The Great 8 is just three goals away from surpassing Wayne Gretzky and breaking the all-time National Hockey League goals scored record.

Reminders of Alex Ovechkin’s pursuit of Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career goals record are all over Washington and the surrounding ...

At the time of publication, Washington Capitals star Alexander Ovechkin is two goals shy of Wayne Gretzky’s NHL goal record.

Alexander Ovechkin is getting closer and closer to history. Ovechkin scored his 892nd career goal in the Capitals’ 5-1 loss ...

Andersen had nothing but praise for Ovechkin after the game, marvelling at the Russian's virtuoso skills: "That's the cool part about his shot and his gift of scoring" ...

It’s back to the playoffs for the Carolina Hurricanes, who clinched their seventh-straight playoff berth with a 5-1 win over the Capitals.

Ovechkin whipped a one-timer from the left faceoff circle past goaltender Frederik Andersen during a five-on-three power play ...

Washington Capitals star, Alexander Ovechkin, is getting closer to Wayne Gretzky’s record. On Wednesday, the 39-year-old ...

The Carolina Hurricanes won 5-1 to beat the Washington Capitals to clinch their seventh straight playoff appearance.

Canes rookie forward Jackson Blake has first two-goal game, goalie Frederik Andersen wins seventh straight game ...

WASHINGTON, April 3. /TASS/. Russian superstar forward and Washington Capitals’ captain Alexander Ovechkin repeated the National Hockey League (NHL) record for the number of goals scored in one season ...