One of the great records in NHL history seems set to fall, with Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin closing in on the goal-scoring record set by Wayne Gretzky during an incredible 20-year career.

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin has broken Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goal record. Ovechkin, 39, entered this season needing 42 goals to break Gretzky's record of 894 career goals ...

What is NHL goals record? Gretzky's stats and records Wayne Gretzky holds numerous NHL records, including those for career goals, assists and points. Unsurprisingly, his single-season highs in all ...

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin has broken Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goal record. Ovechkin, 39, entered this season ...

What is NHL goals record? Gretzky's stats and records Wayne Gretzky holds numerous NHL records, including those for career goals, assists and points. Unsurprisingly, his single-season highs in all ...

Wayne Gretzky is widely considered to be the best ... the game faster than anyone else was the key to his otherworldly stats. It took some time for things to shake out, but the more free-flowing ...