There is only one name left for Alex Ovechkin to catch atop the NHL all-time goal leaderboard, and it's the greatest one of them all. One of the most exciting races in the NHL for this season is ...

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.

Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin speaks with Kyle Bukauskas about his recovery process over the past few weeks and what his mindset is as he continues to chase Wayne Gretzky's all-time ...

The great chase resumes on Saturday night. Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin is officially set to make his return to chasing Wayne Gretzky's all-time goals record against the Toronto Maple ...

Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin (center) celebrates with teammates after beating the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, on Saturday. USA TODAY SPORTS/REUTERS TORONTO ...

The Washington Capitals welcomed captain Alexander Ovechkin back into the lineup this past weekend for the first time in over a month due to a lower-body injury. Despite missing their on-ice ...

Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals is closing in on the NHL career goals record of 894 held by Wayne Gretzky. Ovechkin has 870 goals and needs 25 to set a new record. Ovechkin entered the ...

One of the primary story lines of this NHL season has been Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin’s pursuit of Wayne Gretzky’s career goals record. Over the first month of the season ...