Phil Esposito was on Wayne Watch in 1982 as Gretzky approached Espo's single-season goals record of 76. Gretzky broke it at Buffalo's Memorial Auditorium.

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is chasing Wayne Gretzky's all-time goal record. Where does he stand?

Additionally, Ovechkin became the 60th player to record 700 career assists this season, a record also held only by Gretzky, Gordie Howe, Jagr, Marcel Dionne and Phil Esposito.

Esposito, a 1984 Hockey Hall of Fame inductee who played for the Bruins, Chicago Blackhawks and Rangers, is among those who believe Ovechkin has a chance to break Gretzky's NHL record of 894 goals.

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is chasing Wayne Gretzky's all-time goal record. Where does he stand?