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Mic’ing up for Ovechkin’s milestone: 2 DC announcers prepare for historic call

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Mic’ing up for Ovechkin’s milestone: 2 DC announcers prepare for historic call

Ovechkin scores, needs 4 more to pass Gretzky for NHL record, and Capitals beat Bruins 4-3

Ovechkin scores, needs 4 more to pass Gretzky for NHL record, and Capitals beat Bruins 4-3

Ovechkin scores No. 891. He needs 3 to tie Gretzky and 4 to pass him

Ovechkin scores No. 891. He needs 3 to tie Gretzky and 4 to pass him

Lighting the Lamp: Caps conclude season with goals in their grasp

Lighting the Lamp: Caps conclude season with goals in their grasp

Capitals sign top prospect Ryan Leonard to entry-level contract

Capitals sign top prospect Ryan Leonard to entry-level contract

Alex Ovechkin scores his 890th career goal to move 5 goals away from breaking Gretzky’s NHL record

Alex Ovechkin scores his 890th career goal to move 5 goals away from breaking Gretzky’s NHL record

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Thompson, Tuch help Sabres outlast Ovechkin, Capitals with 8-5 win

Thompson, Tuch help Sabres outlast Ovechkin, Capitals with 8-5 win

Want to cheer for Alex Ovechkin from a private suite at Capital One Arena? Here’s your chance

Want to cheer for Alex Ovechkin from a private suite at Capital One Arena? Here’s your chance

Wild beat NHL-best Capitals 4-2 behind Matt Boldy’s go-ahead goal in 2nd period

Wild beat NHL-best Capitals 4-2 behind Matt Boldy’s go-ahead goal in 2nd period

Capitals sign defenseman Dylan McIlrath to a 2-year, $1.6 million contract

Capitals sign defenseman Dylan McIlrath to a 2-year, $1.6 million contract

From Moscow to Washington, how Alex Ovechkin became the Great 8 on the way to chasing NHL history

From Moscow to Washington, how Alex Ovechkin became the Great 8 on the way to chasing NHL history

Alex Ovechkin scores his 889th career goal to move 6 goals away from breaking Gretzky’s NHL record

Alex Ovechkin scores his 889th career goal to move 6 goals away from breaking Gretzky’s NHL record

Ehlers scores in OT as Jets beat Capitals 3-2 to clinch playoff spot, overcome Ovechkin’s 889th goal

Ehlers scores in OT as Jets beat Capitals 3-2 to clinch playoff spot, overcome Ovechkin’s 889th goal

How close is Alex Ovechkin to breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career goals record?

How close is Alex Ovechkin to breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career goals record?

Capitals re-sign defenseman Jakob Chychrun to an 8-year extension worth $72 million

Capitals re-sign defenseman Jakob Chychrun to an 8-year extension worth $72 million

Alex Ovechkin gets 888th career goal to move 7 away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record

Alex Ovechkin gets 888th career goal to move 7 away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record

Capitals are 1st NHL team to clinch a playoff spot this season after being last to get in last year

Capitals are 1st NHL team to clinch a playoff spot this season after being last to get in last year

How close is Alex Ovechkin to breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career goals record?

How close is Alex Ovechkin to breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career goals record?

Dylan Strome and the Capitals surge past the Red Wings 4-1

Dylan Strome and the Capitals surge past the Red Wings 4-1

Alex Ovechkin scores his 887th goal to lead the Capitals to a 5-1 win over the Sharks

Alex Ovechkin scores his 887th goal to lead the Capitals to a 5-1 win over the Sharks

Kuemper, Kings keep Ovechkin and Capitals under wraps in 3-0 win

Kuemper, Kings keep Ovechkin and Capitals under wraps in 3-0 win

Aliaksei Protas gets first NHL hat trick, Alex Ovechkin has 3 assists as Capitals defeat Ducks 7-4

Aliaksei Protas gets first NHL hat trick, Alex Ovechkin has 3 assists as Capitals defeat Ducks 7-4

Capitals score 4 goals in the 3rd period to rally to beat the Red Wings 5-2

Capitals score 4 goals in the 3rd period to rally to beat the Red Wings 5-2

Avalanche, Jets and Stars raise stakes in NHL’ s Central Division with big trades at the deadline

Avalanche, Jets and Stars raise stakes in NHL’ s Central Division with big trades at the deadline

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