His mother, Tatyana, won two Olympic golds playing ... His father especially encouraged his son’s appetites. Alex Ovechkin was raised unrestrained. My dad always said, ‘Play your game.

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is in hot pursuit of hockey history, and the veteran NHL star made a commitment Wednesday that will have an impact beyond the sport. The Capitals announced ...

Washington Capitals star captain Alex Ovechkin is turning his pursuit of the NHL record for goals scored into a fundraiser for pediatric cancer. Ovechkin announced Wednesday the founding of "The ...