Alex Ovechkin, the prolific goal scorer of the Washington Capitals, is on the cusp of achieving a monumental milestone in NHL history: breaking Wayne Gretzky's all-time goal record. As Ovechkin ...

With Ovechkin's powerful shots and Backstrom's precise passing, they have combined for numerous goals that left fans in awe. Backstrom leads in assists to Ovechkin with an impressive 279, highlighting ...

With three goals in his past five games, the 39-year-old is back in range to pass Gretzky’s mark of 894 that long seemed ...

WINNIPEG — Alex Ovechkin scored his 889th goal to move closer to passing Wayne Gretzky, but the Winnipeg Jets recovered for a ...

Washington captain Alex Ovechkin scored the 889th goal of his career to move six goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL ...

Josh Morrissey and Mason Appleton also scored for the Jets, who swept the two-game season series with the Capitals — both ...

The Capitals star has 36 goals this season and is on track to reach 40 for a 14th time, also the most in league history, ...

The Jets, however, became just the second team to secure a playoff berth after defeating the Capitals 3-2 in overtime at the ...

Now, at age 39, Ovechkin is on the verge of becoming the NHL's all-time goals leader, and he can pass Gretzky's mark of 894 ...

The Jets came out on top in the battle of the NHL's top teams Tuesday night at Canada Life Centre, winning 3-2 in overtime ...

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