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How close is Alex Ovechkin to breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goals record?

How close is Alex Ovechkin to breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goals record?

Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals is closing in on the NHL goals record of 894 held by Wayne Gretzky. Ovechkin has 884 goals and needs 10 to tie and 11 to break the record.
Capitals sign goaltender Charlie Lindgren to a 3-year, $9 million extension

Capitals sign goaltender Charlie Lindgren to a 3-year, $9 million extension

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Capitals have shored up their goaltending tandem for the next few seasons by signing Charlie Lindgren to a three-year extension worth $9 million.
Capitals sign goaltender Charlie Lindgren to a 3-year, $9 million extension

Capitals sign goaltender Charlie Lindgren to a 3-year, $9 million extension

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Capitals have shored up their goaltending tandem for the next few seasons by signing Charlie Lindgren to a three-year extension worth $9 million.
Islanders play the Rangers following Nelson's 2-goal game

Islanders play the Rangers following Nelson's 2-goal game

New York Islanders (27-25-7, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. New York Rangers (30-26-4, in the Metropolitan Division) New York; Monday, 7 p.m.
Flames bring 3-game losing streak into matchup with the Flyers

Flames bring 3-game losing streak into matchup with the Flyers

Calgary Flames (28-23-9, in the Pacific Division) vs. Philadelphia Flyers (27-26-8, in the Metropolitan Division) Philadelphia; Tuesday, 7 p.m.
Hurricanes in action against the Red Wings following overtime win

Hurricanes in action against the Red Wings following overtime win

Carolina Hurricanes (35-22-4, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Detroit Red Wings (30-24-6, in the Atlantic Division) Detroit; Tuesday, 7 p.m.
Stars take on the Devils following Johnston's hat trick

Stars take on the Devils following Johnston's hat trick

New Jersey Devils (33-23-6, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Dallas Stars (39-19-2, in the Central Division) Dallas; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Dallas Stars host the New Jersey Devils after Wyatt Johnston's hat trick against the St.
Kraken host the Wild after Tolvanen's 2-goal game

Kraken host the Wild after Tolvanen's 2-goal game

Minnesota Wild (35-22-4, in the Central Division) vs. Seattle Kraken (26-31-4, in the Pacific Division) Seattle; Tuesday, 10 p.m.
Penguins visit the Avalanche after Rakell's 2-goal game

Penguins visit the Avalanche after Rakell's 2-goal game

Pittsburgh Penguins (24-29-10, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Colorado Avalanche (35-24-2, in the Central Division) Denver; Tuesday, 9 p.m.
Predators take road losing streak into matchup with the Bruins

Predators take road losing streak into matchup with the Bruins

Nashville Predators (21-32-7, in the Central Division) vs. Boston Bruins (28-26-8, in the Atlantic Division) Boston; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Nashville Predators visit the Boston Bruins looking to break a six-game road skid.