Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals is closing in on the NHL career goals record of 894 held by Wayne Gretzky.

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is already one of the most heralded players in NHL history. The legendary forward ...

The Great Eight is within striking distance of Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL goals record of 894, which Gretzky reached on ...

Alex Ovechkin moved another step closer to breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career goals record by tormenting Marc-Andre Fleury ...

Marc-Andre Fleury figures Alex Ovechkin probably owes him for helping Ovechkin close in on Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goals ...

At this point, the record falling looks imminent. But when? Now that's an interesting and possibly infuriating question.

Ovehckin is 23 goals back of the all-time leader, meaning Washington's games in late March and April will be must-see TV.

Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin is officially set to make his return to chasing Wayne Gretzky's all-time goals ...

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin resumed his chase of Wayne Gretzky's goal record after missing 16 games with a broken ...

TORONTO (AP) — Alex Ovechkin returned to the Washington Capitals’ lineup Saturday night against the Toronto Maple Leafs, ...

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is back from his fractured left fibula and resuming his pursuit of Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goal record. Ovechkin, 39, had missed 16 games after absorbing a ...