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Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin celebrates after scoring his 894th career goal during the third period against the Blackhawks on April 4, 2025, in Washington. It was Ovechkin's second goal of the night, tying Wayne Gretzky's all-time record. (Nick Wass/AP)

Alex Ovechkin ties Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record with his 894th goal: ‘It’s history. It’s great for the game.’

April 4, 2025 at 11:34 p.m.

In signature dramatic fashion, Alex Ovechkin scored the 894th goal of his career — and second of the game Friday night — to tie Wayne Gretzky's NHL record.

FILE – New Jersey Devils general manager Tom Fitzgerald speaks during an NHL hockey news conference, Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File)

Skate cut protection gets an emotional hockey dad endorsement at the NHL GMs meeting

March 18, 2025 at 3:57 p.m.

Cut-resistant neck, wrist and Achilles tendon protection is available and encouraged but not yet mandated at the NHL level.

Islanders center Brock Nelson celebrates after scoring against the Wild on Feb. 8, 2025, in St. Paul, Minn. (Bailey Hillesheim/AP)

NHL trade deadline: Colorado Avalanche acquire Brock Nelson from New York Islanders on busy day of deals

March 6, 2025 at 11:50 p.m.

The Colorado Avalanche made a big splash on the eve of the NHL trade deadline late Thursday night by getting center Brock Nelson from the New York Islanders.

Max Naumov reacts after performing Sunday, March 2, 2025, in Washington at the Legacy on Ice event, a figure skating tribute to support the families and loved ones affected by the Jan. 29, 2025, aviation incident. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Tears flow at a poignant figure skating event in Washington benefiting victims of the DC plane crash

March 2, 2025 at 7:25 p.m.

A star-studded group of some of the best U.S. figure skaters of the past and present took the ice in the nation's capital to remember and raise money for the...

49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. runs for a first down against the Dolphins on Dec. 22, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (Lynne Sladky/AP)

Washington Commanders acquire WR Deebo Samuel in a trade with the San Francisco 49ers

March 2, 2025 at 9:13 a.m.

The Washington Commanders have acquired wide receiver Deebo Samuel from the San Francisco 49ers for a fifth-round pick, pending a physical.

Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates his goal with teammates during the third period against the Lightning on March 1, 2025, in Washington. (Nick Wass/AP)

Alex Ovechkin scores 884th goal to move within 10 of tying Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career record

March 1, 2025 at 3:40 p.m.

Alex Ovechkin scored the 884th goal of his NHL career late in the Washington Capitals’ 3-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday, moving within 10 of tying Wayne...

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) skates among hats thrown onto the ice after he scored an empty-net goal for a hat trick during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Edmonton Oilers, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Hat trick puts Alex Ovechkin 13 away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career goals record

February 23, 2025 at 4:35 p.m.

Alex Ovechkin had so many chances to score in the Washington Capitals’ rout of the Edmonton Oilers that he joked, “I’ll take three.”

Canadian fans rally before the 4 Nations Face-Off championship game on Feb. 20, 2025, in Boston. (Charles Krupa/AP)

4 Nations Face-Off shatters expectations as a hockey showcase. The Milan Olympics are up next.

February 21, 2025 at 7:22 p.m.

Canada won the 4 Nations Face-Off by beating the United States for the championship. In the grand scheme of things, the NHL, its players and the sport of hockey all...

A man holds a sign on the sidewalk outside TD Garden before the 4 Nations Face-Off championship game between the United States and Canada on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Canadian anthem singer at 4 Nations Face-Off changes lyric to protest Trump’s 51st state remarks

February 21, 2025 at 9:28 a.m.

The singer who performed the Canadian anthem before the 4 Nations Face-Off championship game changed a lyric in “O Canada” as a response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s repeated remarks...

United States players celebrates their 3-1 win over Canada in the 4 Nations Face-Off on Feb. 15, 2025, in Montreal. (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP)

US beats Canada 3-1 to wrap up a spot in the 4 Nations tournament final

February 15, 2025 at 11:40 p.m.

The United States beat Canada 3-1 in the 4 Nations Face-Off on Saturday night, wrapping up a spot in the final by winning a game that started with three fights...

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