The Washington Capitals knocked down reports that next year will be all-time leading goal scorer Alexander Ovechkin’s last in the NHL, saying no decision has been made on the Russian’s future.

Through three games in their second round series with Carolina, Alexander Ovechkin and the Capitals are in trouble. The Hurricanes now own a 2-1 series edge after blanking Washington 4-0 on Saturday.

Through three games in their second round series with Carolina, Alexander Ovechkin and the Capitals are in trouble. The Hurricanes now own a 2-1 series edge after blanking Washington 4-0 on Saturday.

Ovechkin finished the season with 897 career goals, two more than Gretzky. Barring a career-ending injury (knock on wood) he'll become the first player in NHL history to reach 900.

Ethen Frank was the placeholder for Ovechkin. Meanwhile, Tom Wilson, Pierre-Luc Dubois and Aliaksei Protas skated on the second line. The biggest change, though, was on the bottom-6.

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin scores a goal in the second period against the New York Islanders at UBS Arena. The goal was the 895th of Ovechkin’s career, breaking the NHL all-time ...

The Washington Capitals knocked down reports that next year will be all-time leading goal scorer Alexander Ovechkin’s last in the NHL, saying no decision has been made on the Russian’s future.