Alex Ovechkin is closing in on Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL goal mark, exciting fans including two longtime supporters who became viral for their Ovechkin tribute nearly 20 years ago. Washington, D.C.

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.