Alex Ovechkin, Wayne Gretzky and Washington Capitals
Gretzky believes 'it's just a matter of time' when Ovechkin breaks NHL goal record
Gretzky, who retired in 1999 after 20 NHL seasons, has long contended that Ovechkin has a good chance to break his goal record. It's become more real, Ovechkin has narrowed the gap between them in recent seasons and the 39-year-old left wing began this season within striking distance, needing 42 goals.
Alex Ovechkin all-time goals record tracker: Capitals star 40 away from tying Wayne Gretzky
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is closing in on being one of the most accomplished players in NHL history.
Alex Ovechkin goal tracker: Capitals star chasing Wayne Gretzky's record
And if things go well, Ovechkin can reach a milestone once thought unreachable. From NFL plays to college sports scores, all the top sports news you need to know every day. Ovechkin, 39, entered this season needing 42 goals to break Hall of Famer Wayne Gretzky's NHL record of 894 career goals,
Watch: Alex Ovechkin scores first goal of season, only 40 from Gretzky
It took four games but Alex Ovechkin has officially opened his 2024-25 account with the Washington Capitals, scoring the team's third goal of the night against the New Jersey Devils. Ovechkin redirected a puck in front of the net to put Washington up 3-1 late in the first period Saturday.
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin: Nets first goal of season Saturday
Ovechkin scored a goal in Saturday's 6-5 overtime win over the Devils.
Matvei Michkov honored to go against ‘one of the greatest players ever’ in countryman Alex Ovechkin for the first time
Tuesday night is the first game of a traditional home-and-home for the Flyers. Although the team will be focused on building ...
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NHL On Tap: Michkov, Flyers to kick off 'Frozen Frenzy' against Ovechkin, Capitals
The Kings (3-1-2) have won two straight. Anze Kopitar has 1,219 points (422 goals, 797 assists) in his NHL career, tied with ...
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Flyers fans get a special treat as Alex Ovechkin & Washington Capitals practice at Flyers Training Center
Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals held a training session at Flyers Training Center ahead of their upcoming two game ...
Capitals Postgame: Alex Ovechkin Calls Tom Wilson 'The Hottest Player In The League' & Praises Offense; Wilson On What's Working
Ovechkin took the time postgame to call out Wilson for his play so far, which included two goals and the overtime winner en ...
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Alex Ovechkin’s wife exposes what it’s really like to date the Great 8
The Washington Capitals have made significant changes to their lineup early into the 2024-25 season, moving Alex Ovechkin to ...
Alex Ovechkin is shifting to right wing for the Capitals’ second game of the season
Alex Ovechkin is set to play right wing in the Washington Capitals' second game of the season Tuesday against Vegas.
NHL legend Alex Ovechkin hits 700 assists in Washington Capitals’ win over Vegas Golden Knights
Washington Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin reached 700 career assists on Tuesday, recording two in a 4-2 win over the Vegas ...
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Capitals' Alex Ovechkin becomes 60th NHL player to record 700 career assists
WASHINGTON — Alex Ovechkin is the 60th player in NHL history to record 700 career assists, reaching the milestone with ...
Leafs' Auston Matthews reaches Alex Ovechkin territory with goal vs. Lightning
Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews added another mark to his impressive resume with his goal on Monday night.