Veteran teammate Tom Wilson, a longtime linemate and fellow Capitals leader, struggled to accept that Ovechkin’s NHL career might be nearing its end. “I don’t want to think about the day ...

Alexander Ovechkin is the NHL’s all-time goal scorer and a superstar, but Tom Wilson has become Washington’s best player. Carolina has neutralized him during these playoffs, too.

Alexander Ovechkin is the NHL’s all-time goal scorer and a superstar, but Tom Wilson has become Washington’s best player. Carolina has neutralized him during these playoffs, too.

Ovechkin, the NHL’s leading goal scorer at the time of his injury, is week-to-week with a lower leg injury. ... Capitals’ Tom Wilson drops sobering take on Alex Ovechkin injury.

Ovechkin’s 7 Words Say It All About Tom Wilson . The Washington Capitals responded with authority in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs’ second round, securing a 3-1 victory over the Carolina ...

Hurricanes defenseman Brent Burns, 40, and Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin, 39, are two of the NHL’s oldest players, but remain super intense, especially during the Stanley Cup playoffs.

Washington's next closest goal scorer behind Ovechkin during the regular season was Tom Wilson with 33. Ovechkin was also one of only two Capitals to surpass 70 total points.

Alexander Ovechkin is the NHL’s all-time goal scorer and a superstar, but Tom Wilson has become Washington’s best player. Carolina has neutralized him during these playoffs, too.

Alexander Ovechkin is the NHL’s all-time goal scorer and a superstar, but Tom Wilson has become Washington’s best player. Carolina has neutralized him during these playoffs, too.

Hurricanes defenseman Brent Burns, 40, and Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin, 39, are two of the NHL’s oldest players, but remain super intense, especially during the Stanley Cup playoffs.