The Gr8 Chase: Caps Alex Ovechkin nears all-time scoring record
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The Washington Capitals Alex Ovechkin is on the precipice of making history. With a game tonight versus the Boston Bruins, Ovi sits just five goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's all time record of 895. FOX 5's Chad Ricardo has more from the Medstar Capitals Ice Plex with more.

Alex Ovechkin nears Wayne Gretzky?s all-time goal-scoring record
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Alex Ovechkin is closing in on Wayne Gretzky?s all-time goal-scoring record. Fans are traveling from all over the world to witness the chase.

The Gr8 Chase for Victory Over Cancer
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Washington Capitals player, Alex Ovechkin partners with the V Foundation to help raise awareness for cancer research.

Capitals celebrate Cherry Blossom season with limited-edition jersey

The Washington Capitals are celebrating D.C.’s iconic spring tradition with a dazzling new Cherry Blossom jersey that pays homage to the franchise's history. 

Ovechkin’s hat trick lifts Capitals over Oilers, now 13 goals from Gretzky's record

Alex Ovechkin scored his 880th, 881st and 882nd career goals to record a hat trick and move 13 goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record and give the Washington Capitals a 7-3 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Sunday. 

NHL announces return of World Cup of Hockey in 2028

The NHL and NHL Players’ Association announced the return of the World Cup of Hockey in 2028, aiming to establish a regular cycle of international tournaments featuring the world's top players.

Capitals unveil Black History Month jersey designed by The Museum DC

The Museum DC has designed an exclusive Black History Month jersey for one of the hottest teams in the NHL, the Washington Capitals.

Washington Capitals, young skaters honor teammates lost in DC plane crash

The Washington Capitals community and young skaters across the DMV are mourning the victims of the American Airlines plane crash, including those with ties to local ice rinks.

Beloved Capitals announcer Wes Johnson hospitalized; Fans show support

For 25 years, his unmistakable voice has energized Washington Capitals fans, announcing goals, penalties, and famously “UNLEASHING THE FURY" at every home game. But now, Wes Johnson, the Capitals’ beloved public address announcer, is fighting for his life after being found unconscious in a hotel room last week.

Capitals' Alex Ovechkin closing in on Gretzky's 894 goals record

Ovechkin had a hat trick in a 5-2 win at Vegas on Sunday, scoring goals 864, 865 and 866 in the same arena where he and the Capitals celebrated the franchise’s only Stanley Cup championship in 2018.

New details about driver charged with killing Johnny Gaudreau, brother revealed in detention hearing

The driver charged with killing NHL hockey player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew as they bicycled on a rural road had a blood-alcohol level of .087, above the .08 legal limit in New Jersey, a prosecutor said Friday.

Johnny Gaudreau's widow, Meredith, reveals pregnancy with third child at memorial

During a memorial service for Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew, Johnny's widow, Meredith, revealed that she is pregnant with the couple's third child. Matthew's wife, Madeline, is also pregnant with their first child.