As Alex Ovechkin closes in on what some considered one of the most unassailable records in NHL history – Wayne Gretzky’s 894 goals – let’s look back at how the wondrous winger ended up in the National Hockey League.

Oddsmakers still think Ovechkin's best chance to pass Gretzky's goal record is during games April 12-13 against the Blue Jackets.

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is one of the most heralded players in NHL history. The legendary forward has already etched his name in history, but he's still chasing Wayne Gretzky's all-time goals record.

This could turn out to be incredible if it happens for Alex Ovechkin as his Gr8 Chase of Wayne Gretzky continues.

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 Great 8 potted another power-play tally in the final minute of the second period against the Hurricanes Wednesday.

Alex Ovechkin scored his 891st career goal to move within four of breaking Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL record, helping the Washington Capitals defeat the host Boston Bruins 4-3 on Tuesday night.

The NHL has signed a 12-year, $11 billion CAD ($7.7 billion USD) deal with its Canadian national broadcast partner, Rogers.

TORONTO, ON – Rogers Communications and the National Hockey League (NHL) today announced a 12-year agreement for the national media rights to NHL games on all platforms in Canada through the 2037-38 season.

The NHL and Rogers Communications have announced a new 12-year national media rights deal to air games on multiple platforms in Canada