Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin has already penned his name in history as hockey’s greatest goal scorer. He broke Wayne Gretzky’s record when he score

Ovechkin’s career has already put him on a path to the Hall of Fame. He caught Wayne Gretzky’s previous all-time record of 894 goals last season, making him the greatest goal scorer in NHL history. Now, Ovi is trying to see how far he can set the bard.

Ovechkin netted No. 899 against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Oct. 24, putting him one goal away from the feat. He is already considered the greatest goal scorer of all-time, and is assuredly a first ballot Hall of Famer when his time comes. Hitting this milestone will just add another impressive accolade to his storied career.

Strome suffered a lower-body injury Saturday and is considered day-to-day. He didn’t travel to Dallas but has not been placed on injured reserve.

Russian forward of the National Hockey League (NHL) club Washington Capitals Alexander Ovechkin said that he will make the decision to end his sports career based on his state of health. This was announced on October 28 by ESPN.

ARLINGTON, Va. -- Ryan Leonard joined the Washington Capitals last season in time to have a front-row seat for Alex Ovechkin breaking the NHL goal record.

Alex Ovechkin had a chance to pull off a double milestone by reaching 900 goals in his 1,500th game. The Ottawa Senators were having none of it.

Alex Ovechkin scored his 899th career goal and added an assist, and the Washington Capitals beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-1

Ovechkin has had a knack for making history throughout his two-decade career. The Capitals winger has scored 50 goals on nine different occasions. Ovechkin has also won the Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy as the NHL's top goal scorer nine different times, the most in NHL history.

Dylan Cozens and Drake Batherson scored twice each for the Ottawa Senators, who spoiled Alex Ovechkin’s 1,500th game by beating the Washington Capitals 7-1.