One more goal. That’s all Alex Ovechkin needs to surpass Wayne Gretzky for the sole possession of the all-time goals record.
The 39-year-old scored two goals against the Blackhawks on Friday, tying the all-time record of 894 goals. He had numerous opportunities to score a third but failed to do so. He even declined to play during the empty net because he didn’t want to score the record-breaking goal that way.
Ovechkin will continue the hunt Sunday, April 6 against the Islanders, a Metro division rival. This game will be at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, so he won’t have his home fans cheering him on in Washington, D.C.
The Islanders will likely start either Ilya Sorokin or Marcus Hogberg in between the pipes. Ovechkin will have to find netting against of these goaltenders to break the record.
That being said, Ovechkin has never scored a goal against Sorokin. He’s scored 44 goals in 71 career games against the Islanders. Sorokin began his NHL career with New York during the 2020-21 season.
Ovechkin has scored in four straight games, but the Islanders should put up major resistance. They’re still holding onto some playoff hopes, and no goal wants to be remembered as the one who allowed the record-breaking goal.
The Sporting News has all the details on how to watch Alex Ovechkin’s game as he chases the all-time NHL goals record.
How to watch Alex Ovechkin game today
- TV channel: TNT, truTV, Monumental Sports Network (local)
- Live stream: Sling
Hockey fans can watch Ovechkin attempt to break the all-time NHL goals record live on TNT and truTV. His Washington Capitals will take on the New York Islanders.
Local fans in the Washington, D.C. area can watch the game live on the Monumental Sports Network.
For those without cable, Sling will have a live stream available.
Sling is the home for 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.
Capitals vs. Islanders start time
- Date: Sunday, April 6
- Time: 12:30 p.m. ET
Puck drop for Capitals vs. Islanders will be at 12:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, April 6 at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York.
Capitals vs. Islanders radio station
- Radio station: SiriusXM channel 91, 219
Hockey fans can tune into the Capitals vs. Islanders game live on SiriusXM channels 91 (Capitals broadcast) and 219 (Islanders broadcast).
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Capitals 2025 schedule
Here are the Capitals’ next five games:
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
| April 6 | at Islanders | 12:30 p.m. |
| April 10 | vs. Hurricanes | 7:30 p.m. |
| April 12 | at Blue Jackets | 12:30 p.m. |
| April 13 | vs. Blue Jackets | 6 p.m. |
| April 15 | at Islanders | 8 p.m. |
Islanders 2025 schedule
Here are the Islanders’ next five games:
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
| April 6 | vs. Capitals | 12:30 p.m. |
| April 8 | at Predators | 8 p.m. |
| April 10 | vs. Rangers | 7:30 p.m. |
| April 12 | at Flyers | 12:30 p.m. |
| April 13 | at Devils | 1 p.m. |
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