Alex Ovechkin is on the verge of making hockey history.
The standout player from the Capitals is well on track to surpass Wayne Gretzky's NHL record for most goals scored over a career before the conclusion of the regular season.
The Great One concluded his illustrious 20-year career with 894 goals in 1,487 matches, and The Great 8 has equaled him but in one less game played as he aims to stake his claim on one of hockey's most esteemed records.
This season, Ovechkin has scored goals more often than in any campaign since the 2019-20 season, which was part of an eight-year run where he led or shared the league’s goal-scoring title seven times.
At an impressive 39 years old, it appears inevitable that Ovechkin will establish a new benchmark. Should you wish to catch the Capitals’ upcoming matches and witness this historic moment firsthand, here’s what you need to know about viewing them.
Where can you watch Alex Ovechkin’s matches?
- TV channel (local): Monumental Sports Network, along with other regional sports networks
- TV channel (national): TNT, truTV, NHL Network, ABC, ESPN
- Live streams: Sling , Fubo , ESPN+
The rest of the Capitals' regular-season matches will be broadcasted on various national and local networks.
In the D.C. region, Monumental Sports Network remains your go-to channel for multiple broadcasts. Additionally, you can catch selected games by tuning into the local sports networks affiliated with the teams the Capitals are facing.
Nationally speaking, the Caps will be featured on TNT, truTV, NHL Network, ABC, and ESPN over the next few weeks.
These games will be accessible for streaming across various platforms, with the TNT/truTV matches additionally being available. Sling as well as the NHL Network, ABC, and ESPN games Fubo The Capitals will also have one game available for streaming exclusively on ESPN+ and Disney+ .
Check out the complete game-by-game rundown of where you can catch the Caps' matches below:
Washington Capitals schedule 2025
Below are the Washington Capitals' upcoming fixtures for the 2024-25 NHL regular season:
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun., April 6 | Capitals at Islanders | 12:30 p.m. | TNT, truTV*, Sling |
| Thu., April 10 | Capitals vs. Hurricanes | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN+ *, Disney+ |
| Sat., April 12 | Capitals at Blue Jackets | 12:30 p.m. | ABC, Fubo , ESPN+ * |
| Sun., April 13 | Capitals vs. Blue Jackets | 6 p.m. | Monumental, FDSN Ohio, ESPN+ |
| Tue., April 15 | Capitals at Islanders | 8 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo , ESPN+ * |
| Thu., April 17 | Capitals at Penguins | 7 p.m. | Monumental, ESPN, Fubo , ESPN+ * |
* - games showcasing OviCast alternative broadcast
How to view an alternative stream using OviCast
ESPN and truTV will create a special "OviCast" alternative stream for several forthcoming Capitals matches.
The OviCast stream will showcase a dedicated camera focused on Ovechkin alongside the primary camera view, and it will also incorporate visuals showing the live stats of the Capitals' star player during the game.
The following games are set to feature the truTV or ESPN+ OviCast stream:
- April 6 at Islanders
- April 10 vs. Hurricanes
- On April 12 at the Blue Jackets
- April 15 at Islanders
- April 17 at Penguins
NHL all-time goals leaders
| Player | Teams | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne Gretzky | Oilers, Kings, Blues, Rangers | 894 |
| Alex Ovechkin | Capitals | 894 |
| Gordie Howe | Red Wings, Whalers | 801 |
| Jaromir Jagr | Penguins, Capitals, Rangers, Flyers, Stars, Bruins, Devils, Panthers, Flames | 766 |
| Brett Hull | Fire, Blues, Stars, Red Wings, Coyotes | 741 |
Alex Ovechkin career stats
| Season | GP | Goals | G/GP | Assists | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-06 | 81 | 52 | 0.64 | 54 | 106 |
| 2006-07 | 82 | 46 | 0.56 | 46 | 92 |
| 2007-08* | 82 | 65 | 0.79 | 47 | 112 |
| 2008-09* | 79 | 56 | 0.71 | 54 | 110 |
| 2009-10 | 72 | 50 | 0.69 | 59 | 109 |
| 2010-11 | 79 | 32 | 0.41 | 53 | 85 |
| 2011-12 | 78 | 38 | 0.49 | 27 | 65 |
| 2012-13* | 48 | 32 | 0.67 | 24 | 56 |
| 2013-14* | 78 | 51 | 0.65 | 28 | 79 |
| 2014-15* | 81 | 53 | 0.65 | 28 | 81 |
| 2015-16* | 79 | 50 | 0.63 | 21 | 71 |
| 2016-17 | 82 | 33 | 0.40 | 36 | 69 |
| 2017-18* | 82 | 49 | 0.60 | 38 | 87 |
| 2018-19* | 81 | 51 | 0.63 | 38 | 89 |
| 2019-20*^ | 68 | 48 | 0.71 | 19 | 67 |
| 2020-21 | 45 | 24 | 0.53 | 18 | 42 |
| 2021-22 | 77 | 50 | 0.64 | 40 | 90 |
| 2022-23 | 73 | 42 | 0.56 | 33 | 75 |
| 2023-24 | 79 | 31 | 0.39 | 34 | 65 |
| 2024-25 | 60 | 41 | 0.68 | 27 | 68 |
| TOTAL | 1,486 | 894 | 0.60 | 724 | 1,618 |
*
Won the Rocket Richard Trophy
Co-victor alongside David Pastrnak
Related Links
- Full NHL schedule 2024-25
- Most recent updates and gossip from the NHL
- NHL standings overall
- Alex Ovechkin's career goals progress tracker
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