Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals is closing in on the NHL goals record of 894 held by Wayne Gretzky. Ovechkin has 884 goals and needs 10 to tie and 11 to break the record.

The final countdown has finally arrived for Alexander Ovechkin.On Saturday, the Washington Capitals captain logged his 884th career goal in the third period against the Tampa Bay Lightning.During a chaotic sequence,

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is one of the most heralded players in NHL history. The legendary forward has already etched his name in history, but he's still chasing Wayne Gretzky's all-time goals record.