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Capitals rookie Ryan Leonard wasn't born yet when Alex Ovechkin was drafted in 2004. He was only eight months old when the Russian scored his first two goals in his NHL debut in 2005.

Alex Ovechkin scored his 892nd career goal, moving him three away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL record, but rookie Jackson Blake scored twice to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Washington Capitals 5-1 on Wednesday night and clinch a playoff ...

Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin is now three goals shy of breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL record.

Alex Ovechkin scored his 891st career goal, moving him four away from passing Wayne Gretzky's NHL record, and Dylan Strome broke a third-period tie on Tuesday night to lead the Washington Capitals to a 4-3 victory over the Boston Bruins.

Career goal No. 891 was an easy one for Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin on Tuesday night. Ovechkin now needs just four goals to pass Wayne Gretzky for the NHL goals record.

A new star will join the Washington Capitals ahead of their playoff push.

Wayne Gretzky's NHL goals record is in danger. After scoring his 890th career goal in Sunday's 8-5 result against the Buffalo Sabres, Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin is five goals from passing the Great One.

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' home game Sunday against the Buffalo Sabres.

Falling behind by three goals 14 minutes into a game would rattle most teams.

The Washington Capitals have clinched a playoff berth and home-ice advantage in the first round. Next up: clinching the Metropolitan Division en route to a potential run at the President's Cup as the NHL's top regular season team.