Alex Ovechkin is closing in on the all-time NHL goal-scoring record held by the legendary Wayne Gretzky. Stats and what to know about "The Great One."

Alex Ovechkin scored his 37th goal of the season in the third period of the Washington Capitals' 8-5 loss to the Buffalo Sabres on Sunday. With his goal on Sunday, Ovechkin now needs five goals to pass Wayne Gretzky for the NHL all-time goals record.

Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin is five goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL Goal record with odds increasing for it to happen versus the New York Islanders

Alex Ovechkin, one of the most popular and talented players of the Washington Capitals, is just a few goals away from breaking the NHL legend Wayne Gretzky’s record of 894 goals. While fans and experts are busy debating if Alex Ovechkin will be able to make a new record,

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is chasing Wayne Gretzky's goal record. How he has fared vs. the teams he'll face the rest of the season.

The Washington Capitals superstar continues to close in on Gretzky’s longstanding record of 894 career NHL goals.

Debates heat up over whether the NHL should retire Sidney Crosby's No. 87 and Alex Ovechkin's No. 8 league-wide. While Crosby's consistent success fue

Bookmakers believe it is a 50/50 call on whether or not Alex Ovechkin will break Wayne Gretzky’s record this season.