Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Washington Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates after his winning ...

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

Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals is closing in on the NHL goals record of 894 held by Wayne Gretzky. Ovechkin has 875 goals and needs 20 to break the record. Ovechkin entered the season 42 ...

FILE - Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) shoots the puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Nashville Predators, Nov. 6, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick ...

SEATTLE — 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 ...

Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin (8) protects the puck from Ottawa Senators' Josh Norris (9) during second period NHL hockey action in Ottawa on Thursday, January 16, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS ...

Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin (8) protects the puck from Ottawa Senators' Josh Norris (9) during second period NHL hockey action in Ottawa on Thursday, January 16, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean ...

Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates his game-winning goal against the Ottawa Senators during overtime NHL hockey action in Ottawa on Thursday, January 16, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS ...