Broduer is one of few goalies to allow goals to the current all-time leader, Wayne Gretzky, and the possible next No. 1, Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin — whom is chasing the former’s once-believed unbreakable record.

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin will miss four to six weeks. What does that mean for the team and his pursuit of Wayne Gretzky's goal record?

Ovechkin had scored 15 goals in 18 goals before the injury, leading the Capitals to a hot start amid his chase of Gretzky’s goals record.

Alex Ovechkin was on pace to become the NHL's all-time leading goal scorer this season, but a broken fibula has put his quest for history on hold.

As Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin closes in on Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goals record, the Great One told CNBC he has nothing but admiration for the player who could soon dethrone him.