Alex Ovechkin, the Washington Capitals captain, is approaching Wayne Gretzky's NHL record of 894 career goals. Ovechkin is using the attention surrounding his pursuit of the record to raise money and awareness for pediatric cancer research. He has launched "THE GR8 CHASE for Victory Over Cancer" and will donate to cancer research for each goal scored for the rest of his career. - Alex Ovechkin is an NHL player for the Washington Capitals chasing Wayne Gretzky's all-time goal record. - Ovechkin is partnering with Hockey Fights Cancer and the V Foundation for Cancer Research. - Ovechkin has launched "THE GR8 CHASE for Victory Over Cancer" to support pediatric cancer research. - He will donate to cancer research for each goal scored for the rest of his career.