Ovechkin, Capitals and Wayne Gretzky

Alex Ovechkin goals tracker: Capitals star 10 away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL record
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is one of the most heralded players in NHL history. The legendary forward has already etched his name in history, but he's still chasing Wayne Gretzky's all-time goals record.
Ovechkin back at practice with Capitals, set to resume Gretzky goals chase
Heading into the Capitals’ final 27 games, Ovechkin has 879 goals during his 20 NHL seasons, including 26 goals in 39 games this season, leaving him 16 from breaking Wayne Gretzky ’s League record of 894. Ovechkin insisted that record wasn’t on his mind during the break, though.
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 vs. Gretzky: With goal Wednesday, countdown starts for NHL scoring title
Five charts how close Alex Ovechkin is to overtaking Wayne Gretzky's career goal scoring title and how both dominated the NHL.
Ovechkin stick collection during Gretzky chase ‘for memory, history’
But if, as expected now, Ovechkin does surpass Gretzky -- he’s 11 goals away with 884 entering the Washington Capitals’ game against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday (7:30 p.
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Alex Ovechkin's blunt response to possibly breaking Wayne Gretzky's record this season
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Alex Ovechkin goals tracker: Capitals star 11 away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL record
The legendary forward has already etched his name in history, but he's still chasing Wayne Gretzky's all ... that season was shortened due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Ovechkin scored 42 goals ...