Alex Ovechkin hopes the third time is the charm in the pursuit of his 900th career NHL goal.

Ovechkin moved within one of a pair of milestones after collecting a goal and an assist on Oct. 24 at Columbus. The three-time Hart Trophy recipient has been held off the scoresheet in consecutive contests heading into the Washington Capitals' home game against the New York Islanders on Friday.

Ovechkin has famously tormented the Islanders for years, recording 71 points (45 goals, 26 assists) in 74 career encounters. He notched an assist in the Capitals' 4-2 road victory over the Islanders on Oct. 11.

In addition to his 900th goal overall, Ovechkin is aiming for goal No. 127 in October on Friday. If he achieves it, he would break a tie with Hall of Famer Wayne Gretzky for the most career goals i

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