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Alex Ovechkin goals tracker: Capitals star 20 away from passing Wayne Gretzky for all-time NHL record
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is already one of the most heralded players in NHL history. The legendary forward already has a ton of records on the NHL history books, but there's one more still to go that could put him in the pantheon of all-time greats.
How many goals does Alex Ovechkin need to pass Wayne Gretzky? Tracking all his stats
Ovechkin entered this season needing 42 goals to break Gretzky's record of 894 career goals, which has stood since 1999. The Washington captain has 22 goals this season, with 34 games left. This season, he moved into second place with 20 consecutive 20-goal seasons and set a record for the number of goalies he has scored against in his career.
The best Alexander Ovechkin cards to collect as he approaches the NHL scoring record
Alex Ovechkin is knocking on the door of hockey history and the title of the greatest scorer the sport has ever seen. The Washington Capitals legend is closing in on breaking the NHL scoring record of 894 career goals currently held by “The Great One” Wayne Gretzky.
Alex Ovechkin goals tracker: The Great Eight 20 away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s all-time record of 894
The Great Eight is within striking distance of Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL goals record of 894, which Gretzky reached on March 29, 1999, against the New York Islanders. Ovechkin began this season with 853 career goals.
Ovechkin moves within 20 goals of breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL record, Capitals beat Kraken 3-0
Alex Ovechkin moved within 20 goals of breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL record with an empty-netter, helping the Washington Capitals beat the Seattle Kraken 3-0 on Thursday night for their sixth straight victory.
Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin resumes Wayne Gretzky chase with 875th NHL goal
Alex Ovechkin was held off the scoresheet for nearly 57 minutes in a 3-0 Washington Capitals win over the Seattle Kraken on Thursday night — but The Great Eight found a way to do what he does best just before the final buzzer.
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Watch: Alex Ovechkin gets help from an old friend during injury recovery
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All signs point to Alex Ovechkin's return against Maple Leafs
Captain Alexander Ovechkin practiced fully with the team ... with still another year to do so or extend the record before his contract expires in Washington. Ovechkin would be returning to a ...
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NHL's Top Issues Facing Washington Capitals: Ovechkin, Dubois and Chychrun Feeling The Heat
Ovechkin turns 39 years old a few days from now, and since his current contract lasts only for two more seasons, we’re going to predict he will return in 2025-26 and break Gretzky’s record at ...