Washington Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin is on the cusp of a historic milestone, and he's not taking it lightly. With 999 NHL goals under his belt, the 37-year-old forward is now just one strike away from joining the exclusive 1,000-goal club, a feat achieved by only a handful of players in the league's history. In a revealing interview, Ovechkin opens up about the emotions and pressures surrounding this momentous occasion, as well as the challenges he's facing on the ice to reach this milestone. Will he be able to join the likes of Gordie Howe, Wayne Gretzky, and Mario Lemieux in the 1,000-goal club, or will his pursuit fall just short?

Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin explains what stands between him and 1,000 NHL goals  The Big Lead