Alex Ovechkin, the Washington Capitals, Hockey Fights Cancer and the V Foundation launched an initiative to raise awareness and money for pediatric cancer research in connection with his pursuit of the NHL career goal-scoring record.
The Washington Capitals and Tampa Bay Lightning honored the victims of the Flight 5342 crash during their game on Saturday afternoon. Both teams wore a decal honoring those affected by the tragedy, and the Capitals will be hosting "Legacy on Ice" to benefit the victims' families on Sunday.
The Washington Capitals will be wearing special helmet decals to honor the victims of the tragic aircraft crash at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in January.