Ovechkin Aims for Historic Goal Record Against Blackhawks

Alex Ovechkin is on the verge of surpassing Wayne Gretzky's all-time goal-scoring record as the Washington Capitals prepare to face the Chicago Blackhawks. Ovechkin has scored in his last three games, leaving him with 892 career goals, just two shy of Gretzky's 894. The Capitals are favored to win against the struggling Blackhawks, who have been poor in away games. Fans can watch the game on NHL Network and various streaming platforms, including ESPN Plus, with free trials available on FuboTV and DirecTV Stream. While Ovechkin's pursuit of the record dominates headlines, the Capitals face challenges, including a recent loss to the Carolina Hurricanes and goalie Logan Thompson's injury. The Capitals lead the Eastern Conference despite losing four of their last five games.