Alex Ovechkin is just one goal away from overtaking Wayne Gretzky for the NHL`s all-time goals record. After tying Gretzky with two goals on Friday, Ovechkin will have his next chance to make history on Sunday when the Washington Capitals face the New York Islanders.
Coming off a remarkable two-goal game against the Blackhawks at Capital One Arena, Ovechkin nearly broke the record in the last game. Although he could have aimed for an empty-net goal to surpass Gretzky, he chose to wait, heightening anticipation for his next game against the Islanders.
With six games remaining in the Capitals` season, Ovechkin has plenty of opportunities to break the record before the regular season concludes. Even at 39 years old, Ovechkin maintains an impressive scoring pace. His recent first goal marked his 14th 40-goal season, surpassing Gretzky`s record for the most such seasons.
Fans hoping to witness history will be encouraged to know that Ovechkin has a strong scoring history against the Islanders. In 71 games against them, he has scored 44 goals, making them the eighth-most scored against any single team.
As Ovechkin approaches this monumental record, here’s how you can watch the Capitals versus Islanders game.
How to Watch Capitals vs. Islanders
Date: Sunday, April 5
Location: Barclays Center — New York, New York
TV: TNT, truTV | Stream: fubo (try for free)
Capitals Remaining Schedule
- April 6: at Islanders
- April 10: vs. Hurricanes
- April 12: at Blue Jackets
- April 13: vs. Blue Jackets
- April 15: at Islanders
- April 17: at Penguins
