Alex Ovechkin, Wayne Gretzky and Washington Capitals

Is Alex Ovechkin's Pursuit Of Wayne Gretzky A Distraction In The Capitals' Locker Room? No, It's Far From It: 'Never About The Individual Goal'
Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin is 20 goals away from making history, as he's on pace to finish with 895 goals, breaking Wayne Gretzky's record for the most all-time.
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 breaks NHL record as he inches closer to Wayne Gretzky
Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin has scored goals against more unique goalies than any player in NHL history, passing Jaromir Jagr.
Ovechkin within 20 goals of Gretzky’s NHL record after scoring in Capitals’ win over Kraken
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
Oilers allow Alex Ovechkin to try on Wayne Gretzky’s glove and stick, pose with jersey
The Edmonton Oilers allowed Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin an opportunity to try on some of Wayne Gretzky’s equipment. After the Capitals finished their practice at Rogers Place on Monday,
How many goals does Alex Ovechkin have? Tracking his chase to catch Wayne Gretzky
We're tracking Ovechkin's pursuit of Gretzky's goal record and trying to determine the game in which he's most likely to break the record.
Ovechkin’s chase, dynamic goalies: What late-arriving Capitals fans need to know
The Washington Commanders’ improbable, unexpected run for the Super Bowl is over, but another local franchise has been busy ...
Leon Draisaitl ties Wayne Gretzky on Oilers all-time list during loss to Capitals
Edmonton Oilers superstar Leon Draisaitl scored his 29th goal in the first five minute of a game in a 3-2 loss to the ...
Canucks hold Ovechkin in check, beat Washington 2-1 to end Capitals' winning streak at 6
Lankinen got his elbow into the puck’s path, sending it up into the netting. On Thursday night, Ovechkin scored an ...
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Alex Ovechkin is on track to break Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career goals record
(AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)(AP/Nick Wass) Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals is closing in on the NHL goals record of 894 held by Wayne Gretzky. Ovechkin has 875 goals and needs 20 to ...
Alex Ovechkin scores overtime winner in Ottawa to close on Wayne Gretzky, push Capitals atop NHL
The 39-year-old winger took a pass from Rasmus Sandin on a 2-on-1 breakaway and fired it past rookie Leevi Merilainen, the ...
Washington Capitals at Calgary Flames: How to watch, time, channel
Tuesday night's game at the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta, is the first time these teams square off this season.
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5 key moments from the Flames 3-1 loss vs. Capitals
On Tuesday night at the Scotiabank Saddledome, the Calgary Flames hosted the Washington Capitals, a team that entered play tied for top spot in the National Hockey League in points.
NHL Power Rankings: 4 legitimate Stanley Cup contenders after Carolina Hurricanes land Mikko Rantanen
After a shocking trade, the Hurricanes have elevated their chances of winning the Stanley Cup in the 2024-25 NHL season.