Matt Coronato scored to help the Calgary Flames beat the Washington Capitals 3-1 on Tuesday night, winning to move into a playoff spot despite Alex Ovechkin getting one step closer to breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career goals record.

The Washington Capitals host the Calgary Flames after Alexander Ovechkin's hat trick against the Edmonton Oilers in the Capitals' 7-3 win.

Forward moves within 12 of passing Gretzky for all-time mark, extends NHL record for 30 goal seasons to 19 WASHINGTON -- Alex Ovechkin scored his 883rd NHL goal in the Washington Capitals' 3-1 loss to the Calgary Flames at Capital One Arena on Tuesday.

Welcome to the NHL On Tap, a daily look at the games on the NHL schedule. There are 12 games on the schedule for Tuesday, including one nationally televised in the United States. Rasmus Dahlin and the Sabres (23-27-5) look to keep rolling after an 8-2 win against the New York Rangers on Saturday,

Matt Coronato scored to help the Calgary Flames beat the Washington Capitals 3-1 on Tuesday night, winning to move into a playoff spot despite Alex Ovechkin getting one step closer to breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goals record.

The Washington Capitals, with Alexander Ovechkin, will be in action Tuesday versus the Calgary Flames at Capital One Arena, starting at 7:00 PM ET. Looking to wager on Ovechkin’s props against the Flames?

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Ovechkin is on the verge of becoming the NHL's all-time goals leader, and he can pass Gretzky's mark of 894 before the end of season. The Capitals standout currently has 883 career goals after scoring Washington's only goal in a 3-1 loss to the Calgary Flames on Tuesday night.

Alex Ovechkin has reached 30 goals in a season for the 19th time in his 20-year NHL career, adding to the league record he set last season with his 18th. The Washington Capitals captain got his latest milestone goal Tuesday night at home against the Calgary Flames.

Alex Ovechkin continued his torrid pace on Tuesday night, reaching 30 goals in a season for the 19th time in his 20-year NHL career and adding to the league record he set last season with his 18th, as his Washington Capitals took on the Calgary Flames.

Alex Ovechkin and the league-leading Washington Capitals will strive to keep their runaway-train momentum going when they play host to the Calgary Flames on Tuesday.

The Washington Capitals host the Calgary Flames after Alexander Ovechkin's hat trick against the Edmonton Oilers in the Capitals' 7-3 win.