The last goalie Wayne Gretzky scored against, the one who surrendered his 894th and final NHL goal on March 29, 1999, Flaherty has been watching with keen interest while Alex Ovechkin closes in on that magical number, which remains the League record for at least a little while longer.

Alex Ovechkin is just five goals short of surpassing Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL record of 894 goals. As Ovechkin continues his goal chase, teammates

WASHINGTON (AP) Alex Ovechkin scored his 888th career goal to continue his pursuit of the NHL record ... filled the arena as the goal counter in one corner flipped from 887 to 888.

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin continues to stay on pace to pass Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goal record before season's end. Ovechkin, 39, entered this season needing 42 goals to break ...

It's goal-scoring season in the NHL. OK, it's obvious that putting pucks in nets has always been of the utmost importance when it comes to winning hockey games, but it's safe to say a bit more ...

Alex Ovechkin is widely acknowledged as the NHL's top goal scorer, known for his powerful slap shot and determination. Drafted first overall in 2004 by the Washington Capitals, he has won numerous ...

Ovechkin gave the Capitals a 2-0 lead with about four minutes left in the first period, pushing a cross-crease pass from Strome into an open net.

Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is just three goals away from tying Wayne Gretzky's record for career goals after scoring No. 891 against the Bruins.