Alex Ovechkin moved within 20 goals of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record with an empty-netter, helping the Washington Capitals beat the Seattle Kraken 3-0 on Thursday night for their sixth straight victory.

Edmonton Oilers superstar Leon Draisaitl scored his 29th goal in the first five minute of a game in a 3-2 loss to the Washington Capitals.

The 39-year-old winger took a pass from Rasmus Sandin on a 2-on-1 breakaway and fired it past rookie Leevi Merilainen, the record 179th goaltender he's scored on.

It wasn't the most exciting showdown between the Washington Capitals and Ottawa Senators, but instead, a goalie duel between rising starter Logan Thompson and rookie Leevi Meriläinen. Then, Alex Ovechkin did what he does best: steal the show.

After breaking the 800-goal barrier during the 2022-23 season, Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin now has his sights set on breaking Wayne ... by Strome and Tom Wilson) to make it 4-1.

Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (43) and Seattle Kraken defenseman Joshua Mahura (28) collide as they go for the puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Jan. 23 ...

The goal, Ovechkin’s 21st of the season and the 874th of his career, puts him just 21 goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky ... of the frame after winger Tom Wilson received a penalty at ...

With 874 career goals, Ovechkin continued to chase Wayne Gretzky's NHL record of 894 ... pushed in the third he was outstanding. An overtime save on Tom Wilson had the crowd chanting his name. Washington’s Andrew Mangiapane had a great chance on the ...

Ovechkin’s goal was the 874th of his career, moving him within 20 of Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record ... The rookie’s save against Tom Wilson in overtime had the crowd chanting his name.

Calgary Flames fan fave Rasmus Andersson bent at the waist and clutched at his mid-section, clearly accusing Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson of embellishing the damage that had been done by a cross-check earlier in the period.

Hockey legend Wayne Gretzky turned 64 on Sunday. Birthday wishes poured in for arguably the greatest hockey player of all time. His wife, Janet, also penned a special wish for him on Instagram.

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