The Capitals defenseman will represent the United States in the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi.
Capitals Insider: Sochi 2014
Alex Ovechkin expresses sympathy for Russian bombing victims
The star winger remains confident that Russia will be able to safeguard the 2014 Sochi Olympics.
Rockville native Haley Skarupa outproduces her Olympian peers
Despite exceeding expectations at every level she has played, Rockville's Haley Skarupa was still left off the 2014 Olympic squad headed to Sochi in favor of more seasoned veterans.
Road to Sochi: A ‘wakeup call’ for Jamie Benn
Dallas Stars captain Jamie Benn wants to show Hockey Canada they'd be making a mistake if they left him off the roster for Sochi.
Alex Ovechkin carries Olympic torch (updated with video)
While the Caps were wrapping up the preseason, Ovechkin took part in a once-in-a-lifetime ceremony.
Alex Ovechkin to be first Russian Olympic torchbearer (updated)
Caps captain Alex Ovechkin will be the first Russian torchbearer for the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi.
Alex Ovechkin on Olympic torch relay, Ilya Kovalchuk and more
Highlights from Alex Ovechkin's interview with local reporters Tuesday morning.
Alex Ovechkin won’t miss any Caps games for Olympic torch relay (updated)
Alex Ovechkin has been invited to take part in the early stages of the Olympic torch relay in Olympia, Greece.
Adaptations to larger ice key for U.S. in Sochi
The U.S. failed to medal in both the 2006 Olympics in Turin and 1998 Olympics in Nagano where games were played on the larger, international ice surface.
USA Hockey’s Sochi 2014 jerseys unveiled
The Nike-made jerseys have a neckline inscription that reads, “Land of the free, home of the brave."