The word “generational” is thrown around far too often. Sure, there are generational scorers like Alexander Ovechkin and Auston Matthews, as well as generational defencemen like Cale Makar and Erik Karlsson.

100 points: Connor Bedard: 112 games Auston Matthews: 112 games Nathan MacKinnon: 143 games Ovechkin scores on 179th different goalie to break Jagr's record Report: Avalanche, Rantanen at ...

Sure, there are generational scorers like Alexander Ovechkin ... As of right now, Connor McDavid is the clear generational talent in his prime, with Connor Bedard being pegged as the next ...

Artemi Panarin scored twice, Chris Kreider got the go-ahead goal with 9:38 left and the New York Rangers rallied for a 5-3 victory over the Utah Hockey Club on Thursday night. Reilly Smith tied it 3-all with a short-handed goal 28 seconds into the third period for the Rangers,

Washington Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin is happy his team doesn't have to face Connor McDavid on Tuesday night.

Pierre-Luc Dubois starred for the Capitals, scoring a goal and assisting another one, while Tom Wilson and Matt Roy also found the back of the net. For Edmonton, Leon Draisaitl and Corey Perry scored, but the Oilers struggled to fill the void left by McDavid, who sits fifth in NHL scoring this season with 65 points.

McDavid's Edmonton Oilers are taking on the Washington Capitals on Tuesday night, one of the three games he won't be available for, and it seems Capitals star Alex Ovechkin won't be missing McDavid's presence on the ice. When asked about the suspension handed down to the Oilers star, Ovechkin had a comical response.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made his latest statement in an MVP-worthy season with another 40-point performance Thursday night. He was more excited about the one his Oklahoma City Thunder made with a

The NHL Department of Player Safety recently suspended Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid for three games, forcing him to miss their matchup with the Washington Capitals. While a lot of talk is being had regarding McDavid’s suspension,

As a result, it made it easier for him to understand what was behind Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid's recent three-game suspension. After being held down by Conor Garland

Alex Ovechkin is knocking on the door of hockey history and the title of the greatest scorer the sport has ever seen. The Washington Capitals legend is closing in on breaking the NHL scoring ...

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.