The preperiod routine for NHL goalies can be as unique as a fingerprint, in the way they use their skates to scrape up the blue ice in their crease and the reasons for it. The patterns are also unique, though most generally resemble someone skating in place, legs pumping side to side like a speed skater but without ever moving too far.

Follow along as Alex Ovechkin tries to reach career goal No. 895.

With the race for the Atlantic Division so tight, where the Bolts open the postseason will be determined over the final few games

Alex Ovechkin skated over to his son Sergei at the glass. He bowed to Wayne Gretzky standing in a suite. He blew kisses to his wife, mother and family on the other side of the arena.

All eyes are on Alexander Ovechkin as he tries to set the record for the most goals on Sunday night against the Islanders.

We witnessed a historic moment in the National hockey League last night, as the record for most career goals by Wayne Gretzky was tied by none other than Alexander Ovechkin. The number 8 of the Washington Capitals scored two goals in a 5-3 win for the Capitals over the Chicago Blackhawks,

Alex Ovechkin has tied Wayne Gretzky's NHL goals record by scoring the 894th of his career, setting off a wild celebration on the ice with his teammates and chants of "Ovi! Ovi!" in the crowd that included the "Great One" himself.

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.