His long connection to Russian President Vladimir Putin complicates Alex Ovechkin's legacy in the eyes of some.

Alex Ovechkin moved one step closer to NHL history on Sunday, scoring his 890th career goal in the Washington Capitals ’ 8–5 ...

Five charts how close the Capitals Alex Ovechkin is to overtaking Wayne Gretzky's career goal scoring title and how both ...

Alex Ovechkin is now five goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record after scoring the 890th of his career in the ...

In this edition, former Buffalo Sabres coach Don Granato writes about Alex Ovechkin, who is five goals from breaking Wayne ...

Alex Ovechkin is nearing Wayne Gretzky’s NHL goals record, with just 6 more needed to surpass the milestone. Meanwhile, Heritage Auctions is featuring three game-worn Ovechkin jerseys ...

Ovechkin is getting closer than ever to Wayne Gretzky now. The Great One with the undefeatable career NHL goals! 894! Alex Ovechkin is at 889, just 6 career NHL goals away from Wayne Gretzky ...

Raised in the final years of the Soviet sports system by parents who were already accomplished athletes, Ovechkin was given ...

Alex Ovechkin almost stopped playing hockey. His mother, Tatyana, was a basketball player, his father, Mikhail, was a soccer ...

Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin didn't get closer to breaking Wayne Gretzky's all-time record on Thursday night, and his biggest moment came after the final horn. Following Washington ...

Years before it became obvious that Alex Ovechkin was going to smash the NHL’s all-time goals record, he had an unbroken five-season run leading the league in power-play goals. The 101 pucks he ...