Five charts how Capitals Alex Ovechkin equaled Wayne Gretzky's career goal scoring title and how both dominated the NHL.

One of the great records in NHL history seems set to fall, with Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin closing in on the goal-scoring record set by Wayne Gretzky during an incredible 20-year career.

The Washington Capitals star came into Friday's game two goals shy of tying the NHL's career record, set decades ago by the ...

Alex Ovechkin scored in the second period against the Islanders Sunday, touching off a celebration after he broke Wayne Gretzky's NHL scoring record.

Even after Ovechkin broke Gretzky's all-time goals record, some of "The Great Ones" records will never be topped ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Alex Ovechkin fired just about the perfect shot from the place on the ice that has defined his remarkable career. When the puck hit the net, it made him the top goal scorer in NHL ...

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin scored his record-breaking 895th goal Sunday. Highlights from the history-making game ...

The Great Eight is now the greatest goal-scorer. Alex Ovechkin completed his chase of Wayne Gretzky on Sunday at UBS Arena, scoring his 895th career goal to stand atop hockey’s all-time list ...

Washington Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin has tied Wayne Gretzky’s NHL all-time goals record (895), following his second goal in the team’s game against the Chicago Blackhawks.

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin has passed Wayne Gretzky for the all-time goal record. Breaking down his statistics.

Gretzky was in hot pursuit of Gordie Howe's record in the spring of 1994. Howe was there when Gretzky tied and passed him. His father, Walter Gretzky, told him to be there, be supportive and be proud ...