Alex Ovechkin takes his pursuit of Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL goals record to the West Coast this week as the Washington Capitals begin a three-game road trip Tuesday night against the Anaheim Ducks ...

Alex Ovechkin scored his 886th career goal into an empty net to move nine back of breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL record.

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 09: Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals celebrates with teammates after scoring his 886th career NHL goal against the Seattle Kraken during the third period at Capital ...

The Washington Capitals will make sure there is a local feel when Alex Ovechkin breaks the NHL's all-time goals record.

That binge has drawn Ovechkin closer — in a hurry — to Gretzky’s regular-season career record. On Feb. 21, The Athletic placed his odds of passing Gretzky this season at 17.8 percent.

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) gets back on defense as Seattle Kraken defenseman Adam Larsson (6) skates with the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday ...

In his 20th NHL season, Ovechkin leads Washington and is tied for fourth in the NHL with 33 goals in 49 games. The Capitals (42-14-8), who have won four in a row, are tied with the Winnipeg Jets ...

Hassle-free PDFs are just $24 away Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) gets back on defense as Seattle Kraken defenseman Adam Larsson (6) skates with the puck during the first period ...

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) gets back on defense as Seattle Kraken defenseman Adam Larsson (6) skates with the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday ...

WASHINGTON — Alex Ovechkin scored his 886th career goal into an empty net Sunday to move nine back of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record. Ovechkin backhanded the puck in from center ice with ...

The Washington Capitals hosted the Seattle Kraken on Sunday afternoon, looking to pick up their fourth straight win and extend their lead in the Metropolitan division. Seattle struck first, taking ...