One of the most exciting races in the NHL for this season is Ovechkin's chase to break WayneGretzky's goal record. The Great One's mark of 894 has stood for over nearly three decades, and it ...
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 WayneGretzky's goal scoring record.
Gretzky has held the record since scoring his 802nd goal on March 23, 1994, to pass Howe. He added 92 more before retiring in 1999 after a total of 1,487 games over 20 seasons.