As Alex Ovechkin closes in on what some considered one of the most unassailable records in NHL history – Wayne Gretzky’s 894 goals – let’s look back at how the wondrous winger ended up in the National Hockey League.

Alex Ovechkin scored career goal No. 891 for the Washington Capitals on Tuesday night against the Boston Bruins, putting him four away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL record of 894. Ovechkin notched the goal,

Alex Ovechkin needs four goals to break Wayne Gretzky's record. What to know about Capitals vs. Hurricanes game today:

Alex Ovechkin will be front and center when he takes the ice Wednesday in Raleigh, North Carolina. The forward is four goals from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s record of 894 for the most in NHL history and will look to get even closer when the Capitals play the Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center (7 p.

Alex Ovechkin moved four goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL record after scoring the 891st of his career in the Washington Capitals game against the Boston Bruins on Tuesday night.

His long connection to Russian President Vladimir Putin complicates Alex Ovechkin's legacy in the eyes of some.

The Washington Capitals Alex Ovechkin is on the precipice of making history. With a game tonight versus the Boston Bruins, Ovi sits just five goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's all time record of 895.

Alex Ovechkin scored his 891st career goal to move within four of breaking Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL record, helping the Washington Capitals defeat the host Boston Bruins 4-3 on Tuesday night.

Alex Ovechkin scores from close range, putting him three away from tying Wayne Gretzky's record. ESPN BET Sportsbook is owned and operated by PENN Entertainment, Inc. and its subsidiaries ('PENN'). ESPN BET is available in states where PENN is licensed to offer sports wagering.