Alex Ovechkin is one step closer to NHL history after the “Great 8” reached a fitting number in his pursuit of Wayne Gretzky’s career goals record.

Alex Ovechkin is seven goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's all-time goal record as the Washington Capitals go into their game against the visiting Florida Panthers on Saturday.

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

In the world of hockey, few stories resonate more than that of Alex Ovechkin and his pursuit of Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goal record. Despite not being able to join him on the ice, Nicklas Backstrom, ...

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is on pace to break the goals record set by NHL legend Wayne Gretzky.

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is chasing history, but his focus remains on something bigger. Find out what’s driving ...

Alex Ovechkin helped the Capitals secure a crucial 3-2 victory over the Flyers on Thursday, scoring his 888th career goal.

The Capitals clinched the playoffs on Thursday while Alex Ovechkin scored goal number 888, seven away from breaking Wayne ...

Alex Ovechkin scored his 888th goal Thursday night. He's now within seven goals of breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL record of 894 ...

Alex Ovechkin scored his 888th goal Thursday night. He's now within seven goals of breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL record of 894 ...

Five charts how close Alex Ovechkin is to overtaking Wayne Gretzky's career goal scoring title and how both dominated the NHL ...

Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin’s "The Gr8 Chase" of hockey’s most sacred individual record took another leap ...