Alex Ovechkin is on the verge of NHL history, needing just one more goal to surpass Wayne Gretzky as the league`s all-time leading scorer. After tying Gretzky`s record with two goals on Friday, Ovechkin will have his next chance to make history on Sunday when the Washington Capitals face off against the New York Islanders.
Coming off a remarkable two-goal game against the Blackhawks at Capital One Arena, Ovechkin nearly broke the record in his last appearance. However, he opted against scoring his 895th goal on an empty net, choosing to wait for a more impactful moment. Hockey fans worldwide are eagerly anticipating Ovechkin`s next game against the Islanders.
With six games remaining in the Capitals` regular season, Ovechkin has plenty of opportunities to break the record. Even at 39 years old, Ovechkin maintains an impressive scoring pace. His first goal on Friday marked his 14th 40-goal season, surpassing Gretzky`s previous record of 12.
Fans hoping to witness history will be encouraged by Ovechkin`s track record against the Islanders. Throughout his career, Ovechkin has scored 44 goals in 71 games against the Islanders, making them the eighth-most frequent opponent he has scored against.
As Ovechkin approaches this monumental record, here’s how you can watch the Capitals take on the Islanders.
How to Watch Capitals vs. Islanders
Date: Sunday, April 5 | Time: 12:30 p.m. ET
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
