Washington (42-14-8), which has won four in a row, is tied with the Winnipeg Jets for first in the NHL with 92 points. Selanne believes Ovechkin’s record chase is fueling the Capitals, and their success as a team is helping him as well.

Alex Ovechkin couldn't score during the Washington Capitals' 7-4 win over the Anaheim Ducks, failing to cut the deficit behind Wayne Gretzky's goals record in the NHL.

Washington Capitals left winger Alex Ovechkin is on the verge of history. Ovie stands just nine goals shy of Wayne Gretzky’s career goals record, and naturally, the NHL wants as many eyeballs as possible on the chase for No.