We're tracking Ovechkin's pursuit of Gretzky's goal record and trying to determine the game in which he's most likely to break the record.

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is one of the most heralded players in NHL history. The legendary forward has already etched his name in history, but he's still chasing Wayne Gretzky's all-time goals record.

Wayne Gretzky, an iconic NHL player who retired in 1999 with 61 NHL records, discussed his favorite record with comedian Theo Von. Gretzky cherished his achievement of scoring 50 goals in 39 games during the 1981-82 season,