But it’s not just Rasmus Sandin thriving on the Capitals. “It’s clear that his hot start helps tremendously,” Sandin says of Alexander Ovechkin’s chase of the all-time goal scoring record.

Ovechkin's goal came on his third shot on net and fifth attempt. He took a pass from Rasmus Sandin on a 2-on-1 breakaway and fired it past Merilainen. “I knew I should take a shot as soon as I ...

Rasmus Sandin was a young defender on an all-in ... The Washington Capitals will try to stay competitive as long as Alexander Ovechkin is still chasing Wayne Gretzky’s goal record, so a full ...

Ovechkin’s goal on Thursday, which came from a Rasmus Sandin pass following a 2-on-1 breakaway, was the 27th OT game-winner of his career, extending a record he already holds. Sidney Crosby is ...

Sandin made a terrific effort in the defensive zone before lugging the puck up the ice and feeding Alex Ovechkin for his 874th career NHL goal. The 24-year-old Swede has four goals and 18 goals in ...

Alex Ovechkin moved within 19 goals of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record, scoring on a late power play in the Washington ...

“I knew I should take a shot as soon as I can because I felt like [Merilainen] may be thinking I want to pass it back to [defenseman Rasmus Sandin],” Ovechkin said. “It was a good on ...

Ovechkin took a pass from Rasmus Sandin on the rush and beat Leevi Merilainen from the left circle for his 874th NHL goal. He is now 21 away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL record of 894 goals.

While Washington Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin continues to chase down Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goals record, he broke a different record on Thursday night. With his overtime winning goal in the ...

James Dator has been covering a wide range of sports for SB Nation for over a decade, with a special focus on the NFL. Alexander Ovechkin’s pursuit of The Great One is approaching its final stage.

Washington Capitals center Dylan Strome (17) celebrates with left wing Alex Ovechkin after scoring a goal in the third ... defends against Washington Capitals defenseman Rasmus Sandin during the first ...