Midway through the night, the NHL reposted a Bleacher Report's B/R Open Ice graphic celebrating Ovechkin’s 77th career playoff goal, which pushed him past Mario Lemieux for 12th place all-time in league history.

Nastasiya Ovechkin shared a video on Instagram. She showed a custom gift from Nike for her husband, Alex Ovechkin. The gift was to celebrate his 895th NHL goal.

The puck left Dainius Zubrus' stick along the boards and found Alex Ovechkin in the slot.Ovechkin unleashed the one timer that would become his calling card over his NHL career, beating Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Pascal Leclaire.

The Hurricanes beat the Capitals, 5-2, on Monday night to take a 3-1 lead in their second-round playoff series.

The Carolina Hurricanes host the Washington Capitals in the second round of the NHL Playoffs with a 2-1 lead in the series.

In the midst of a crucial playoff series, Washington’s veteran stars, Alex Ovechkin and John Carlson, are failing to deliver when it matters most. As the Capitals face elimination, questions arise about whether their loyalty to aging stars is hindering the team’s chances.

President Donald Trump referenced NHL star Alex Ovechkin during a May 6 meeting with May 6. Here's why the internet reacted.

On Thursday, the NHL announced the first six members of the Quarter-Century Team, with all of them making their debuts before the 21st Century began but continu