Alex Ovechkin blasted the 700th regular-season goal of a banner NHL career past the then-New Jersey Devils goaltender in ...

Alex Ovechkin is nearing Wayne Gretzky's all-time goal-scoring record in the NHL. The league plans a brief on-ice ceremony when he achieves this feat. A special delegation, including Gretzky and ...

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin continues to stay on pace to pass Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goal record before season's end. Ovechkin, 39, entered this season needing 42 goals to break ...

ARLINGTON, Va. – In a perfect world, Nicklas Backstrom still would be riding shotgun alongside Alex Ovechkin, setting up his longtime Washington Capitals linemate’s next goal during his ...

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin was shut out Thursday by the Minnesota Wild as he tried to pull closer to Wayne Gretzky's goal record. He needs six goals in the team's final 10 regular ...

UNIDENTIFIED PERSON #1: Go enjoy. UNIDENTIFIED PERSON #2: Thank you. DETROW: At the beginning of the night, Ovechkin is eight goals shy of setting the record. In the arena's main hallway ...

Nicklas Backstrom opens up about his feelings as he watches Alex Ovechkin approach the all-time goal record from the sidelines. Backstrom has assisted Ovechkin numerous times, but ongoing hip ...

The NHL is preparing for a historic moment, with detailed plans in place for when Washington Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin breaks Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goal-scoring record. NHL insider ...

After breaking the 800-goal barrier during the 2022-23 season, Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin now has his sights set on breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goals record of 894. Ovechkin ...

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) passes the puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Los Angeles Kings Thursday, March 13, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Eric ...