How to watch Capitals vs. Blackhawks today: Channel, time, schedule live stream as Alex Ovechkin chases NHL goals record | Sporting News

The Chicago Blackhawks (21-44-10, in the Central Division) will take on the Washington Capitals (48-18-9, in the Metropolitan Division) on Friday, April 4, with Alex Ovechkin edging closer to Wayne Gretzky's all-time goal-scoring record.

Sitting at 892 career goals, the Capitals' captain is just two away from matching Gretzky's legendary mark.

Ovechkin found the back of the net on a 5-on-3 power play during Washingtons 5-1 defeat to the Carolina Hurricanes.

Positioned just above the left faceoff circle, the Capitals' captain unleashed a signature one-timer, converting a crisp feed from Jakob Chychrun past goaltender Frederik Andersen.

WATCH: Capitals vs.

Blackhawks LIVE on Sling Given Chicago's defensive strugglesallowing the third-most goals this seasonOvechkin could easily capitalize.

With 15 goals in 25 career regular-season matchups against the Blackhawks, this could be the perfect stage for Ovechkins milestone moment.

The Sporting News has all the details on how to watch Capitals vs.

Blackhawks as Ovechkin chases Gretzky's record.

How to watch Capitals vs.

Blackhawks TV channel (local): Monumental Sports Network (MSN), Chicago Sports Home Network (CHSN) TV channel (national): NHLN Live stream: Sling The Capitals vs.

Blackhawks game will be aired nationally on NHL Network.

It will be shown locally on CHSN in Chicago and on Monumental Sports Network in Washington.

Streaming options are available on Sling .

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Blackhawks start time Date: Friday, April 4 Time: 7:00 p.m.

ET | 6:00 p.m.

CT Puck drop for Capitals vs.

Blackhawks is at 7:00 p.m.

ET on Friday, April 4.

The game will take place at the Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., United States.

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NHL all-time goals leaders Most career goals in NHL history Player Teams Goals Wayne Gretzky Oilers, Kings, Blues, Rangers 894 Alex Ovechkin Capitals 892 Gordie Howe Red Wings, Whalers 801 Jaromir Jagr Penguins, Capitals, Rangers, Flyers, Stars, Bruins, Devils, Panthers, Flames 766 Brett Hull Flames, Blues, Stars, Red Wings, Coyotes 741 Alex Ovechkin career stats Season GP Goals G/GP Assists Points 2005-06 81 52 0.64 54 106 2006-07 82 46 0.56 46 92 2007-08* 82 65 0.79 47 112 2008-09* 79 56 0.71 54 110 2009-10 72 50 0.69 59 109 2010-11 79 32 0.41 53 85 2011-12 78 38 0.49 27 65 2012-13* 48 32 0.67 24 56 2013-14* 78 51 0.65 28 79 2014-15* 81 53 0.65 28 81 2015-16* 79 50 0.63 21 71 2016-17 82 33 0.40 36 69 2017-18* 82 49 0.60 38 87 2018-19* 81 51 0.63 38 89 2019-20*^ 68 48 0.71 19 67 2020-21 45 24 0.53 18 42 2021-22 77 50 0.64 40 90 2022-23 73 42 0.56 33 75 2023-24 79 31 0.39 34 65 2024-25 58 38 0.65 27 65 * Won the Rocket Richard Trophy ^ Co-winner with David Pastrnak Capitals 2025 schedule Here are the Capitals' next five games: Date Game Time (ET) April 1 at Bruins 7 p.m.

April 2 at Carolina 7 p.m.

April 4 vs.

Blackhawks 7 p.m.

April 6 at NY Islanders 12:30 p.m.

April 10 vs.

Carolina 7:30 p.m.

Blackhawks 2025 schedule Here are the Blackhawk's next five games: Date Game Time (ET) April 4 at Capitals 7 p.m.

April 6 vs.

Pittsburgh 6 p.m.

April 8 at Pittsburgh 7 p.m.

April 10 at Boston 7 p.m.

April 12 at Winnipeg 7 p.m.

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