Alex Ovechkin breaks NHL career goals record

Alex Ovechkin breaks Wayne Gretzky's record for most career goals in NHL history.

Alex Ovechkin tying Wayne Gretzky's NHL goal-scoring record

Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals ties Wayne Gretzky's NHL all-time goal-scoring record, joining Gretzky as one of the top goal scorers in NHL history.

Tragic Plane Crash Involving Figure Skating Community

67 people were killed in a tragic accident when a commercial plane collided with a helicopter while landing at the DCA airport in Washington, D.C. Members of the figure skating community were among the victims. The Washington Capitals and Tampa Bay Lightning will honor the victims with decals on their helmets during a game.

Carolina Hurricanes terminate Evgeny Kuznetsov's contract

Carolina Hurricanes placed Evgeny Kuznetsov on unconditional waivers, terminating his contract. Kuznetsov had one year left on a $64.2 million contract with the Washington Capitals. Hurricanes acquired Kuznetsov at the past season's trade deadline, but he is now returning to play for the KHL's SKA Saints Petersburg.