The Washington Capitals got a hot start from Alex Ovechkin thanks to an offseason focused on training and conditioning.

ALEX Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals is closing in on the NHL career goals record of 894 held by Wayne Gretzky.

Ovechkin’s absence has paused his pursuit of Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goals record. With 15 goals in 18 games this season, ...

After Ovechkin does return, though, it’s possible he’ll be close to Wayne Gretzky’s all-time NHL record of 894 goals by the ...

The 39-year-old was placed on injured reserve on Nov. 20 and was expected to miss four to six weeks recovering at that point.

Washington Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin is already hitting the ice amid his continuing recovery from an injury.

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He didn't want to impose the curfews he was asked to and recalled one incident involving Ovechkin.