Ovechkin's legacy is about scoring goals -- as he closes in on Wayne Gretzky's record of 894 -- and these plays are an instrumental part of that legacy. So much so that the area in the left faceoff circle has become known as "Ovi's Office."

Alex Ovechkin scored his 891st career goal in the Washington Capitals' win over the Boston Bruins, moving just four goals away from Wayne Gretzky's all-time record.

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

Alexander Ovechkin is on the verge of breaking Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL goal record. With only five goals needed, TNT, truTV, and Max will provide

Raised in Moscow within the Soviet sports system by parents who were accomplished athletes, Alex Ovechkin was given every chance to succeed at hockey and along the way showed he didn’t need special treatment.

Currently, Alexander Ovechkin stands a mere five goals away from surpassing Wayne Gretzky's legendary NHL record of 894 goals. However, as the Washington Capitals struggle with recent setbacks, Ovechkin's approach to this historic achievement speaks volumes about his character and mindset.

The PenFed Foundation is auctioning off tickets in its suite for upcoming games where Alexander Ovechkin could either reach or surpass Wayne Gretzky’s career total.

Barry Trotz on how Ovechkin has continued to evolve as opponents adjust to him: "He could take hard coaching, and that’s very, very unique."