Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals is closing in on the NHL goals record of 894 held by Wayne Gretzky. Ovechkin has 889 ...

With his 890th goal, Capitals sniper Alex Ovechkin moved within five goals of breaking Wayne Gretzky's all-time record, but host Washington lost to the Buffalo Sabres 8-5 on Sunday.

Florida Panthers head coach Paul Maurice has a straightforward plan as his team faces Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals on Saturday. "We're just going to try and keep the big guy under ...

Washington had the stronger period, outshooting Florida 15-9, but the Panthers were able to keep the pressure on. So, coming out for the second, the Capitals locked things down — and fast.

Florida Panthers head coach Paul Maurice is well aware that Washington Capitals sniper Alex Ovechkin is approaching Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goal record — and he knows exactly how to shut the ...

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is chasing Wayne Gretzky's all-time goal record. Can he break it this season?

The Washington Capitals superstar continues to close in on Gretzky's longstanding record of 894 career NHL goals.