Alex Ovechkin explains why he chose jersey number 8 and why he originally didn’t wear it in Russia
Alex Ovechkin's number 8 jersey has become one of the most recognizable in NHL history over the past two decades. Since the…
Alex Ovechkin inspires FC Dynamo Moscow to late-match victory after ceremonial first kick with UFC fighter
Alex Ovechkin and UFC fighter Sharabutdin Magomedov participated in the ceremonial first kick ahead of Dynamo Moscow and Dynamo Makhachkala's match in…
Alex Ovechkin reveals where he plans to live after his NHL career ends
Alex Ovechkin has spent more than two decades building a life in North America, but when his hockey career is eventually over,…
Alex Ovechkin’s son Sergei scores hat trick in Ovi Cup gala match for second straight year
Sergei Ovechkin put together another MVP performance at the annual Ovi Cup gala match. Sergei, age 7, played on the same team…
Evgeny Kuznetsov signs one-year KHL contract with Sibir Novosibirsk
Evgeny Kuznetsov's offseason search for a new team is over. KHL club Sibir Novosibirsk announced Saturday that they have signed Kuznetsov to…
‘NHL expansion is coming’: Top player agent says Houston and Atlanta both emerging as destinations for new teams
The NHL doesn't seem likely to be a 32-team league for much longer. Allan Walsh, one of hockey's premier player agents, is…
Alex Ovechkin tells story of why he once taped a toilet plunger to his stick at Capitals practice
Alex Ovechkin is not one to usually mess around with his hockey sticks, but he made a funny exception during the 2011-12…
Zdeno Chara involved in bicycle accident during training ride, says injured runner was at fault
Legendary NHL defenseman Zdeno Chara was involved in a bicycle accident while training in his native Slovakia last week, per Slovak outlet…
Pittsburgh Penguins sign forward with just 14 career points to an 8-year, $32 million contract extension
The Pittsburgh Penguins made a very surprising move on Thursday. The club announced that they have re-signed restricted free agent forward Ville…
Capitals goaltending prospect Antoine Keller opens up about leaving North America last season, future path back to organization
Antoine Keller had a roller-coaster 2025-26 season, playing for teams in both North America and Europe. The Washington Capitals goaltending prospect started…
Roger McQueen pays homage to Lightning McQueen with jersey number choice of 95
Roger McQueen, the Anaheim Ducks' first-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft (10th overall), wears number 95 as a Cars tribute, recently…
Alex Ovechkin will play on same team as son Sergei during gala match at annual Ovi Cup
Alex Ovechkin will get a chance to share the ice with his oldest son, Sergei Ovechkin, once again this summer. The Washington…
Why Alex Ovechkin’s Capitals teammates once dropped him off on the side of a highway with all his bags
Alex Ovechkin has left plenty of opponents stranded during his NHL career. One time, his own Washington Capitals teammates left him on…
Adley Rutschman learned he was traded to Red Sox while walking into Spider-Man movie with his Orioles teammates
Adley Rutschman was supposed to spend his evening watching Spider-Man save the day. Instead, the Baltimore Orioles catcher learned that his own…
Andrew Cristall reveals what he hopes fans say after first watching him play
Andrew Cristall is not a prototypical hockey player. The Washington Capitals' 2023 second-round pick is small, both in height and weight. He…
Nicklas Backstrom remains on medical leave, absent as Brynäs begins on-ice training for 2026-27 SHL season
Nicklas Backstrom is back in a familiar and frustrating spot. The legendary Washington Capitals center was absent when Brynäs IF reconvened for…
Alex Ovechkin makes surprising choice when asked to name favorite all-time hockey player
Alex Ovechkin had quite an interesting answer when asked to name who his favorite all-time hockey player is. The topic came up…
Cole Hutson on celebrating his first NHL goal with Alex Ovechkin: ‘He might’ve been happier than I was, which is pretty crazy’
Cole Hutson scored his first NHL goal on March 18, 2026, in his NHL debut against the Ottawa Senators at Capital One…
Dylan Strome, John Carlson, and Martin Fehervary among guests who attend Connor McMichael’s wedding
Connor McMichael got married to his longtime girlfriend, Lene, on Saturday night, and several Washington Capitals players, past and present, were in…
Dmitry Orlov reflects on approaching end of Alex Ovechkin-Sidney Crosby era: ‘It will be sad’
Ahead of participating in the Match of the Year, San Jose Sharks defenseman Dmitry Orlov celebrated his 35th birthday in Saint Petersburg,…
