CBC Sports explains what's going on with hockey at the next Winter Games, and why Russia won't have a team in Milan.

The Washington Capitals continue to earn attention as the NHL Awards are unveiled, with captain Alex Ovechkin and Logan Thompson earning consideration for the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy.

After breaking the legendary Wayne Gretzky’s longstanding record for most career goals, few would blame Washington Capitals ...

Beat writer Corey Masisak looks back on nearly two decades of hockey writing to rank the best individual seasons he’s covered.

ARLINGTON, Va. — Alex Ovechkin is four months away from turning 40 and still was among the Washington Capitals' most consistent hitters in the first round of the NHL playoffs. Color his ...

Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals not only finished his chase of Wayne Gretzky’s career NHL goals record this season, he’s given himself some breathing room over the Great One.

NEW YORK -- After Alex Ovechkin scored his NHL record-breaking 895th goal -- in vintage Ovechkin fashion, from his "office," on an old-school wrist shot -- he skated to center ice and belly flopped.

Who is the greatest of all time? Alex Ovechkin is now making his own GOAT case in professional hockey. With his 895th career goal on Sunday, the Washington Capitals star has accomplished what was ...

Amna Nawaz: With his trademark shot from the spot on the ice known as his office, 39-year-old Alex Ovechkin officially cemented himself as the NHL's all-time leading scorer. The goal broke one of ...

Alex Ovechkin etched himself into NHL history on April 6, 2025, when he surpassed Wayne Gretzky for most goals scored in league history with 895. Moments after he scored the record-breaking goal ...

Alex Ovechkin has broken Wayne Gretzky's record for most goals in NHL history by scoring the 895th goal of his career on Sunday. The Washington Capitals' captain made history when he scored ...

Beyond that, inside the visitors’ locker room at UBS Arena, there weren’t many obvious signs of what took place Sunday, what Alex Ovechkin accomplished. It felt crowded, sure, and a few more ...