Alexander Ovechkin, Capitals and Wayne Gretzky

Alex Ovechkin goals tracker: Capitals star 16 away from passing Wayne Gretzky for all-time NHL record
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is 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.
Alex Ovechkin is just 18 goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s record; check out how to get his gear
Alex Ovechkin has been regarded as one of the best goal-scorers of this generation. However, he is well on his way to breaking the previously unbeatable record of 894 career goals set by The Great One, Wayne Gretzky. The best part? He can break that record this season.
Ovechkin scores his 879th to move closer to Gretzky's record, as Capitals beat Flyers
Alex Ovechkin scored his 879th career goal to move within 16 of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL goals record and the Washington Capitals beat the Philadelphia Flyers 4-3 on Thursday night.
Unreal timing of Alex Ovechkin’s 878th Capitals goal sparks wild buzz
It’s only a matter of time before we witness National Hockey League history by Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin, who is on the cusp of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s all-time record of 894 career goals.
Alex Ovechkin's recent hot streak has him on pace to break Wayne Gretzky's goal record this season
With 10 goals since his return to action on Dec. 28 and his recent streak, it's possible we could witness Alex Ovechkin make history in the coming months.
Ovechkin scores 878th goal with 0.1 seconds left as Capitals beat Panthers
Alex Ovechkin scored his 878th career goal into an empty net with 0.1 seconds left on the clock to move closer to Wayne Gretzky's NHL career record, and the Washington Capitals defeated the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers 6-3 on Tuesday night.
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Capitals HC explains unusual Alex Ovechkin decision
Head coach Spencer Carbery defended his tactic of throwing out the team's best goal scorer when, typically, teams are looking ...
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Ovechkin chase of Gretzky stirs memories for his 1st NHL coach with Capitals
Gretzky scored 51 goals that season -- the first of his nine 50-goal seasons, an NHL record he shares with Ovechkin and Mike ...
Alex Ovechkin has been role model his whole career. That goes beyond Washington and Russia
With the yellow skate laces and tinted visor, the goal celebrations and gap-toothed smile, Alex Ovechkin became a role model ...
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Watch: Alex Ovechkin extends goal streak to four games vs. Flyers
Ovechkin now moves into a five-way tie for eighth on the league leaderboard in goals scored this season. His current 0.68 ...
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Ovechkin scores goal No. 879, Capitals rally past Flyers
Ovechkin scored on a one-timer from the inside edge of the right face-off circle at 19:07 of the first period to move within 16 goals of passing Wayne Gretzky 's NHL record of 894. Ovechkin has scored ...
Flames take on the Capitals in a non-conference matchup
BOTTOM LINE: The Calgary Flames play the Washington Capitals in a non-conference matchup. Calgary is 24-17-7 overall and 15-6-3 at home. The Flames have gone 7-11-3 in games their opponents serve ...
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Alexander Ovechkin Player Prop Bets for the Capitals vs. Panthers Game – February 4
The Washington Capitals, including Alexander Ovechkin, will be on the ice Tuesday against the Florida Panthers at Capital One ...
Panthers in DC to face Capitals in clash of division leaders
The Cats arrived in town on Monday and headed to the White House with the Stanley Cup in tow for a special ceremony with ...