Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is already one of the most heralded players in NHL history. The legendary forward already has a ton of records on the NHL history books, but there's one more still to go that could put him in the pantheon of all-time greats.

Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin scored in the 3rd period against the Nashville Predators to bring him within 21 goals of Wayne Gretzky.

Alex Ovechkin had a goal and an assist, Ethen Frank got his first NHL goal and the Washington Capitals beat the Nashville Predators 4-1

NASHVILLE -- Alex Ovechkin scored his 873rd NHL goal and had an assist, and the Washington Capitals extended their point streak to seven games with a 4-1 win against the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena on Saturday.

Logan Thompson made 32 saves for the Washington Capitals and the Nashville Predators lost 4-1 on home ice on Saturday.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Alex Ovechkin had a goal and an assist, Ethen Frank got his first NHL goal and the Washington Capitals beat the Nashville Predators 4-1 on Saturday night. Tom Wilson and Andrew Mangiapane also scored for the Capitals. Logan Thompson stopped 32 shots as the Capitals won for the second time in three games.

Alex Ovechkin made history again Saturday night, scoring an empty net goal in a 4-1 win for the Washington Capitals over the Nashville Predators and becoming just the third player in NHL history register 20 20-goal seasons.

Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin scored in the third period of the Capitals' 7-4 win over the New York Rangers on Saturday afternoon, bringing him within 23 of breaking Wayne Gretzky's all-time scoring record.

The Predators host the Washington Capitals and star Alex Ovechkin in an NHL game Saturday at Bridgestone Arena: Our best photos