Part of what makes Alex Ovechkin’s pursuit of Wayne Gretzky’s NHL goal-scoring record so compelling is that the two players ...

Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals is closing in on the NHL goals record of 894 held by Wayne Gretzky. Ovechkin has 889 ...

The Capitals star has 36 goals this season and is on track to reach 40 for a 14th time, also the most in league history, ...

For the first time in his career, there is no one between Ovechkin and Gretzky on the all-time list. He passed Gordie Howe ...

Sidney Crosby scored for the Pittsburgh Penguins against the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday, clinching a 20th season averaging at least a point per game and passing Wayne Gretzky for the most in NHL ...

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin continues to stay on pace to pass Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goal ... circle and snapped a shot past Vezina Trophy favorite Connor Hellebuyck with four ...

Ovechkin’s record pursuit rekindles memories of the day Gretzky scored 800th, 801st goals in San Jose to tie Gordie Howe.

Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin scored in the first period against the Philadelphia Flyers to bring him within six goals of Wayne Gretzky.

Alex Ovechkin scored the 889th goal of his career to move six goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL record as he ...

It was never a question of whether Gretzky would score on any given night—only how often. Growing up in Caledon, Ontario, as a hockey fan, I knew I had to be the first to shout “I’m Gretzky!” when ...