Alex Ovechkin, Wayne Gretzky and 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 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.
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.
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.
Ovechkin on track to break Gretzky’s NHL goal record
Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals is closing in on the NHL career goals record of 894 held by Wayne Gretzky. Ovechkin has 873 goals and needs 22 to set a new record. Ovechkin entered the season 42 short of breaking a record by “The Great One” that long seemed unapproachable.
Ovechkin is feeling better every game as he moves closer to breaking Gretzky’s NHL goals record
Alex Ovechkin has four goals in five games since returning from a broken leg. The Washington Capitals captain now has 19 this season and at 872 in his career is 23 away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL record.
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin: Moves closer to Gretzky's record
Ovechkin is now 22 markers away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL record of 894 goals with 39 games remaining in 2024-25. The Russian winger is up to 20 goals, 32 points and a plus-13 rating through 27 appearances.
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.
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 ...
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Ovechkin hangs with famous corgis Maxine, Hammy before Capitals Canines Night
Alex Ovechkin had some precious corgo on board. The Washington Capitals forward met Maxine and Hammy, who are famous corgis on the Internet, before the team hosted their Canines Night at Capital One ...
Ovechkin scores 873rd career goal, Frank gets 1st as Capitals beat Predators 4-1
Alex Ovechkin had a goal and an assist, Ethen Frank got his first NHL goal and the Washington Capitals beat the Nashville ...
Jose Theodore Shares Memories Of Young Alex Ovechkin, Slams Critics & Talks Goals Record 'I've Never Seen A Guy Who Wants To Win As Bad As Him'
Jose Theodore remembers hosting a young Alex Ovechkin and his Washington Capitals teammates for a Super Bowl Sunday party ...
Catching up on Ovechkin's chase and other NHL storylines
With the NHL season reaching its halfway point, CBC Sports' daily newsletter checks in on some of the interesting things ...
DGB Mailbag: 4 Nations fights, Ovechkin’s record-breaker and the Jack Adams curse
This edition covers questions on 4 Nations bad blood, how Ovechkin will break the record, the lottery rules and the Maple ...
That's DC Hockey Ep. 4: Jose Theodore Joins To Talk Young Alex Ovechkin, Capitals Memories, Team Parties, Bruce Boudreau & Flying Planes
That's D.C. Hockey had a special guest on Monday, as former Washington Capitals goaltender Jose Theodore joined to discuss ...