Alex Ovechkin tied Wayne Gretzky for the NHL all-time goals record with two tallies against the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday night. He had the opportunity to go for the hat trick and No. 895 with an empty-netter late in the game,

After scoring the 894th goal of his career to tie Wayne Gretzky as the NHL's all-time goals leader on Friday, Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin pointed to The Great One, seated in the owner's box,

Wayne Gretzky made his first in-person appearance during Alex Ovechkin’s pursuit of the NHL career goals record in time to watch him tie it with No. 894

Alex Ovechkin needs just one more goal to move past Wayne Gretzky for sole possession of the NHL's all-time goals record. Ovechkin tied Gretzky with two goals Friday, and his next opportunity to break the record will come Sunday against the New York Islanders.

Alex Ovechkin, the 39-year-old Russian superstar, is now one away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's mark with six games left to play this season.

Follow along as Alex Ovechkin tries to reach career goal No. 895.

Wayne Gretzky gave a brief interview after Alex Ovechkin tied his NHL goals record, which has stood since 1999.

If you’re trying to watch Alex Ovechkin make history in person, prepare yourself for a risky, expensive gamble. The Washington Capitals superstar scored twice Friday night to tie Wayne Gretzky’s career goal record,

Wayne Gretzky witnessed Alex Ovechkin scoring his 893rd and 894th goals to tie his NHL record as the Canadian great made his first in-person appearance during this chase.