Alex Ovechkin is one goal away from breaking the NHL's all-time goal scoring record. Watch the Capitals vs. Islanders and a chance to witness history for free.

Analyzing Sunday’s Washington Capitals at New York Islanders odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Washington Capitals have re-assigned forward Ludwig Persson from Jukurit of Liiga (Finland-1) to the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League (AHL), senior vice president and general manager Chris Patrick announced today. Persson is not expected to play for Hershey today.

Washington Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson is expected to miss at least a couple of games because of injury, coach Spencer Carbery said Friday.

Breaking down the third-period penalties, fisticuffs that overshadowed the Caps’ Alex Ovechkin scoring career goal No. 892 as he chases Wayne Gretzky’s record of 894.

WASHINGTON -- Alex Ovechkin scored two goals, the 893rd and 894th of his career, to tie Wayne Gretzky 's record for the most in NHL history, and the Washington Capitals defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 5-3 at Capital One Arena on Friday.