Alex Ovechkin is only a hat trick away now.
The Capitals star’s goal Tuesday against the Bruins put him at 891 for his career, three short of Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record.
Ovechkin is now in a realistic position to reach the magic number of 894 in a single game. He has 32 career hat tricks, including two this season — most recently Feb. 23 against the Oilers.
His next chance to close the gap is Wednesday at the Hurricanes, a tough back-to-back against a playoff-bound team. Ovechkin scored once in a 4-2 Caps loss in Raleigh in November, back when it still didn’t quite seem realistic that he would approach Gretzky’s mark this year.
Now, he’s on the doorstep. Here’s everything you need to know to watch two Stanley Cup contenders clash with NHL history on the line.
How to watch Capitals vs. Hurricanes
- TV channel (local): Monumental Sports Network, FanDuel Sports Network South
- TV channel (national): TNT, truTV
- Live stream: Sling
The Capitals vs. Wild game will be broadcast nationally on TNT and truTV, with TNT airing the traditional broadcast and truTV featuring an “OviCast” with an isolated camera on Ovechkin.
Kenny Albert will have the play-by-play call alongside Eddie Olczyk and Brian Boucher.
Fans can stream either feed live on Sling. Sling is the home for avid sports fans, as it offers a wide range of channels. You can always cheer for your favorite teams with channels like ESPN, TBS, TNT, NFL Network, FS1, and more.
For those in the Washington, D.C., area, Monumental Sports Network will be broadcasting the game on TV, and fans in the Hurricanes’ region can watch on FanDuel Sports Network South.
Capitals vs. Hurricanes start time
- Date: Wednesday, April 2
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
Puck drop for Capitals vs. Hurricanes is at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, April 2. The game will take place at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina.
The teams have split their previous two meetings this season, with the home team prevailing in each. They’ll meet one more time next Thursday, April 10, in D.C.
Capitals vs. Hurricanes radio station
- Radio station: SiriusXM channels 91, 220
NHL fans can tune in to the Capitals vs. Hurricanes live on SiriusXM channels 91 (Capitals broadcast) and 220 (Hurricanes broadcast).
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Capitals schedule 2025
Here are the Capitals’ remaining games in the 2024-25 NHL regular season:
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed., April 2 | Capitals at Hurricanes | 7 p.m. | Monumental, FDSN South, TNT, truTV*, Sling |
| Fri., April 4 | Capitals vs. Blackhawks | 7 p.m. | Monumental, CHSN, NHL Network, Fubo |
| 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+* |
* ‘OviCast’ alternate feed
NHL all-time goals leaders
| Player | Teams | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne Gretzky | Oilers, Kings, Blues, Rangers | 894 |
| Alex Ovechkin | Capitals | 891 |
| Gordie Howe | Red Wings, Whalers | 801 |
| Jaromir Jagr | Penguins, Capitals, Rangers, Flyers, Stars, Bruins, Devils, Panthers, Flames | 766 |
| Brett Hull | Flames, 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 | 58 | 38 | 0.65 | 27 | 64 |
| TOTAL | 1,484 | 891 | 0.60 | 724 | 1,615 |
* Won the Rocket Richard Trophy
^ Co-winner with David Pastrnak
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