And if things go well this season and next, Ovechkin can reach a milestone once thought unreachable.From NFL plays to college sports scores, all the top sports news you need to know every day.

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin had a shocking admission about Wayne Gretzky amid pursuit of his NHL scoring record.

Gretzky has held the record since since March 23, 1994, when he leaped over his idol Gordie Howe (801). Ovechkin is hoping to get more texts from the Great One, maybe some advice as he gets closer to breaking the record. “I hope when it’s going to be close, he’ll give me some advice,” Ovechkin said. “But not yet.”

Alex Ovechkin's Washington Capitals even coming close to the Stanley Cup this year seemed unlikely, but the team's winning games despite his shortage of goals.

The second half of last season builds some confidence for Ovechkin’s chances of breaking the record this year, and his two previous years add even more oomph behind that. But his start to last year casts some doubt on whether he can break Gretzky’s record this season.

Alex Ovechkin is set to play right wing in the Washington Capitals' second game of the season Tuesday against Vegas.

Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin is only 41 goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's record -- and The Great One wants him to.

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is closing in on being one of the most accomplished players in NHL history. As the 2024-25 season gets underway, Ovechkin is on the verge of becoming the NHL's all-time goals leader.