NEW YORK -- Alex Ovechkin fired just about the perfect shot from the place on the ice that has defined his remarkable career. When the puck hit the net, it made him the top goal scorer in NHL history.

Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin was back on the ice on Sunday for a good cause, as he took part in the "Match of the Year," a charity friendly between Russian NHL and KHL All-Stars. To open ...

1937 — Cleveland is granted an NFL franchise. The Rams play in Cleveland for nine years before moving to Los Angeles. After the 1994 season, the Rams move to St. Louis. 1947 — Boston’s Bill Cowley ...

1960 — Bill Cleary’s four goals lead the United States to a 9-1 victory over West Germany in the hockey championship round of the Winter Olympics in Squaw Valley, Calif. 1967 — Wilt Chamberlain of ...

1939 — Long Island University finishes the season undefeated after a 44-32 victory over Loyola of Chicago in the NIT championship. 1944 — Maurice Richard, playing in his second Stanley Cup Playoff ...

Nikolaj Ehlers’ overtime winner for the Carolina Hurricanes against the Montreal Canadiens was a special one for him as his ...

1939 — Long Island University finishes the season undefeated after a 44-32 victory over Loyola of Chicago in the NIT championship. 1944 — Maurice Richard, playing in his second Stanley Cup Playoff ...