NHL legend Wayne Gretzky was spotted at Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday after the incoming president teased "The Great One" as the next Canadian leader.

NHL Hall of Famer and Trump family friend Wayne Gretzky and his wife, Janet, were among the attendees inside the rotunda at the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C. The event was moved inside due to extreme cold.

As Alex Ovechkin chases down Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL goals record, the Edmonton Oilers made quite a gesture toward the Washington Capitals captain.

Wayne Gretzky was in attendance for US President Donald Trump's inauguration in Washington, DC, earlier today.

With Ovi set to break Gretzky's career goals record, many comparisons have been drawn between them. But only one man can say he was a teammate of both.

While the NHL has seen countless talents and superstars, there is no question Wayne Gretzky is among the best. Vincent Trocheck and Sam Reinhart have two more players on the top three.

Ovechkin did not score in the Capitals' 3–2 win over the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday. However, he moved within 21 goals of passing Gretzky with No. 874 in his career after scoring the game-winner in overtime against the Ottawa Senators on Thursday. The goal was his 21st this season.

Alexander Ovechkin is thrilled that his Washington Capitals will face an Edmonton Oilers team without Connor McDavid.

In recent times, men's hockey has become America's game. Some significant factors and events have helped solidify this claim. Most recently, these include the United States Junior Hockey Team’s dominant performance in capturing the gold medal at the World Junior Championships.

The NHL Department of Player Safety recently suspended Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid for three games, forcing him to miss their matchup with the Washington Capitals. While a lot of talk is being had regarding McDavid’s suspension,

Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin is no stranger to passion. Passion is what's powered the 39-year-old to great heights over the course of his 20-year career, as he now sits just 21 goals away from passing Wayne Gretzky for the most in NHL history. It's also landed him in some heated moments.