But it’s not just Rasmus Sandin thriving on the Capitals. “It’s clear that his hot start helps tremendously,” Sandin says of Alexander Ovechkin’s chase of the all-time goal scoring record.

SAN JOSE – Washington Capitals captain Alexander Ovechkin remembers how excited he was like to play against some of his favorite players, such as Pittsburgh Penguins legend Mario Lemieux and ...

While the countdown of the great chase continues, Ovechkin has scored goals in many different ways and has managed to get the puck past 181 goaltenders.

Ovechkin still plays the most power-play minutes of anyone in the NHL, averaging 4:23 on the man advantage, ... Rasmus Sandin ...

Ovechkin's goal came on his third shot on net and fifth attempt. He took a pass from Rasmus Sandin on a 2-on-1 breakaway and fired it past Merilainen. Ovechkin raised his arms and pumped his fist ...

Alex Ovechkin scored his 890th NHL goal on Sunday, moving five away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's record of 894 in his Washington Capitals' 8-5 loss to the Buffalo Sabres. His goal pulled the ...

Ovechkin scored at 9:11 of the third period, deflecting Rasmus Sandin's shot past James Reimer to pull Washington within two. Though the Capitals were able to pull within one and seemed to kick ...

Rasmus Sandin played his first full season with the Washington Capitals and helped the team reach the playoffs, where they were unmercifully swept by the New York Rangers. Daily Faceoff.