Today’s Sports Highlight in History: 1996 — Wayne Gretzky becomes the first player in NHL history to reach the 3,000 point ...

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 ...

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

NHL legend Wayne Gretzky said Alex Ovechkin has been exceptional for the game of hockey. The "Great One" said all records ...

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.

Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals is chasing the NHL career goals record of 894 held by Wayne Gretzky. Ovechkin ...

Alex Ovechkin was on a hot streak, and it became a matter of when, not if, he would eventually break Wayne Gretzky's record for the most goals in NHL history. But the future Hall of Famer's quest ...

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.