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.

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

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.

Following the Washington Capitals' 2-1 overtime loss in Game 1 against the Carolina Hurricanes, head coach Spencer Carbery delivered a harsh four-word statement to captain Alex Ovechkin and the rest of the team.

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.

Washington Capitals coach Spencer Carbery shared his thoughts following the team's 5-2 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 4, putting the Caps on the verge of elimination.

During a White House press conference with Canadian PM Mark Carney, Trump praises Alex Ovechkin in an offbeat answer about Canada relations.

Saturday night action in the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs ended with a shutout and a buzzer beater. The Hurricanes began the night with a Game 3 shutout of Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals.