The Washington Capitals came into the matchup against the New York Islanders looking for two things: a chance to put themselves into playoff position and to make history. Before the puck was ...

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin has broken Wayne Gretzky's NHL career ... This season, he also passed Gordie Howe for most goals scored after 30 and set records for game-winning goals ...

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Washington Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin ties Gordie Howe's record in loss against the Pittsburgh Penguins.

The Capitals issued a social media warning after the Canadiens clinched their spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Alex Ovechkin broke Wayne Gretzky's goal-scoring record with his 895th goal. Predators forward Steven Stamkos, the third-highest active goal scorer, praised Ovechkin's longevity and consistency.

Gretzky has held the NHL goals record since 1994, when he broke Howe's record by potting his 802nd goal. He retired in 1999 after pushing the record to 894. "I don't care what era you play in ...

A couple decades later Gordie Howe finished his 33-year career with 801 goals. Unable to view our graphics? Click here to see them. So how did Gretzky ... y said about his record this past fall ...