Ovechkin scores his 892nd career goal. He needs 2 to tie Gretzky and 3 to break the NHL record

Gretzky set to be at Blackhawks-Capitals game with Ovechkin three goals from breaking record

Gretzky is accompanying Ovechkin on the approach to 895 like Howe did for him on the way to 802 in 1994

NHL prepares for history as Ovechkin moves to within 2 of Gretzky's record

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is just two away from tying Wayne Gretzky's all-time goal-scoring mark. He scored goal 892 Wednesday, April 2. Ovechkin can tie or possibly even break the record Friday, April 4, at home against the Chicago Blackhawks. The NHL is preparing for history with a traveling party that includes Commissioner Gary Bettman and other league officials. If Ovechkin breaks the record, they will stop the game for a ceremo…

TIMELINE: Alex Ovechkin's 'Great Eight' career leading up to NHL goal-record 'Great Chase'

The Great 8 is just three goals away from surpassing Wayne Gretzky and breaking the all-time National Hockey League goals scored record.

Ticket Prices For Capitals' Remaining Games Amid Ovechkin Record Chase Aren't Insane... Yet

With seven games left to play this season for the Washington Capitals — a few of which are against teams out of playoff contention or clinging to the bubble — it's looking more and more likely that Alex Ovechkin will become the NHL's all-time goal-scoring leader before the regular season wraps up.Everyone is going to want to see the Great Eight break the record and if it happens this season, there are only handful of barns it could happen in, an…

Alex Ovechkin scores career goal No 892 as he nears Wayne Gretzky's all-time mark

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin inched closer to breaking Wayne Gretzky's career goals record on Wednesday night with a score against the Carolina Hurricanes.

The famous Russian came close to two goals with a goal against the Carolina Hurricanes to Canadian Wayne Gretzky. The Toronto Maple Leafs confirmed the playoffs.