Alexander Ovechkin is getting closer and closer to history.On Wednesday, Ovechkin scored his 892nd career goal in the Capitals’ 5-1 loss to the Hurricanes. He is now two goals away from tying Wayne Gretzky’s NHL scoring record and three away from surpassing him.

His long connection to Russian President Vladimir Putin complicates Alex Ovechkin's legacy in the eyes of some.

On June 26, 2004 in Raleigh, the Caps surprised no one when they made Alexander Ovechkin – the "Ovi" handle was still more than a year away – the first overall choice in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft. No one knew it at the time, but the Caps’ fortunes were on the verge of taking a significant upward turn that would span the next two decades.

TNT Sports will showcase the Washington Capitals’ Alexander Ovechkin as his #Gr8Chase toward breaking the NHL’s career goal-scoring record – now just five away from surpassing Wayne Gretzky’s mark – moves forward this week.

The PenFed Foundation is auctioning off tickets in its suite for upcoming games where Alexander Ovechkin could either reach or surpass Wayne Gretzky’s career total.

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Chicago Blackhawks have signed a pair of high-end prospects out of the NCAA, and other teams, including the Washington Capitals, could be adding significant talent to the team.