Alex Ovechkin scored his 892nd career goal, moving him three away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record, but rookie Jackson Blake scored twice to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Washington Capitals 5-1 on Wednesday night and clinch a playoff spot.

Despite a 5-1 loss and a less-than-impressive showing against the Carolina Hurricanes, the Washington Capitals weren't going to leave Raleigh quietly.

With the exception of one play to close out the second period — a step closer to history for Alex Ovechkin — there wasn't much for the Washington Capitals to remember from Wednesday's contest against the Carolina Hurricanes.

As the minutes ticked away between the Carolina Hurricanes and Washington Capitals, the Hurricanes were running away with an important victory. A win over the C

"The Gr8 Chase" continues to build excitement as Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is just four goals away from the all-time scoring record in the NHL.

Two of the NHL’s best are set to do battle in Raleigh Wednesday night, as the Washington Capitals pay a visit to the Carolina Hurricanes.

McIlrath, the Capitals’ 6-foot-5, 232-pound defenseman used his reach advantage early to pull Viel’s helmet off. But despite giving way three inches and 19 pounds, Viel got inside and eventually separated McIlrath from his headwear too.

Alex Ovechkin needs four goals to break Wayne Gretzky's record. What to know about Capitals vs. Hurricanes game today:

At 72 ft x 32 ft, the 2,300 square foot Capitals Rink at Hi-Lawn is the largest outdoor rooftop synthetic rink in the nation. The rink’s vast size allows for general skating while alsoencouraging hockey play with hockey sticks, pucks and goals available to skaters.