If Alex Ovechkin wants to break Wayne Gretzky's goal record before the home fans, he has four chances left during the final weeks of the regular season.
The first time is Sunday afternoon when the Washington Capitals face the Buffalo Sabres during a brief trip home amid four games on the road. They're coming off a two-game trip in which Ovechkin scored career goal No. 889 at Winnipeg. The team then heads out for games in Boston and North Carolina.
Ovechkin needs six goals over the final 10 games to break Gretzky's record of 894, which has stood since 1999.
Here's what to know about Sunday's game between the Capitals and Sabres:
When is Alex Ovechkin's next game? Capitals vs. Sabres start time
The Capitals play the Sabres at 3 p.m. ET Sunday at Capital One Arena in Washington.
How to watch Capitals vs. Sabres game
The game is not being aired nationally. It will be shown on MSG Networks in Buffalo and on Monumental Sports Network in Washington. Capitals analyst Craig Laughlin, who had heart surgery seven weeks ago, will return to the TV booth with Joe Beninati.
How to stream Capitals vs. Sabres game
The game can be streamed via ESPN+.
Alex Ovechkin goals vs. Sabres
Ovechkin has 41 goals in 66 regular-season games against the Sabres, who held him without a goal in their earlier meeting this year.
Washington Capitals remaining games
All times p.m. ET
- Sunday, March 30: vs. Buffalo Sabres | 3 p.m.
- Tuesday, April 1: at Boston Bruins | 7 p.m.
- Wednesday, April 2: at Carolina Hurricanes | 7 p.m.
- Friday, April 4: vs. Chicago Blackhawks | 7 p.m.
- Sunday, April 6: at New York Islanders | 12:30 p.m.
- Thursday, April 10: vs. Carolina Hurricanes | 7:30 p.m.
- Saturday, April 12: at Columbus Blue Jackets ...
