Ovechkin scored his 892nd career goal this week, moving to within three of breaking the all-time scoring record held by Wayne Gretzky. With Ovechkin now just a hat trick away from setting the record, Bettman said he plans for a traveling party to attend all of his remaining games to be ready for the moment.

Alex Ovechkin scored his 892nd career goal, moving him three away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record, but rookie Jackson Blake scored twice to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Washington Capitals 5-1 on Wednesday night and clinch a playoff spot.

Breaking down the third-period penalties, fisticuffs that overshadowed the Caps’ Alex Ovechkin scoring career goal No. 892 as he chases Wayne Gretzky’s record of 894.

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin scored his 891st career goal and needs four to pass Wayne Gretzky's record. Highlights from win vs. Bruins.

Alex Ovechkin scored Wednesday and needs three goals to break Wayne Gretzky's record. Highlights from Capitals-Hurricanes game:

Alex Ovechkin scored his 891st career goal on Tuesday night to lead the Washington Capitals to a 4-3 victory over the Boston Bruins.

The Great 8 is just three goals away from surpassing Wayne Gretzky and breaking the all-time National Hockey League goals scored record.

RALEIGH, N.C. -- Alex Ovechkin scored his 892nd goal, moving within three of breaking Wayne Gretzky 's NHL record, but the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Washington Capitals 5-1 to clinch a berth in the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the seventh straight season at Lenovo Center on Wednesday.

When Alex Ovechkin sets the NHL's all-time goal 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.