Washington Capitals

The Washington Capitals spent quality time with their families on the ice before the long grind of the Stanley Cup playoffs.

Washington Capitals fans feel the excitement of the playoffs after a successful season. News4’s Walter Morris reports from a pep rally at Union Market.

A week full of tributes to new NHL goal king Alex Ovechkin concluded with Ovi giving his jersey to a friend. News4’s JP Finlay reports the reunion highlights the relationship the Great 8 forged with the local hockey community.

The Washington Capitals welcomed Alex Ovechkin back to D.C. with a fan event befitting the NHL all-time leading goal scorer. News4’s Tommy McFly reports.

On April 6, 2025, Alex Ovechkin made history, passing Wayne Gretzky for the most goals in NHL history. News4’s Ted Oberg caught up with sports insider JP Finlay and photojournalist Chris Kerwin to break it all down — from Ovechkin’s relentless playing style to how he’s handled the spotlight during the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Plus, what’s next for Ovi after this...

The celebrations are just getting started for the Washington Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin after he secured his spot on top of the record books as the NHL’s all-time goal-scorer. Fans will get a chance to celebrate Ovi during a special fan event Friday at Capital One Arena. The location of Friday’s fan event was moved to accommodate a large number...

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...