Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin scored an empty net goal in the third period against the Nashville Predators to bring him within 21 goals of Wayne Gretzky's goal scoring record.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Alex Ovechkin had a goal and an assist, Ethen Frank got his first NHL goal and the Washington Capitals beat the Nashville Predators 4-1 on Saturday night.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Alex Ovechkin had a goal and an assist, Ethen Frank got his first NHL goal and the Washington Capitals beat the Nashville Predators 4-1 on Saturday night. Tom Wilson and ...

WASHINGTON — Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals is closing in on the NHL career goals record of 894 held by Wayne Gretzky. Ovechkin has 873 goals and needs 22 to set a new record.

Ovechkin already owns the NHL records for power-play goals and shots on goal. He also has 133 game-winning goals , three away from breaking Jaromir Jagr’s mark (135).

Just when fans were beginning to think Alex Ovechkin's stick was going cold, the Washington Capitals captain reminded them he's still on the road to history. "The Great Eight," as he's ...

Alex Ovechkin did more than just get closer to Wayne Gretzky's all-time goals record Saturday night. The Washington Capitals sniper scored an empty-netter in a 4-1 win over the Nashville Predators ...

Ovechkin scored his team's fifth goal in Saturday's 7-4 win over the New York Rangers to push his career total to 872. He is now 23 shy of breaking Gretzky's mark of 894 that many NHL observers ...