Alex Ovechkin is incredibly close to becoming the NHL`s all-time leading goal scorer, needing just one more goal to surpass Wayne Gretzky. He equaled Gretzky`s record with two goals on Friday and will have his next chance to break it on Sunday when the Washington Capitals face the New York Islanders.
After a remarkable two-goal game against the Blackhawks at Capital One Arena, Ovechkin opted not to score his 895th goal into an empty net to break the record, preferring to do it in regular play. Hockey fans are eagerly anticipating Ovechkin`s next game against the Islanders.
With six games remaining in the Capitals` season, Ovechkin has plenty of opportunities to set the new record before the regular season ends. Even at 39 years old, Ovechkin maintains an impressive scoring pace. His recent first goal marked his 14th 40-goal season, surpassing Gretzky`s previous record.
Fans hoping to witness history will be encouraged to know that Ovechkin has a strong scoring history against the Islanders. He has scored 44 goals in 71 games against them, making them the eighth team against which he has scored the most goals.
As Ovechkin approaches this historic milestone, 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 Games
- 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
