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 ...

In the third period between the Capitals and Senators, Alex Ovechkin inched closer to Wayne Gretzky's all-time goal record.

Logan Thompson made 32 saves in his hometown one day after signing a contract extension with Washington, helping the Capitals ...

Washington Capitals star forward Alex Ovechkin scored his 875th National Hockey League goal in a 3-0 win over the Seattle Kraken on Thursday.

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.

Ovechkin Moves Within 20 Goals of Breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL Record ... the NHL-leading Capitals' third in five games after Logan Thompson blanked Anaheim and Ottawa in consecutive games ...

Gretzky scored 894 goals in the NHL ... the season — and the NHL-leading Capitals' third in five games after Logan Thompson blanked Anaheim and Ottawa in consecutive games last week.

SEATTLE (AP) — Alex Ovechkin moved within 20 goals of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record ... Capitals’ third in five games after Logan Thompson blanked Anaheim and Ottawa in consecutive ...

Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images Steven Bisig/Steven Bisig-Imagn Images SEATTLE (AP) — Alex Ovechkin moved within 20 goals of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record ... third in five games ...