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SEATTLE (AP) — Alex Ovechkin moved within 20 goals of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record with an empty-netter, helping the Washington Capitals beat the Seattle Kraken 3-0 on Friday night for their sixth straight victory. Ovechkin scored his 22nd goal of the season to push his career total to 875. Gretzky scored 894 goals in the NHL.

Ovechkin scored his 22nd goal of the season to push his career total to 875. Gretzky scored 894 goals in the NHL.

THROUGH GAMES OF MONDAY, JAN. 27, 2025

After another disappointing loss to the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday, the Vancouver Canucks welcomed the league-leading Washington Capitals to Rogers Arena for a Hockey Night in Canada tilt.

Alex Ovechkin moved within 20 goals of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record with an empty-netter, helping the Washington Capitals beat the Seattle Kraken 3-0 on

Alex Ovechkin moved within 20 goals of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record with an empty-netter, helping the Washington Capitals beat the Seattle Kraken 3-0 on Thursday night for their sixth straight

Quinn Hughes scored two goals, while Kevin Lankinen made 32 saves on 33 shots to lead the Vancouver Canucks over the first-place Washington Capitals.

The Capitals look to extend their winning streak to seven games against Vancouver. As the Washington Capitals remain red-hot and atop the league, they face another tough opponent as their road trip continues with a showdown against the Vancouver Canucks . Here's everything to know before puck drop at 10 p.m. ET.