Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin has now moved within 23 goals of catching Wayne Gretzky for most goals in NHL history.

Dylan Strome had a goal and two assists, Alex Ovechkin added his 872nd career goal and the Washington Capitals earned a 7-4 victory against the visiting New York Rangers on Saturday.

Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin scored in the third period of the Capitals' 7-4 win over the New York Rangers on Saturday afternoon, bringing him within 23 of breaking Wayne Gretzky's all-time scoring record.

Dylan Strome, typically a man of many words, needed just a few to sum up the Washington Capitals’ win over the New York Rangers on Saturday afternoon at Capital One Arena.

WASHINGTON — Alex Ovechkin scored his 872nd career goal to move 23 away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL record ... Connor McMichael and Aliaksei Protas also scored against Jonathan Quick, who remains stuck on 399 career wins. Tom Wilson sealed it ...

One of the most exciting races in the NHL for this season is Ovechkin's chase to break Wayne Gretzky's goal record ... finishing four shy of the Sharks' Jonathan Cheechoo for the Rocket Richard ...

Dylan Strome had a goal and two assists, Alex Ovechkin added his 872nd career goal and the Washington Capitals earned a 7-4 victory against the visiting New York Rangers on Saturday. Logan Thompson made 29 saves for the Capitals as Ovechkin inched closer to Wayne Gretzky's NHL record of 894 goals.

Alex Ovechkin scored his 872nd career goal to move 23 away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record, and the Washington Capitals beat the struggling New York Rangers 7-4 Saturday.

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is on a run as he chases Wayne Gretzky's all-time goal record. Where does he stand?

Here are seven of the best hockey movies that deserve a celly. You’ll notice that the classic film “The Cutting Edge” is missing, but I consider that to be a figure skating movie, as the actual hockey playing is few and far between, so don’t come for me.

Here is a look at the life of Hall of Fame hockey player Wayne Gretzky, who is the all-time leading scorer in National Hockey League (NHL) history, with 2,857 career points (894 career goals and 1,963 career assists).

WASHINGTON (AP) — Alex Ovechkin scored his 872nd career goal to move 23 away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL ... Protas also scored against Jonathan Quick, who remains stuck on 399 career ...