Ovechkin, NHL and Wayne Gretzky

Alex Ovechkin is on track to break Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goals record
Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals is chasing the NHL career goals record of 894 held by Wayne Gretzky. Ovechkin entered the season 42 goals short of breaking a record that long seemed unapproachable.
NHL makes stunning Alex Ovechkin update amid Capitals star's Wayne Gretzky pursuit
Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin has now moved within 23 goals of catching Wayne Gretzky for most goals in NHL history.
Capitals' Ovechkin Scores Another Goal to Pull Within 23 of NHL All-Time Record
Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin scored in the third period of the Capitals' 7-4 win over the New York Rangers on Saturday afternoon, bringing him within 23 of breaking Wayne Gretzky's all-time scoring record.
NHL roundup: Alex Ovechkin adds 872nd goal in Capitals' 7-4 win
Dylan Strome had a goal and two assists, Alex Ovechkin added his 872nd career goal and the Washington Capitals earned a 7-4 victory against the visiting New York Rangers on Saturday. Logan Thompson made 29 saves for the Capitals as Ovechkin inched closer to Wayne Gretzky's NHL record of 894 goals.
Ovechkin scores career goal 872, Capitals beat Rangers 7-4
Alex Ovechkin scored his 872nd career goal to move 23 away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record, and the Washington Capitals beat the struggling New York Rangers 7-4 Saturday. Ovechkin has four goals in five games since returning from missing the previous 16 because of a broken left leg.
Meet the only NHL teammate of both Ovechkin and Gretzky
With Ovi set to break Gretzky's career goals record, many comparisons have been drawn between them. But only one man can say ...
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Capitals have retooled roster on fly while Ovechkin closes in on Gretzky
WASHINGTON -- Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals appeared to be at a crossroads after being swept by the New York ...
Will Russia’s Olympic ban lift in time for Alex Ovechkin to play in 2026?
NHL players will participate in the Olympics for the first time in 12 years when the hockey competition takes place in Milan.
Fans explode after Alex Ovechkin solves Marc-Andre Fleury for goal No. 871
Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin is now only 24 goals away from Wayne Gretzky's all-time mark of 894 career goals!
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All signs point to Alex Ovechkin's return against Maple Leafs
Washington Capitals fans can look forward to Saturday night's marquee matchup against the Toronto Maple Leafs because of the ...
Alex Ovechkin Continues Historic Chase Despite Capitals Loss
The Washington Capitals lost a shootout contest against the Minnesota Wild in their recent contest. They managed to snag a ...
Bruins preview: Alex Ovechkin back for Washington, which was scoring in bunches even without him
Boston held Washington to just 11 shots last week at TD Garden, but they'll face a more formidable Capitals attack in a New ...
Alex Ovechkin takes part in a full Capitals practice. He could return Saturday at Toronto
ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — Alex Ovechkin's pursuit of Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goals record should be back on very soon.
Kane reaches 1,300 points, Red Wings halt four-game slide with 4-2 win over Capitals
DETROIT — Patrick Kane reached the 1,300-point mark and Todd McLellan won for the first time as Detroit’s coach in the Red ...
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NHL Morning Skate for Jan. 6
It was a night of milestones to cap the week as John Gibson recorded his 200th win, Mika Zibanejad tallied his 400th assist ...