Although it came in a losing effort on Tuesday night, Capitals' Alex Ovechkin has scored 30 goals in a season for the 19th time.

Alex Ovechkin has reached 30 goals in a season for the 19th time in his 20-year NHL career, adding to the league record he set last season with his 18th. The Washington Capitals captain got his latest milestone goal Tuesday night at home against the Calgary Flames.

Ovechkin is on the verge of becoming the NHL's all-time goals leader, and he can pass Gretzky's mark of 894 before the end of season. The Capitals standout currently has 883 career goals after scoring Washington's only goal in a 3-1 loss to the Calgary Flames on Tuesday night.

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The Oilers are looking to snap a three-game losing streak as they head to Amalie Arena to take on the Lightning on Tuesday. The two teams met earlier this season, with Edmonton securing a narrow 2-1 victory.

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