The Washington Capitals announced today several fan initiatives in support of Alex Ovechkin and his pursuit of the NHL’s all-time goal scoring record, known as The Gr8 Chase presented by Venture Global.

Alex Ovechkin is skating toward breaking the NHL’s all-time goal-scoring record, and the Washington Capitals are splashing murals and goal counters around the city to celebrate what they’re calling The Gr8 Chase.

Washington Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin is inching closer to breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL goals record. Ovechkin posted his 887th career goal Saturday against the San Jose Sharks. The Capitals defeated the Sharks,