Welcome to the NHL On Tap, a daily look at the games on the NHL schedule. There are nine games on the schedule for Thursday, ...

The Avalanche were physically outmatched against the Canucks and blanked by Thatcher Demko. Altitude Sports is officially ...

The Pittsburgh Penguins snagged a point from the New Jersey Devils but lost in a shootout. We’ve got the full analysis and coverage from the barn. There are plenty of NHL trade rumors floating out ...

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In the third period between the Capitals and Senators, Alex Ovechkin inched closer to Wayne Gretzky's all-time goal record.

Ovechkin scored his 23nd goal of the season to push his career total to 876. Gretzky scored 894 goals in the NHL.

The 39-year-old veteran would also hold a No.99 jersey of Gretzky. When in Edmonton on a historic chase, it’s #Gr8 to pay respects to The Great One Following his overtime winner against the Ottawa ...

On Thursday night in Ottawa, Ovechkin beat Leevi Merilainen ... He needs 20 more to match Wayne Gretzky’s all-time record of 894, and 21 to set a new standard. Not even the most serious injury ...