Five charts how close Alex Ovechkin is to overtaking Wayne Gretzky's career goal scoring title and how both dominated the NHL.

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

Alex Ovechkin moved within 19 goals of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record, scoring on a late power play in the Washington Capitals' 5-4 overtime loss to the Ottawa Senators on Thursday night.

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He already owns the NHL record for power play goals (317) and shots on goal (6,724). In 2018, Ovechkin and the Capitals won the Stanley Cup, beating the Vegas Golden Knights in five games.

OTTAWA, Ontario — Alex Ovechkin got one step closer to Wayne ... chance in the third period on the Capitals’ lone power play, but couldn’t beat Merilainen. The rookie’s save against ...

Alex Ovechkin broke the NHL record for the most goaltenders scored on, beating Leevi Merilainen in overtime to give the Washington Capitals a 1-0 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Thursday night.

In swiping home the only goal of the game in the Washington Capitals’ 1-0 overtime win over the Ottawa Senators, Ovechkin has now scored on more goaltenders – 179 – than any other player in ...