Alex Ovechkin sits 8 goals shy of Wayne Gretzky as Capitals visit Ducks

Alex Ovechkin sits 8 goals shy of Wayne Gretzky as Capitals visit Ducks

Alex Ovechkin takes his pursuit of Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL goals record to the West Coast this week as the Washington Capitals begin a three-game road trip Tuesday night against the Anaheim Ducks.

Capitals bring 4-game win streak into matchup with the Ducks

Washington Capitals (42-14-8, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Anaheim Ducks (28-28-7, in the Pacific Division) Anaheim, California; Tuesday, 10 p.m.

Recap: Ducks Can't Hold Off Caps in Third Period, Fall 7-4 in Homestand Finale

The Ducks twice rallied from a third-period deficit but could not complete the comeback tonight in a 7-4 loss to the NHL-leading Washington Capitals at Honda Center. NHL GAMECENTER | DUCKS STREAM The loss dropped Anaheim to 28-29-7 on the season and 15-15-2 on home ice. The Ducks remain seven

Spencer Carbery on Alex Ovechkin’s greatness as a player: ‘You just can never underestimate what he’s capable of doing’

Alex Ovechkin’s 886th career goal was another doozy. With 89 seconds remaining, Ovechkin shoveled a loose puck from center ice into an empty net, sealing the Capitals’ 4-2 win over the Seattle Kraken on Sunday. The Capitals captain, stationed along the side boards, sent a backhand with his ridiculous curve into the middle of the twine. And he did so without looking. The goal was point number 1,600 of his illustrious career. “I know Carbs said i…

Alexander Ovechkin Goals: When Will He Break Wayne Gretzky's All-Time Record?

Alexander Ovechkin Goals: When Will He Break Wayne Gretzky’s All-Time Record?: Records are meant to be broken, but I didn’t give a lot of thought to Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goal record of 894 goals being in jeopardy when he retired in 1988-89. I didn’t believe Alexander Ovechkin would still be playing at age 39 and still be so darn productive. After a knee injury sidelined Ovechkin in mid-November, it seemed more than likely that Gretzky’s reco…