Fans are reselling Blue Jackets tickets against the Capitals for thousands of dollars to potentially see Alex Ovechkin break the NHL goals record.

His long connection to Russian President Vladimir Putin complicates Alex Ovechkin's legacy in the eyes of some.

Ovechkin's legacy is about scoring goals -- as he closes in on Wayne Gretzky's record of 894 -- and these plays are an instrumental part of that legacy. So much so that the area in the left faceoff circle has become known as "Ovi's Office."

Alex Ovechkin’s pursuit of becoming the NHL’s all-time leading goal scorer continues, and a just-signed college star could join the lineup as the Eastern Conference-leading Capitals begin a road back-to-back when they visit the Bruins on Tuesday.

The Washington Capitals signed their highest draft pick since 2007 to an entry-level contract on Monday.  Following the Boston College Eagles loss to Denver in

Ovechkin pulled the Capitals within 6-4 at 9:11 of the third period when he got position at the top of the crease and deflected Rasmus Sandin’s shot from the left point down between James Reimer’s pads. Ovechkin, who also had two assists, has 37 goals in 57 games for the Capitals.

Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin and Minnesota Wild goalie Marc-Andre Fleury are long-time rivals, but that was put aside on Thursday night. While