Some NHL skaters are known for racking up a lot of points in their careers. Some are known as defensive experts. Among the scorers, some are known as “playmakers” for their ability to pile up assists.

It’s official: Alex Ovechkin is calling it a career after this season. Ovechkin, the longtime captain of the Washington Capitals and the NHL’s all-time leading goal scorer, informed his teammates on ...

Ovechkin is a unique beast, perfectly tailored to be the NHL’s all-time goal-scoring leader. Who else might stand a chance?

Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin confirmed he plans to retire at the end of the season. The NHL's all-time goals leader with 929, Ovechkin said he made the decision over the summer and wanted ...