One of the great records in NHL history seems set to fall, with Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin closing in on the goal-scoring record set by Wayne Gretzky during an incredible 20-year career.

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin has passed Wayne Gretzky for the all-time goal record. Breaking down his statistics.

Alex Ovechkin, at 39, continues his pursuit of Wayne Gretzky's records, now setting his sights on Gretzky's NHL career ...

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is chasing Wayne Gretzky's all-time goal record. Can he break it this season?

What is NHL goals record? Gretzky's stats and records Wayne Gretzky holds numerous NHL records, including those for career ...

What is NHL goals record? Gretzky's stats and records Wayne Gretzky holds numerous NHL records, including those for career goals, assists and points. Unsurprisingly, his single-season highs in all ...

Wayne Gretzky is widely considered to be the best ... the game faster than anyone else was the key to his otherworldly stats. It took some time for things to shake out, but the more free-flowing ...