Ovechkin is now 23 shy of breaking Wayne Gretzky's mark of 894 goals that many NHL observers thought would stand as one of the game's most unbreakable records.

The Sabres (14-21-5) remained last in the Eastern Conference and finished their road trip 1-2-1. Buffalo was outshot in the ...

The Capitals will look to keep their offense going against the Sabres. The Washington Capitals shook things up last game to ...

Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin has now moved within 23 goals of catching Wayne Gretzky for most goals in NHL history.

The Buffalo Sabres didn't get that "New Year ... same mindset that fans have for Alex Ovechkin's chase to overtake Wayne Gretzky's scoring record -- it's got to happen eventually, right?

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Alex Tuch scored twice ... He needs 23 goals to pass Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goal scoring record of 894. He’s scored four times in six games since he returned to the ...

The Capitals beat the Sabres 4-2 on Dec. 14 at Capital One Arena. Zucker opened the scoring 1:36 into the game. Washington ...

After Tuch's marker in the third round of the shootout, JJ Peterka scored the clinching goal in the next round. Following ...

The Capitals have been playing well, with a 5-4-1 record in their last 10 games. They'll visit the KeyBank Center in Buffalo on Monday night.

The Buffalo Sabres didn't get that "New Year ... with practically the same mindset that fans have for Alex Ovechkin's chase to overtake Wayne Gretzky's scoring record -- it's got to happen eventually, ...