Ovechkin’s trademark one-timer has been an NHL wonder for two decades. Here’s why it can be a goalie’s worst nightmare.

Ovechkin did not let a 4-2 loss to the Wild at Xcel Energy Center, Minnesota stop him from honoring the Wild star goalie, who is expected to retire at the end of the 2024-25 NHL season, as the 39-year-old Washington forward called his teammates to shake Fleury's hands.

The Capitals great, who is chasing the NHL goals record, was shut out, but saluted his longtime victim in net, Marc-Andre Fleury, postgame.

The New York Islanders, despite recently slipping in the standings, fought well Friday at UBS Arena and eventually picked up two hard earned points by defeating the Minnesota Wild 3-1.

Alex Ovechkin initiated a memorable moment on the ice in Minnesota even though he went scoreless for Washington in a 4-2 loss.

Minnesota Wild goalie Marc-Andre Fleury is playing in his final season in the NHL and many teams and players have found ways to honor or congratulate the future

Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin honors Marc-Andre Fleury's legendary career after a loss to the Minnesota Wild, recognizing the goaltender's impact on the game and his upcoming retirement.

The Wild again jumped out to an early lead but couldn't hold it as the Islanders stormed back to tie, take the lead, and then the win.

With Max Tsyplakov back up on the second line and Matt Martin returning to the lineup for the first time since mid-January, the Islanders’ only option at this point is to try and play as simple a game as possible, get chances off the rush and defend hard.

Alex Ovechkin tied Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record by scoring the 893rd and 894th of his career, the second being the game winner, as the Washington Capitals rallied to beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-3 on Friday night.