When asked if they'd rather take a hit from Alex Ovechkin or Tom Wilson, the Washington Capitals make their choice quickly.

Through 39 games this year, Ovechkin has racked up 74 hits and has totalled 3,707 over his storied career, the third-most all-time. "He's big on his skates, he's a big guy as it is," Duhaime laughed.

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is one of the most heralded players in NHL history. The legendary forward already has ...

With the yellow skate laces and tinted visor, the goal celebrations and gap-toothed smile, Alex Ovechkin became a role model ...

Washington’s hockey star chases Wayne Gretzky’s career goals record the way his team seeks the NHL’s best record: ...

Alex Ovechkin is knocking on the door of hockey history and the title of the greatest scorer the sport ... cards of a given sport generally hits its lowest point during the offseason (in other ...

Gretzky scored 51 goals that season -- the first of his nine 50-goal seasons, an NHL record he shares with Ovechkin and Mike ...

Ovechkin beat Ottawa Senators netminder Leevi Merilainen in overtime to seal Thursday's 1-0 victory and accomplish the feat. Merilainen was playing in his 10th career NHL game. 874.

Ovechkin is not only second all time to Gretzky with 878 goals and holds the record for the most on the power play and most shots, but his 3,701 hits rank ... became hockey's biggest stars.

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin, of Russia, hoists the Stanley Cup after the Capitals defeated the Golden Knights in Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals Thursday, June 7, 2018 ...

Ovechkin is not only second all-time to Gretzky with 878 goals and holds the record for the most on the power play and most shots, but his 3,701 hits rank ... became hockey's biggest stars.