Alexander Ovechkin is nine goals away from toppling Wayne Gretzky’s career mark of 894, a record once considered unbreakable.

The Washington Capitals announced today several fan initiatives in support of Alex Ovechkin and his pursuit of the NHL’s ...

Gretzky broke out of his mini-slump with his 799th goal and three assists in a 7-0 win against the Ottawa Senators. Three ...

Today, the Caps announced their initial plans to commemorate Ovechkin’s “Gr8 Chase.” The team has tapped local artists ...

Ovechkin has been saving the pucks and sticks this season and flashing his signature gap-toothed smile in photos with them after games. David Abrutyn, Ovechkin’s agent, said that likely won’t ...

Alex Ovechkin is skating toward breaking the NHL’s all-time goal-scoring record, and the Washington Capitals are splashing murals and goal counters around the city to celebrate what they’re calling ...

Alex Ovechkin will almost certainly break Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goal-scoring record. Ovechkin began this season with 853 goals — 41 shy of Gretzky’s 894 — and got off to a great start ...

Alex Ovechkin Scores 887th Goal to Move Within 8 of Breaking Wayne Gretzky's Record SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Alex Ovechkin shook off a rough start to this three-game California swing by scoring ...