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During a phone call last Tuesday, U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly backed Russian President Vladimir Putin's idea to organize hockey games between the two countries, according to a summary ...

Alex Ovechkin ended the season with 897 goals after scoring in the Washington Capitals’ regular-season finale Thursday night.

After scoring his 895th goal against the New York Islanders on Sunday, Alex Ovechkin is now officially the greatest ...

This story will be updated after the game. Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin has tied Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goal ...

Alex Ovechkin made history when he scored against the New York Islanders on a power play in the second period.

(AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates after scoring his 895th career goal during ...

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin has passed Wayne Gretzky for the all-time goal record. Breaking down his statistics.

Alex Ovechkin is the best goal scorer the NHL has ever seen. The long-time Washington Capital has been chasing the NHL's career goals record — held by Wayne Gretzky since 1999 — for some time.

The Stanley Cup was not awarded for the first time since 1919. Ovechkin consequently lost a season of his professional career in his very first year. Ovechkin is in his 20th season.

To celebrate Ovechkin's race to beat Wayne Gretzky's NHL goals record, let's take a look at the best, most humorous moments — mostly off the ice — from his NHL career. Let's dive in!

Ovechkin holds a number of NHL records, including the most power-play goals and the most goals scored with one team. His career in Washington has made him one of the biggest stars in professional ...