F: Alexander Steen (765 games ... 385 points) F: Alex Ovechkin (1,447 games, 870 goals, 707 assists, 1,577 points) D: John Carlson (1,046 games, 154 goals, 544 assists, 698 points) D: Mike Green (575 ...

The Capitals used to have a similar plight with Ovechkin ($9.5 million), defenseman John Carlson ($8 million), Backstrom ($9.2 million) and Oshie ($5.75 million). But Backstrom and Oshie are on ...

Goal No. 867 was assisted by Pierre-Luc Dubois, while No. 868 was on the power play, and assisted by John Carlson and Dylan Strome. Alex Ovechkin nets his second goal of the game to put the ...

With a 3-0 victory over the Seattle Kraken on Thursday, the Washington Capitals extended their winning streak to six games.

Alex Ovechkin moved within 20 goals of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record with an empty-netter, helping the Washington ...

Carlson logged an assist and two PIM in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Oilers. Carlson helped out on a Tom Wilson tally in the first period. The 35-year-old Carlson has five points over his last eight ...

with John Carlson calling him a "warrior." The Kraken pushed back in the final period, but Washington’s defence, combined with Lindgren’s goaltending, maintained the shutout. Ovechkin’s late ...

Greg Wyshynski is ESPN's senior NHL writer. Before re-signing, Ovechkin told Capitals owner Ted Leonsis that he didn't want to be "a third-line guy playing 8 to 10 minutes a game." He didn't want ...

Alexander Ovechkin's chase for Hockey Hall of Famer Wayne Gretzky's all-time goals record is now down to the final 20 tallies. The Washington Capitals captain potted an empty-net goal to shore up ...