Mayor Adrian Fenty rattled off Ovechkin's stats—65 goals, 47 assists, 112 points— saying, "We are honored to present a key to the city to Alex, not only for the numbers he put up, but also for his hard-working attitude and style of play." Council Chairman Vincent Gray, flanked by Council members Marion Barry, Kwame Brown, and Jack Evans, led the crowd in a fist pumping MVP cheer. more ›

Alexander Ovechkin completed a sweep last night of the NHL's four biggest awards. Ovechkin was named the player most valuable to his team by the NHL's players and professional writers alike, winning the Hart Trophy and the Lester B. Pearson Award more ›

Tonight is the NHL's annual awards show. Alexander Ovechkin, who has won both of the NHL's scoring titles, is nominated for both of the league's most valuable player awards as well. more ›

Happy Washington Capitals Week, everybody. Today at 10 a.m., the D.C. Council presented Caps owner Ted Leonsis with a resolution honoring his NHL club's amazing mid-season turnaround and return to the playoffs. For the rest of the week, Washington will honor its Capitals by being happy about them. more ›