How the Bruins have defended Alex Ovechkin compared to the rest of the NHL?

BOSTON — David Pastrnak doesn’t collect sticks, but when Alex Ovechkin asked him to swap them after a previous matchup, the Bruins star was glad to oblige. “I don’t collect sticks. That’s the one ...

Ovechkin says health factors will play into retirement decision

There will come a day when the NHL’s all-time greatest goal scorer will hang up his skates for the last time. Understandably, the decision to retire won’t be an easy one for Alexander Ovechkin. But ...

Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin drops truth bomb on NHL future

The Capitals' Alex Ovechkin discussed his NHL retirement, including any potential retirement, and what might happen after ...
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Ovechkin rested, ready for Capitals to resume playoff chase

Ovechkin said that decision “probably” won’t be made until after the season. The 40-year-old’s focus is on the Capitals’ ...

Alex Ovechkin Makes Retirement Admission Amid 21st NHL Season

Alex Ovechkin addressed the speculation about his future and his possible retirement at the end of the season.

Auston Matthews and Toronto Maple Leafs facing familiar NHL playoff struggles once experienced by Alex Ovechkin and Washington Capitals

The Toronto Maple Leafs and their captain, Auston Matthews, are going through a rough patch in the National Hockey League ...

Bruins spoil Alex Ovechkin’s potential final TD Garden visit with 12th straight home victory

Viktor Arvidsson scored the winner midway through the third period. Jeremy Swayman made 22 saves for the Bruins, who will be back in action Sunday at Pittsburgh.

Ovechkin and Sergachev did not participate in the mass brawl after the NHL match

On March 4, Russian hockey players Alexander Ovechkin and Mikhail Sergachev decided not to engage in a mass brawl after the National Hockey League (NHL) regular season match between Washington and ...