Alex Ovechkin, Wayne Gretzky and Washington Capitals

How many goals away is Alex Ovechkin from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s career goals record?
Alex Ovechkin is creeping ever closer to NHL history. It's been known for some time that Ovechkin has a legitimate shot at breaking Wayne Gretzky's career goals record should he stay healthy and keep up his blistering scoring pace.
Alex Ovechkin goals tracker: Capitals star 22 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.
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin scores goal No. 873 in chase for Wayne Gretzky's goals record
Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin scored in the 3rd period against the Nashville Predators to bring him within 21 goals of Wayne Gretzky.
Alex Ovechkin scores goal No. 873, draws closer to record
Alex Ovechkin scored the 873rd goal of his career on Saturday to bring him 21 goals shy of tying Wayne Gretzky's record.
Alex Ovechkin career goal tracker: How close is the Capitals captain to breaking Wayne Gretzky's record
There is only one name left for Alex Ovechkin to catch atop the NHL all-time goal leaderboard, and it's the greatest one of them all. One of the most exciting races in the NHL for this season is ...
Alex Ovechkin scores 20 goals in a season for 20th time as Capitals beat Predators
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Alex Ovechkin had a goal and an assist, Ethen Frank got his first NHL goal and the Washington Capitals beat the Nashville Predators 4-1 on Saturday night. Tom Wilson and Andrew Mangiapane also scored for the Capitals. Logan Thompson stopped 32 shots as the Capitals won for the second time in three games.
Capitals changing Alex Ovechkin's linemate amid Wayne Gretzky chase
The Washington Capitals are fiddling with the lineup to try and help Alex Ovechkin break an all-time great scoring record.
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Ovechkin career goal record chase: Tracker, highlights, more
After breaking the 800-goal barrier during the 2022-23 season, Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin now has his sights set on breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goals record of 894.
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How many goals does Alex Ovechkin need to pass Wayne Gretzky? Tracking all his stats
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is back from his fractured left fibula and resuming his pursuit of Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goal record. Ovechkin entered this season needing 42 ...
Carbery Assesses Ovechkin's Recent Play; Capitals Not Concerned As Captain Continues To Get Back Into Rhythm
When it comes to Alex Ovechin's play of late for the Washington Capitals, coach Spencer Carbery is cutting the captain some ...
Ducks brace for next road foe: Capitals and Alex Ovechkin
After an overtime win over Carolina, Ducks will try to slow one of NHL’s top teams and Ovechkin’s pursuit of Gretzky’s record ...
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Alex Ovechkin And The Hypocrisy Of The League's PR Department
While The NHL Promotes Alex Ovechkin Chasing The Career Goal Scoring Record, Something Doesn’t Make Sense First off, let me ...