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Ovechkin scores 898th goal as Capitals top Wild 5-1 for their 4th straight victory

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Ovechkin scores 898th goal as Capitals top Wild 5-1 for their 4th straight victory

Chychrun scores in OT to lift Capitals to 3-2 victory over Lightning for third straight win

Chychrun scores in OT to lift Capitals to 3-2 victory over Lightning for third straight win

Protas has 2 goals and an assist as Capitals beat Islanders 4-2

Protas has 2 goals and an assist as Capitals beat Islanders 4-2

Alex Ovechkin is ready for his 21st season in Washington and his first after turning 40

Alex Ovechkin is ready for his 21st season in Washington and his first after turning 40

The NHL season will feature Florida threepeat bid and a return to the Winter Olympics

The NHL season will feature Florida threepeat bid and a return to the Winter Olympics

Old guard still runs the Metropolitan Division, though times could be changing soon

Old guard still runs the Metropolitan Division, though times could be changing soon

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After a 111-point season that included Ovechkin’s record, the Capitals try for an encore

After a 111-point season that included Ovechkin’s record, the Capitals try for an encore

Islanders top pick Matthew Schaefer headlines the NHL rookies to watch

Islanders top pick Matthew Schaefer headlines the NHL rookies to watch

Washington Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin releases new cereal to celebrate making NHL history

Washington Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin releases new cereal to celebrate making NHL history

From DC pride to traffic worries: Those living near the Commanders’ future stadium voice hopes, concerns

From DC pride to traffic worries: Those living near the Commanders’ future stadium voice hopes, concerns

Alex Ovechkin just turned 40. The Washington star’s future past this season remains uncertain

Alex Ovechkin just turned 40. The Washington star’s future past this season remains uncertain

NHL training camps open with Oilers’ Connor McDavid unsigned and Panthers’ Matthew Tkachuk out

NHL training camps open with Oilers’ Connor McDavid unsigned and Panthers’ Matthew Tkachuk out

Capitals put assistant coach Mitch Love on leave pending an NHL investigation

Capitals put assistant coach Mitch Love on leave pending an NHL investigation

Washington Capitals’ Alex Alexeyev pepper-sprayed by police, charged with public intoxication

Washington Capitals’ Alex Alexeyev pepper-sprayed by police, charged with public intoxication

Capitals 5-on-5 playoff preview: Clashing with Carolina

Capitals 5-on-5 playoff preview: Clashing with Carolina

Capitals to kick off second round of Eastern Conference on Tuesday against Carolina

Capitals to kick off second round of Eastern Conference on Tuesday against Carolina

Capitals 5-on-5 Playoff Preview: Matching up with Montreal

Capitals 5-on-5 Playoff Preview: Matching up with Montreal

Lighting the lamp: Preparing for the playoffs

Lighting the lamp: Preparing for the playoffs

Caps fans celebrate Ovechkin’s record breaking status with sweet swag

Caps fans celebrate Ovechkin’s record breaking status with sweet swag

‘This is truly a hockey town’: Caps radio announcer boasts Alex Ovechkin’s legacy after historic goal

‘This is truly a hockey town’: Caps radio announcer boasts Alex Ovechkin’s legacy after historic goal

Capitals fans across DC cheer for Alex Ovechkin’s record-breaker

Capitals fans across DC cheer for Alex Ovechkin’s record-breaker

8 great moments on Ovechkin’s road to 895 goals

8 great moments on Ovechkin’s road to 895 goals

Alex Ovechkin surpasses Wayne Gretzky as NHL’s all-time leading goal scorer

Alex Ovechkin surpasses Wayne Gretzky as NHL’s all-time leading goal scorer

Army vet travels country to see Capitals star Alex Ovechkin chase NHL scoring record

Army vet travels country to see Capitals star Alex Ovechkin chase NHL scoring record

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