Alex Ovechkin is just one goal away from surpassing Wayne Gretzky to become the NHL`s all-time leading goal scorer. Ovechkin matched Gretzky`s record with two goals on Friday, and his next chance to break it will be on Sunday against the New York Islanders.
Ovechkin recently delivered a memorable two-goal performance against the Blackhawks at Capital One Arena. Although he could have broken Gretzky`s record with a hat trick goal, he chose not to score his 895th goal on an empty net. Now, hockey enthusiasts worldwide are eager to watch Ovechkin and the Capitals face off 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 has maintained an impressive scoring rate. His first goal on Friday marked his 14th 40-goal season, surpassing Gretzky`s previous record.
For fans hoping to witness history, Ovechkin has a strong track record against the Islanders. In 71 games against them, he has scored 44 goals, making them the eighth-most scored against any single team.
With Ovechkin so close to the all-time goals record, here’s how you can watch the Capitals vs. 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
