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,
How far is Alex Ovechkin from Wayne Gretzky’s goals record at the start of the 2024-25 NHL season?
Going into the 2024-25 NHL season, Ovechkin has 853 career goals, which puts him in second behind the Great One. Washington’s captain needs 41 goals to tie Gretzky and 42 to break the record and stand alone.
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.
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin: Nets first goal of season Saturday
Ovechkin scored a goal in Saturday's 6-5 overtime win over the Devils. Ovechkin scored the Capitals' third goal midway through the first period, and the star winger finally found the back of the net for the first time in 2024-25 after tallying eight shots over his previous three appearances.
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.
Matvei Michkov honored to go against ‘one of the greatest players ever’ in countryman Alex Ovechkin
Michkov, 19, says he grew up watching "The Great 8," who at 39 years old is just 40 goals shy of the NHL's all-time record.
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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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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 ...
What are the NHL’s Top 10 front offices? Here’s how 40 executives voted
For this exercise, The Athletic canvassed 40 executives across the sport, and tabulated their results to build front-office ...
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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 ...
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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The top reason to watch every NHL team in the 2024-25 season
All 32 teams are captivating for one factor or another. With all of them playing in the Frozen Frenzy on Oct. 22, here's a ...