Ovechkin scored his 22nd goal of the season to push his career total to 875. Gretzky scored 894 goals in the NHL.

Alex Ovechkin moved within 20 goals of breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL record with an empty-netter, helping the Washington ...

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 ...

Alex Ovechkin is getting closer to breaking Wayne Gretzky’s all-time NHL ... Capitals goalie Logan Thompson made 24 saves for his second straight shutout.

It wasn't the most exciting showdown between the Washington Capitals and Ottawa Senators, but instead, a goalie duel between rising starter Logan Thompson ... Closer To Wayne Gretzky & Makes ...

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 ... Alex Ovechkin Wins It In OT, ...

The goal, Ovechkin’s 21st of the season and the 874th of his career, puts him just 21 goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record of 894. Goaltender Logan Thompson stopped all 24 shots ...

Washington’s Logan Thompson was also solid with a 24-save shutout. With 874 career goals, Ovechkin continued to chase Wayne Gretzky's NHL record of 894. Neither team conceded many chances and when one ...

Washington's captain was 21 goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s all-time record ... Capitals goalie Logan Thompson was also solid with a 24-save shutout. The Senators, riding a three ...