Alex Ovechkin is now five goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record after scoring the 890th of his career in the Washington Capitals’ game Sunday against the Buffalo Sabres.

Alexander Ovechkin must come down, but the space beneath him expands with each leap. ... Rasmus Sandin and Chychrun have all found their footing after struggling elsewhere.

Alex Ovechkin scored his 890th NHL goal on Sunday, moving five away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's record of 894 in his Washington Capitals' 8-5 loss to the Buffalo Sabres. His goal pulled the ...

The Washington Capitals knocked down reports that next year will be all-time leading goal scorer Alexander Ovechkin’s last in the NHL, saying no decision has been made on the Russian’s future.

The 39-year-old deflected Rasmus Sandin’s shot at 9:11 of the third period to cut Washington’s deficit to 6–4.. It was Ovechkin’s 37th goal of the season, and he remains on pace to reach ...

Alex Ovechkin has scored career goal No. 890 for the Washington Capitals, putting him five away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL record of 894. Ovechkin scored the goal in the third ...

Alex Ovechkin is now five goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record after scoring the 890th of his career in the Washington Capitals’ game Sunday against the Buffalo Sabres.

Alex Ovechkin is now five goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record after scoring the 890th of his career in the Washington Capitals’ game Sunday against the Buffalo Sabres.

Alex Ovechkin is now five goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record after scoring the 890th of his career in the Washington Capitals’ game Sunday against the Buffalo Sabres.

Alex Ovechkin scores his 890th career goal to move 5 goals ... Tags: Pierre Luc Dubois, Sports, Alexander Ovechkin, James Reimer, Wayne Gretzky, Spencer Carbery, Aliaksei Protas, Rasmus Sandin.