The Capitals won 3-2. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)(AP/Nick Wass) Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals is closing in on the NHL ...

After Ovechkin does return, though, it’s possible he’ll be close to Wayne Gretzky’s all-time NHL record of 894 goals by the ...

At the time of his retirement in 1999, Wayne Gretzky owned or shared 61 NHL records, including the mark for the most career goals. "The Great One" finished his unparalleled 20-year career with an ...

As Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin closes in on Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goals record, the Great One told CNBC he has ...

Wayne Gretzky stands atop the NHL's all-time goals scored list, but Alexander Ovechkin is not far behind. The Washington ...

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin, who is chasing Wayne Gretzky's all-time goal record, is week-to-week with a leg ...

NHL legend Wayne Gretzky shared his thoughts on Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin, praising his impact on the game as he nears a historic milestone.

While certainly not the worst case scenario, Alex Ovechkin’s quest to break Wayne Gretzky’s goals scoring record will be put ... sitting at the top of the NHL in goals scored this year with ...

Here are the results of our poll of 161 NHL players, with a representative sampling of the best comments for each question.

Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals is closing in on the NHL career goals record of 894 held by Wayne Gretzky. Ovechkin has 868 goals after scoring 15 in the first 18 games this season.

NHL legend Wayne Gretzky said Alex Ovechkin has been exceptional for the game of hockey. The "Great One" said all records must come to an end, as the Capitals star approaches his all-time goals mark.