Alex Ovechkin has tied Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL goals record

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) takes on the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday in Washington, D.C.

The Washington Capitals star came into Friday's game two goals shy of tying the NHL's career record, set decades ago by the great Wayne Gretzky. The Capitals have six games left in the regular season.

(Image credit: Nick Wass)