Ovechkin pulled nine goals from tying Wayne Gretzky's NHL record, and Pierre-Luc Dubois also scored for Washington. Charlie Lindgren had 15 saves as the Capitals got their second straight win. Artemi Panarin and Sam Carrick scored for the Rangers,

Washington Capitals goaltender Charlie Lindgren made the New York Rangers regret trading away his brother Ryan during their 3-2 overtime win on Wednesday.

Ottawa Senators (30-25-4, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Washington Capitals (38-14-8, in the Metropolitan Division) Washington; Monday, 6:30 p.m. EST. BOTTOM LINE: The Washington

While in the Hall of Fame’s famed Stick Storage Centre, which holds more than 4,000 sticks, the oldest dating to 1875, Ovechkin was fascinated with an old, wooden one with a long flat blade. It belonged to Maurice Richard, who held the NHL goal record with 544 before Howe passed him on Nov. 10, 1963.

Follow along as the Capitals star chases down Wayne Gretzky's record, including highlights of each goal and the upcoming schedule.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers were unable to handle a red-hot Washington Capitals offence led by Alexander Ovechkin following a 7-3 ... he also tied Jagr for the most in NHL history. Tom Wilson, Jakob Chychrun, Connor McMichael ...

Jakob Chychrun scored twice during a second-period surge and the Washington Capitals raced past the Pittsburgh Penguins 8-3 on Saturday. Alexander Ovechkin was held without a goal to remain at 879 for his career,

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Ottawa Senators (30-25-4, in the Atlantic Division) is set to take on the Washington Capitals (38-14-8, in the Metropolitan Division) on Monday at 6:30 p.m. ES. The Washington Capitals look to end a three-game slide when they play the Ottawa Senators.

BOTTOM LINE: The Washington Capitals host the Calgary Flames after Alexander Ovechkin ... TOP PERFORMERS: Ovechkin has 29 goals and 17 assists for the Capitals. Tom Wilson has six goals and ...