The NHL returns from the 4-Nations Face-Off with a juicy matchup between two icons of the sport. The Capitals-Penguins game is available on multiple streaming services for free.

The Great Eight scored a pair of second-period goals – part of a three-goal Washington outburst in the middle frame – and added a late empty-net tally to help the Caps overwhelm the Oilers 7-3 on Sunday at Capital One Arena.

Alex Ovechkin continues his pursuit of the all-time goals record when the Capitals (36-11-8) travel to face the Penguins (23-25-9) in the third of four games between the two teams this season. Ovechkin has 26 goals (17 assists,

Washington Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin will be in Miami during the NHL break for the 4 Nations Face-Off -- and he's not alone.

Alex Ovechkin is on a historic run, and not just because he's nearing Wayne Gretzky's goal record. He's a man on a mission.

The Capitals superstar nears a record once thought to be untouchable. The post As Ovechkin Nears Gretzky Goals Record, How Will NHL Capitalize? appeared first on Front Office Sports.

Follow along as the Capitals star chases down Wayne Gretzky's record, including highlights of each goal and the upcoming schedule.

Alexander Ovechkin is within striking distance of breaking the National Hockey League goal record this season. On Sunday morning, Ovechkin scored not just once, not just twice, but three times against the Edmonton Oilers for his 32nd career regular-season hat trick,

Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin took a huge leap towards overtaking Wayne Gretzky’s goalscoring record on Sunday.

The sellout crowd of 18,753 immediately began to cheer, though, when Pickard skated to Edmonton’s bench, realizing this would provide Ovechkin with an opportunity to move closer to history. The fans then started chanting “Ovi! Ovi!’ while the Capitals defended in their zone.

Five charts how close Alex Ovechkin is to overtaking Wayne Gretzky's career goal scoring title and how both dominated the NHL.