Ovechkin met with Bondra’s grandson before practice and stopped to take photos with the young fan and give him the gift. Bondra’s grandson, wearing his grandfather’s No. 12 Capitals jersey, wasted no ...

PHOTOS: Alex Ovechkin has been role model his whole career. That goes beyond Washington and Russia The admiration starts at home, from players who were years or decades from putting on skates when ...

FILE - Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) shoots the puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Nashville Predators, Nov. 6, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick ...

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin awaits a face off during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Winnipeg Jets, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass ...