(AP Photo/Terrance Williams) The Washington Capitals mascot celebrates after left wing Alex Ovechkin, not pictured, scores his 886th goal during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the ...

The Washington Capitals announced today several fan initiatives in support of Alex Ovechkin and his pursuit of the NHL’s ...

Alex Ovechkin has scored his 888th career goal to move seven away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL career record. Ovechkin ...

On Wednesday, March 19th, from 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM the Washington Capitals and Bethesda ... Landestoy from 4:30-5:30 p.m., photo opp with Capitals mascot Slapshot, sweepstakes entry for Caps tickets ...

It’s been an eventful season for the NHL’s Washington Capitals. In the midst of celebrating the franchise’s 50th year, the ...

WASHINGTON — As Capitals all-time great ... A special in-bowl goal counter has returned to Capital One Arena, with Capitals mascot Slapshot celebrating each Ovechkin goal.

Alex Ovechkin is a step closer to NHL history after the "Great 8" reached a fitting number in his pursuit of Wayne Gretzky's career goals record.

Ovechkin scored his 888th goal Thursday night in a victory by the Washington Capitals over Philadelphia ... Rattle & Roll” blared from speakers as mascot Slapshot flipped the goal counter ...