The 39-year-old winger took a pass from Rasmus Sandin on a 2-on-1 breakaway and fired it past rookie Leevi Merilainen, the record 179th goaltender he's scored on.

Ovechkin's goal was the 874th of his career, moving him within 20 of Wayne Gretzky's NHL record ... were solid as neither team generated many chances in regulation. Andrew Mangiapane had a great chance in the third period on the Capitals’ lone power ...

Alex Ovechkin scored on an empty-netter to move one goal closer to Wayne Gretzky and the Capitals handed the Kraken a 3-0 loss on Thursday night.

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With a 3-0 victory over the Seattle Kraken on Thursday, the Washington Capitals extended their winning streak to six games.

During a Seattle power play in the back half of the second stanza, Fehervary caught a Vince Dunn center point blast flush in the face. Fehervary was aided off the ice at that point, and he went to the room for repairs before returning and playing the third period as if nothing had happened.

The Seattle Kraken were entirely outmatched by Alexander Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals in a 3-0 loss as Ovechkin moved one goal close to Wayne Gretzky's NHL record of 894.

The Capitals won't have any lineup changes, as they stick with what's worked for them and look for Dylan Strome and Alex Ovechkin to rediscover the spark they had at 5-on-5. Logan Thompson will get the start, making his fifth consecutive appearance between the pipes.

The Capitals will have one big lineup change, as Charlie Lindgren will return to the crease in his first appearance since being injured on Jan. 10. Logan Thompson has started the last five games, putting up impressive numbers to boot.

As Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin approaches Wayne Gretzky's NHL goal record, he took some time to recognize 'The Great One's' accomplishment.

Standout performances on offense, defense and in goal power the Capitals to their sixth consecutive victory with a 3-0 shutout of the Kraken.

It’s been known for some time that Ovechkin has a legitimate shot at breaking Wayne Gretzky’s career goals record should he stay healthy and keep up his blistering scoring pace. And even after ...