The Ottawa Senators visited the Washington Capitals on Saturday evening — a battle of the capital cities. The story of the game was that of Alexander Ovechkin, the Capitals’ captain, who was set to play his 1,

The Toronto Maple Leafs, led by Auston Matthews, could look to acquire one of Alex Ovechkin’s teammates from the Washington Capitals as they explore options to add depth and strengthen their roster ahead of the upcoming NHL season.

The Blue Jackets are currently 8th in the Metro, 13th in the East, and 27th in the NHL. Columbus is 21-26-1-10, and 11-12-0-6 at home all-time against the Caps. The CBJ are 2-0-1 vs. the Caps in the last three. The Blue Jackets have killed off 16-of-18 Washington power play chances in the past 10 games.

Washington Capitals captain Alexander Ovechkin, 40 years old, has embarked on another historic journey with the start of the 2025-2026 NHL (National Hockey League) season. His immediate goal is to surpass 900 career goals.

Preview the Oct. 14 matchup between the Washington Capitals and Tampa Bay Lightning with betting odds over/under, game spread, moneyline, prediction, TV channel and more.

Ovechkin meets his namesake puppy, “Ovi,” who will train with America’s VetDogs to serve a veteran or first responder.

In a stunning display of skill and precision, Washington Capitals' superstar Alexander Ovechkin netted his 898th career goal directly off the draw against the Minnesota Wild. This remarkable feat not only underscores Ovechkin's unparalleled talent but also reignites discussions around his pursuit of the all-time goal-scoring record.