Some unexpected names throughout history have had the honor of being named the league’s second-best goaltender.

Ovechkin is known for his hard hits, and the same happened back in 2012, when he chose to skip the NHL All-Star Game in Ottawa. The decision came after he was suspended for three games. The suspension ...

Gretzky passed Hall of Famer Gordie Howe in 1994, and he held the record for 31 years and 14 days before Ovechkin toppled it ...

The NBA may turn to a national team competition at next season's all-star game in Los Angeles, mirroring what the NHL did ...

He covered three Olympic Games, two World Cups of Hockey, 12 Stanley Cup finals and 12 NHL All-Star games. “The Pittsburgh Penguins extend their heartfelt condolences to the family and friends ...

Alex Ovechkin is so close to the NHL career goal-scoring record that ... D.C. Sergei was on the ice at the 2023 All-Star Game skills competition, scoring a goal on the breakaway challenge ...

Ovechkin has played all 20 of his NHL seasons with Washington, leading the team to its only Stanley Cup win in 2018. Earlier ...

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is poised to break Wayne Gretzky's all-time goal record. How he got so close.