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.

Alex Ovechkin moved three goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL record after scoring the 892nd of his career in the Capitals' loss at Carolina on Wednesday night.

What is it like covering Alex Ovechkin as he closes in on Wayne Gretzky's all-time record for the most goals in NHL history? NHL.com senior writer Tom Gulitti has been basically embedded in the chase for history and gives a firsthand perspective of what he's witnessing on this week's episode of the "NHL @TheRink" podcast presented by SKIP.

Alex Ovechkin moved four goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL record after scoring the 891st of his career in the Washington Capitals game against the Boston Bruins on Tuesday night.

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

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is chasing Wayne Gretzky's goal record. How he has fared vs. the teams he'll face the rest of the season.

Alex Ovechkin scores career goal 892, putting him three away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's record. ESPN BET Sportsbook is owned and operated by PENN Entertainment, Inc. and its subsidiaries ('PENN').

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.