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

Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals is closing in on the NHL career goals record of 894 held by Wayne Gretzky.

At this point, the record falling looks imminent. But when? Now that's an interesting and possibly infuriating question.

Good morning, I’m Dan Gartland. I hope everyone had an enjoyable holiday weekend.In today’s SI:AM:👑 LeBron turns 40📸 Every LeBron SI cover🏈 Vikings keep rollingThe Great 8 chases the Great OneOne of the primary story lines of this NHL season has been Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin’s pursuit of Wayne Gretzky’s career goals record.

The Washington Capitals welcomed captain Alexander Ovechkin back into the lineup this past weekend for the first time in over a month due to a lower-body injury.