Ovechkin is just the sixth player to record a hat trick after turning 40 years old. The others are all Hall of Famers (or eventual Hall of Famers): Nicklas Lidstrom, Johnny Bucyk (twice), Teemu Selanne, Gordie Howe (three times) and Jaromir Jagr, the oldest player to record a hat trick at 42 years old.

Washington Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin was off to a slow start this season, scoring just three goals in his first 15 games.

The Capitals got the better of the Oilers on home ice on Wednesday night -- but it wasn't easy, says star goaltender Logan Thompson.

The NHL takes center stage on Thursday night with a dozen games on the docket. The Montreal Canadiens host the Washington Capitals for the first time since thei

WASHINGTON -- Ryan Leonard scored twice for his first multigoal game in the NHL, and the Washington Capitals defeated the Edmonton Oilers 7-4 at Capital One Arena on Wednesday.

John Carlson has now played the second most games in the history of the Washington Capitals franchise, behind only Alex Ovechkin.

The Washington Capitals have shown their commitment to growing opportunities for women and girls in hockey for years. This season, that support will take a new form with the PWHL Takeover Tour making a stop in the market in January.

Connor McDavid and Alex Ovechkin will go head-to-head for the 15th time when the Edmonton Oilers (9-8-4) visit the Washington Capitals (9-8-2) at Capital One