Washington’s hockey star chases Wayne Gretzky’s career goals record the way his team seeks the NHL’s best record: relentlessly.

Washington Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin will be in Miami during the NHL break for the 4 Nations Face-Off -- and he's not alone.

Head coach Spencer Carbery defended his tactic of throwing out the team's best goal scorer when, typically, teams are looking to defend against their opponent's extra attacker in the waning minutes.

With the yellow skate laces and tinted visor, the goal celebrations and gap-toothed smile, Alex Ovechkin became a role model to a lot of kids who grew up to play alongside him in the NHL.