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. Ovechkin scored his 888th goal Thursday ...

WASHINGTON -- 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. Ovechkin scored his 888th goal ...

Ryan Leonard has three hits in his NHL debut. Alex Ovechkin gets career goal No. 891 on the power play. He now needs four to break Wayne Gretzky's record. Ovechkin is stationed in front of the net ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Alex Ovechkin has scored his 888th career goal to move seven away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL career record. Ovechkin scored in the Washington Capitals’ home game ...