Alex Ovechkin News

Will Alex Ovechkin repeat as MVP? Most of our experts say no. It wouldn't be a new season without some predictions.

NHL MVP Alex Ovechkin is offering his help to organizers of the first Winter Olympics in his native Russia.

On the first day of free agency, the Washington Capitals inked veteran winger Mike Knuble to a two-year, $5.6 million contract... by Dave Nichols 6 reads July 02, 2009 On the first day of free agency, the Washington Capitals inked veteran winger Mike Knuble to a two-year, $5.6 million contract.

Mike Knuble signed a two-year contract with the Washington Capitals worth $2.8 million per season, opting not to resign with the Philadelphia Flyers.

The Washington Capitals addressed their need for a scoring winger, signing right wing Mike Knuble to a two-year deal worth $5.6 million on the first day of NHL free agency.

NHL insider Mark Herrmann provides insights and commentary on the Islanders, Rangers and NHL.

After 18 seasons, three Stanley Cups, an MVP award and 483 goals, Sergei Fedorov has decided to leave the NHL and finish his illustrious career in Russia.

Fedorov, 39, was an integral part of the Washington Capitals the past season and a half and was in preliminary discussions to return for another. But a more lucrative offer from Metallurg Magnitogorsk of the Kontinental Hockey League and the opportunity to play on the same team with his younger brother, Fedor, proved too much to pass up.

Fedorov, who was set to become an unrestricted free agent next Wednesday, signed a two-year deal with Magnitogorsk, according press releases posted on both the team and the KHL's Web sites yesterday.

Nineteen years after defecting from the Soviet Union, Sergei Fedorov is leaving the NHL to play in his homeland.

The Flyers, not the Capitals, will be the Boston Bruins' opponent for next season's NHL Winter Classic at Fenway Park on Jan.

In Game 4 of the playoff series, a cheeky Philadelphia Flyers' fan had come to the Wachovia Center waving a homemade sign that said "Have You Seen Me?" above the name Ovechkin and the No.

Good coaches know their job is to put players in positions where they will succeed.

Alex Ovechkin is again Alex The Great, but he'd rather be known as Alex the Champ.

Alex Ovechkin, of the Washington Capitals, and Ryan Kesler, of the Vancouver Canucks, get suited up to skate in front of Caesars Palace as NHL 2K10 holds the first ever outdoor motion capture session on Tuesday.

From the NHL awards show in Las Vegas, Capitals General Manager George McPhee talks with Comcast's Ivan Carter about Alex Ovechkin, Mike Green and the future of the team.

Blackhawks assistant GM Rick Dudley steps down; Jackets goalie Steve Mason tops Kris Versteeg for Calder Trophy Comments June 19, 2009 Rick Dudley, a former Buffalo Sabres player and coach, resigned Thursday as Blackhawks assistant general manager.

LAS VEGAS Every year, contingents from NHL teams arrive at the draft and hope a couple of correct selections can change the fortunes of the franchise.

Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals, who could win his second straight Hart Trophy on Thursday night, says he did not watch this year's Stanley Cup final.

They've given the nod to Washington Capitals left winger Alex "Ovi" Ovechkin. In the 2008-2009 season, Ovechkin won his second straight Maurice "Rocket" Richard Award, an honor given to the top goal scorer of the year.

Police in Pittsburgh are investigating an online threat made against Washington Capitals star forward Alexander Ovechkin, according to a Pittsburgh television station.

For Sergei Gonchar, the pleasure was worth the pain. The Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman finished an injury-ravaged season by helping the Penguins win their final game, a 2-1 victory against Detroit in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final.