WASHINGTON -- Alex Ovechkin is one step closer to NHL history after the "Great 8" reached a fitting number in his pursuit of Wayne Gretzky's career goals record. Ovechkin scored his 888th goal ...

The goal gave Ovechkin his 21st straight season with at least 20 goals, a milestone he has reached in every NHL season he has played. Francis recorded 20 or more goals in 20 of his 23 NHL seasons, ...

Alex Ovechkin continues to bend NHL history to his will, even in games that end in defeat. On Sunday night in Nashville, the Washington Capitals captain reached another milestone that reinforces the ...

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is an ageless wonder who is showing little-to-no signs of slowing down. Ovechkin, despite being 40 years of age already, continues to bag home the goals; he ...

Alex Ovechkin surpassed Ron Francis for the second-most 20-goal seasons in NHL history and moved within one of Gordie Howe’s League record, reaching the milestone for the Washington Capitals in a 3-2 ...

Ovechkin was tied with Hockey Hall of Famer Ron Francis with 20 20-goal campaigns, and is now behind only Gordie Howe, who finished his own Hall of Fame career with 22 seasons with at least 20 goals.