When Alex Ovechkin sets the NHL's all-time scoring record, The Great One will be there. Wayne Gretzky will be part of a traveling caravan that will attend every Washington Capitals game until Ovechkin breaks the record, according to Chris Johnston of The Athletic.

As Alex Ovechkin closes in on what some considered one of the most unassailable records in NHL history – Wayne Gretzky’s 894 goals – let’s look back at how the wondrous winger ended up in the National Hockey League.

The Washington Capitals superstar continues to close in on Gretzky’s longstanding record of 894 career NHL goals.

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is one of the most heralded players in NHL history. The legendary forward has already etched his name in history, but he's still chasing Wayne Gretzky's all-time goals record.

His long connection to Russian President Vladimir Putin complicates Alex Ovechkin's legacy in the eyes of some.

The Carolina Hurricanes will look to cut into their gap with the Washington Capitals when the teams meet on Wednesday night in Raleigh, N.C.

Alex Ovechkin scored his 891st career goal to move within four of breaking Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL record, helping the Washington Capitals defeat the host Boston Bruins 4-3 on Tuesday night.

The Washington Capitals Alex Ovechkin is on the precipice of making history. With a game tonight versus the Boston Bruins, Ovi sits just five goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's all time record of 895.

Alex Ovechkin scored his 891st career goal, moving him four away from passing Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record, and Dylan Strome broke a third-period tie on Tuesday night to lead the Washington Capitals to a 4-3 victory over the Boston Bruins.