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Alex Ovechkin has publicly supported Vladimir Putin for more than a decade, but with few repercussions or media criticism, the story too messy for many.

The first three days of the earliest leaguewide start in NHL history delivered scores straight out of the 1980s.

Each of Washington's top line forwards scored goals, and Anthony Beauvillier's tally just moments after the opening face-off set the tone early, as the Capitals beat the Penguins 5-3 in the final home opener of Alex Ovechkin's 22-year career.

Logan Cooley made a between-the-legs, highlight-reel pass in a game early this season. Older Utah Mammoth teammate Anders Lee watched in amazement.

Wednesday's opener already had plenty of juice with the rival Pittsburgh Penguins descending on the District for one of two times this season. However, captain Alex Ovechkin's announcement Monday that this season is his last in the NHL has altered ...

Alexander Ovechkin has finally decided it's time. The legendary Washington Capitals captain officially announced Monday that this season, his 22nd in the National Hockey League, will be his last.

Alex Ovechkin told his Washington Capitals teammates that this will be his final season in the NHL.

Chicago Blackhawks coach Jeff Blashill ruled out top defenseman Bowen Byram from playing at Buffalo on Saturday night because of a family matter.