NHL, Ovechkin

Ovechkin moves within 19 goals of breaking Gretzky’s NHL record, scoring in Capitals' OT loss
Ovechkin scored his 23nd goal of the season to push his career total to 876. Gretzky scored 894 goals in the NHL.
Alex Ovechkin breaks new record as chase continues to become NHL’s all-time leading scorer
NHL star Alex Ovechkin picked up another record on Thursday night as he moved closer to replacing Wayne Gretzky as the league’s all-time leading scorer.
Codename Ovi: Tracing Alex Ovechkin's monumental pursuit of Wayne Gretzky's NHL goal record
Moscow, a cold December evening, the wind slicing through the Red Square like a sharpened blade. Inside the Kremlin, a file is slid across a dark mahogany desk.
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,
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.
Alex Ovechkin is on track to break Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goals record
Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals is closing in on the NHL goals record of 894 held by Wayne Gretzky. Ovechkin has 876 goals and needs 19 to break the record.
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 record 179th goaltender he's scored on.
How many goals does Alex Ovechkin need to pass Wayne Gretzky? Tracking all his stats
How many career goals does Alex Ovechkin have? Ovechkin has 876 career goals. How many goals does Alex Ovechkin need to pass Wayne Gretzky? Ovechkin needs 19 goals to break Gretzk
Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin sends fans into frenzy as Wayne Gretzky chase heats up
In the third period of a Thursday night battle between the Washington Capitals and the Ottawa Senators, future NHL Hall of Famer inched closer to Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goal record. “Alex Ovechkin scored on the PP and is now 19 goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s record,
Watch: Alex Ovechkin nets power play rocket for goal No. 876
Alex Ovechkin had only recorded one goal in his last five games played until Thursday night. "The Great Eight" came up clutch when the Washington Capitals needed him most with a third period tally to close the gap with the Ottawa Senators to 4-3.
NHL On Tap: Ovechkin resumes Gretzky chase when Capitals visit Senators
Alex Ovechkin will look to heat up again as he chases Wayne Gretzky ’s NHL goals record. The Capitals forward has one goal in his past five games, after a run of 11 goals in his previous 13. He enters Thursday with 875 career goals,
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 ...
Takeaways: Ovechkin & Strome Lead Wild Rally For Capitals, But Lack Of Discipline Costly In Ugly OT Loss To Senators
The Washington Capitals were certainly feeling the effects of a lengthy road swing start to weigh on them as they played the ...
Ovechkin vs. Gretzky: See how two of the great NHL careers compare
Five charts how close Alex Ovechkin is to overtaking Wayne Gretzky's career goal scoring title and how both dominated the NHL.
Kraken fans get chance to watch Alex Ovechkin as he closes in on hallowed record
With the Capitals in town Thursday night, Kraken fans get an up-close view of Alex Ovechkin as he closes in on Wayne ...
Ovechkin Speaks On Capitals Goaltending Tandem, Thrilled For Thompson After Extension & Hopes Lindgren Also Re-Signs
After Monday's practice, Ovechkin took the time to speak on Washington's tandem after Logan Thompson inked a six-year, $35.1 ...