Alex Ovechkin is two away from becoming the first player in NHL history with 900 goals as his Washington Capitals host the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday afternoon.

The 40-year-old forward scored the first goal of his 21st season -- No. 898 of his career -- in Friday's 5-1 home win over the Minnesota Wild, the fourth straight victory for the Capitals.

"The chances were there," said Ovechkin, who also had an assist. "Sometimes you just have to be patient and one goes in and I hope next game it's going to be more."

Ovechkin broke Wayne Gretzky's previous record of 894 career goals late last season and has four points through five games. His goal Friday was also his 567th at even strength, which surpassed Gordie Howe for second all-time. Gretzky has 617.

Dylan Strome scored his first two goa

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