The Alex Ovechkin watch continues. The Capitals captain, who has 30 goals in 42 games this season, is 12 from passing Wayne Gretzky (894) for the NHL all-time record with 24 games remaining in the regular season.

Streaming: ESPN+, FanDuel Sports Network via Fubo (Regional blackouts apply) The Capitals vs. Blues game will be available to stream on ESPN+ tonight. The game will also be broadcast on the FanDuel Sports Network, available in St. Louis regional markets, on Fubo.

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.

Brayden Schenn is set to play his 1,000th regular-season NHL game when he and the St. Louis Blues visit the Washington Capitals on Thursday night.

Blues captain Brayden Schenn will reach a huge milestone in the team’s next game. Schenn will play in his 1,000th NHL game when the Blues play at the Washington Capitals on Thursday night. Schenn played his first NHL game in 2010 with the Los Angeles Kings.

As per a report by TSN’s Darren Dreger, the Toronto Maple Leafs have shown interest in acquiring St. Louis Blues captain Brayden Schenn. As the March 7 NHL trade deadline approaches, both the Blues and Leafs face significant decisions.