Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals is closing in on the NHL career goals record of 894 held by Wayne Gretzky. Ovechkin has 866 goals after scoring 13 in the first 17 games this season. He needs 29 to set a new record.

Alex Ovechkin isn’t slowing down at age 39. The legendary sniper scored his first hat trick since 2022, propelling the Washington Capitals to victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Sunday and reigniting excitement around his pursuit of Wayne Gretzky’s all-time scoring record.

Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals just can't stop scoring, and they'll look to make their mark and sweep their road trip in a brand new city as they face Utah Hockey Club in Salt Lake City for the first time.

The Washington Capitals' Alexander Ovechkin and the Utah Hockey Club's Dylan Guenther will be two of the most exciting players to watch when these squads play on Monday at 9:00 PM ET, at Delta Center. See below to read more about Capitals vs. Utah Hockey Club leaders, insights, and a predicted winner.