WASHINGTON (AP) — Alex Ovechkin scored the 877th goal of his career to move 18 away from breaking the NHL record, but the Washington Capitals lost 5-4 in overtime to the Winnipeg Jets on ...

Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals is closing in on the NHL ... multi-goal games, second to Gretzky (189). Ovechkin earlier this season became the 60th player to record 700 career assists.

Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals is closing in on the NHL ... multi-goal games, second to Gretzky (189). Ovechkin earlier this season became the 60th player to record 700 career assists.

Mika Zibanejad and Brett Berard both scored in the first period, and Jonathan Quick held off the Bruins with 32 saves in the victory. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.

WASHINGTON — Alex Ovechkin scored the 877th goal of his career to move 18 away from breaking the NHL record, but the Washington Capitals lost 5-4 in overtime to the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday ...

Mark Scheifele reached the 30 goal for the fourth time in his career to extend the Jets lead ... Parker Ford scored his first NHL goal to add extra insurance before Kyle Connor scored his 30th ...

Ovechkin scored his 23nd goal of the season to push his career total to 876. Gretzky scored 894 goals in the NHL. Ovechkin pulled the Capitals to 4-3 on a long wrist shot with 6:59 left. The ...

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is surging with a four-game goal streak as he pursues Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goal record. Ovechkin entered this season needing 42 goals to break ...

Marc Gatcomb scored his first NHL goal and the New York Islanders won their sixth straight game with a 3-0 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday night. It was the 21st career shutout ...

Ovechkin scored his 23nd goal of the season to push his career total to 876. Gretzky scored 894 goals in the NHL. Ovechkin pulled the Capitals to 4-3 on a long wrist shot with 6:59 left.

Marc Gatcomb scored his first NHL goal and the New York Islanders won their sixth straight game with a 3-0 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday night. It was the 21st career shutout ...