. Washington Capitals fans, the NHL and many across the D.C. area are celebrating Ovechkin’s 895th career goal to come out on top of the record books. At 39 years old, Ovechkin is now the greatest goal scorer in…

Alex Ovechkin is skating into the week as the new GOAT – greatest of all time – in the world of hockey, and Capital One Arena is opening The Ovi Shop on Monday so fans can commemorate the major milestone. News4’s Joseph Olmo reports.

Washington Capitals fans packed into a bar at the Wharf to cheer on Alex Ovechkin as he broke the NHL career goal record. News4’s Jessica Albert reports. 

Ovechkin scored a historic goal against Sorokin and then asked his fellow Russian for a keepsake.

Ovechkin netted the 895th goal of his career to become the top scorer in league history.

Tickets to see Ovechkin potentially make NHL history won’t be cheap. Here’s how to watch on TV or your phone.

News4’s Walter Morris got reaction from fans outside Capital One Arena after Alex Ovechkin scored his 894th career goal, tied with Wayne Gretzky for first all-time in the NHL. 

The Washington Capitals’ star scored the 894th goal of his career to pull even with “The Great One.”

Washington Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin cemented his place in NHL history, surpassing Wayne Gretzky’s legendary scoring record of 894 goals. Ovechkin’s former teammates reflect on his rise to hockey greatness and his relentless drive that defined his career.

Former Caps star Devante Smith-Pelly spoke with News4 about the anticipation the team and the city is feeling.

How many Blockbuster video stores were still open when Alex Ovechkin scored his first NHL goal in 2005? Here’s what the world looked like back then.

Alex Ovechkin is skating toward breaking the NHL’s all-time goal-scoring record, and the Washington Capitals are splashing murals and goal counters around the city to celebrate what they’re calling The Gr8 Chase. The Caps captain is just eight goals shy of overtaking “The Great One” Wayne Gretzky to become the league’s top scorer of all time. Gretzky scored 894...

As Alexander Ovechkin nears the all-time NHL goals record, Capital One Arena is celebrating with special displays. News4’s Doug Kammerer and JP Finlay check them out.

Alex Ovechkin scored the 884th goal of his NHL career to move 10 away from tying Wayne Gretzky’s record. The Washington Capitals captain beat fellow Russian Andrei Vasilevskiy of the Tampa Bay Lightning with four minutes left in the third period. Ovechkin’s 31st goal of the season is his 12th in 22 games against Vasilevskiy. Despite the 39-year-old scoring, the...

Washington Capitals defenseman Dylan McIlrath participated in a skate with local children at Canal Park Ice Rink Tuesday for Monumental Sports and Entertainment’s District of Play initiative.

The Washington Capitals hosted students and faculty from Howard University for a panel discussion and unveiled new jerseys for Black History Month.

The NHL-leading Washington Capitals have signed goaltender Logan Thompson to a six-year contract extension worth $35.1 million. Thompson will count $5.85 million against the salary cap from when the new deal kicks in next season through 2030-31. The 27-year-old late bloomer has thrived in Washington since joining the team last summer in a trade from Vegas. He has won 22...

Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals is chasing the NHL career goals record of 894 held by Wayne Gretzky. Ovechkin entered the season 42 goals short of breaking a record that long seemed unapproachable. He missed 16 games with a broken leg but resumed his pursuit in December.