Alex Ovechkin, Wayne Gretzky and Capitals

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.
How many goals does Alex Ovechkin need to pass Wayne Gretzky? Tracking all his stats
Utah Hockey Club. He returned on Dec. 28 and has scored goals in five of his first nine games back. Ovechkin entered this season needing 42 goals to break Gretzky's record of 894 career goals,
Alex Ovechkin career goal tracker: How close is the Capitals captain to breaking Wayne Gretzky's record
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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.
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.
Capitals have retooled roster on fly while Ovechkin closes in on Gretzky
WASHINGTON -- Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals appeared to be at a crossroads after being swept by the New York Rangers in the opening round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs last season. The Capitals had already chosen which direction they were headed nearly two years before, though.
Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin becomes third NHLer to register 20 20-goal seasons
Alex Ovechkin made history again Saturday night, scoring an empty net goal in a 4-1 win for the Washington Capitals over the Nashville Predators and becoming just the third player in NHL history register 20 20-goal seasons.
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.
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.
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NHL EDGE stats: 10 numbers behind THE GR8 CHASE
The Capitals are the only NHL team to rank in the top five of the League in goals from both high-danger areas (75; third) and ...
Fans explode after Alex Ovechkin solves Marc-Andre Fleury for goal No. 871
Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin is now only 24 goals away from Wayne Gretzky's all-time mark of 894 career goals!
Takeaways: Frank & Defense Shine, Ovechkin Makes More History As Capitals Bounce Back With Important Win Over Predators
The Washington Capitals have been working to right the ship and get back to their high-scoring ways from the start of the ...