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'He can make you look stupid': NHL goalies on the challenge of facing Alex Ovechkin
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Washington Times12d
Ovechkin, Hockey Hall of Fame, collectors vie for collectibles as Russian nears Gretzky record
Ovechkin has been saving the pucks and sticks this season and flashing his signature gap-toothed smile in photos with them after games. David Abrutyn, Ovechkin’s agent, said that likely won’t ...
Indiatimes4d
NHL plans to make Alex Ovechkin's record-breaking goal a grand one
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 ...
Indiatimes7d
Sidney Crosby vs. Alex Ovechkin: The Rivalry That Defined a Generation
Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin's rivalry has defined the contemporary NHL era. Crosby's precise play and Ovechkin's powerful style have led to iconic on-ice battles, three Stanley Cups for Crosby ...
The New York Times9d
Everyone wants to be in the building for Alex Ovechkin’s record-breaker — except opposing goalies
Petr Mrázek and Arvid Söderblom had been following Alex Ovechkin’s pursuit of Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goals record this season like everyone else in the hockey world. Then they looked ...
National Hockey League8d
Ovechkin’s Gretzky chase ‘a massive benefit’ for Capitals this season
WASHINGTON --Alex Ovechkin liked the sound of the number. Ovechkin, who has worn No. 8 throughout his 20 seasons with the Washington Capitals, scored his 888th goal in a 3-2 victory against the ...
ESPN8d
Alex Ovechkin nets 888th career goal, 7 away from NHL record
WASHINGTON -- Alex Ovechkin is one step closer to NHL history after the "Great 8" reached a fitting number in his pursuit of Wayne Gretzky's career goals record. Ovechkin scored his 888th goal ...
AOL7d
Ovechkin vs. Gretzky: With his 888th goal, see how close Ovi is to The Great One
The countdown is on with Alex Ovechkin just 7 goals from overtaking Wayne Gretzky as the NHL's career goal leader – a mark that once seemed unsurmountable and earned Gretzky the nickname The ...
Yahoo! Sports3d
How many goals does Alex Ovechkin need to pass Wayne Gretzky as NHL's all-time scorer?
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 ...
Athlon Sports7d
Why Alex Ovechkin's Goal Record Could Come Earlier Than Expected
Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin’s chase of hockey’s most sacred individual record took another leap forward Thursday night. With a tap-in goal against Philadelphia Flyers goalie ...
National Hockey League12d
Ovechkin handling pursuit of Gretzky's record with 'such class,' Capitals coach says
ARLINGTON, Va.-- The number Alex Ovechkin wears on this back is also the number of goals the Washington Capitals left wing needs to break Wayne Gretzky's NHL record of 894. As much as he loves the ...
USA Today3d
When might Alex Ovechkin break Wayne Gretzky goal record? A look at Capitals' schedule
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 ...