Ovehckin is 23 goals back of the all-time leader, meaning Washington's games in late March and April will be must-see TV.

Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals is closing in on the NHL career goals record of 894 held by Wayne Gretzky. Ovechkin has 870 goals after scoring 17 in his first 20 games this season. He needs 25 to set a new record.

Follow along as the Capitals star chases down Wayne Gretzky's record, including highlights of each goal and the upcoming schedule.

Alex Ovechkin has returned to the Washington Capitals lineup after missing almost six weeks with a fractured fibula, and he has not missed a beat. In back-to-back