Ovechkin, Washington Capitals and Wayne Gretzky

NHL makes stunning Alex Ovechkin update amid Capitals star's Wayne Gretzky pursuit
Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin has now moved within 23 goals of catching Wayne Gretzky for most goals in NHL history.
Alex Ovechkin goal tracker: How close is Capitals star to Wayne Gretzky's record?
Utah Hockey Club. He returned on Dec. 28 and has scored goals in four of his first five games back. Ovechkin entered this season needing 42 goals to break Gretzky's record of 894 career goals,
Capitals' Alexander Ovechkin Returns, How Far Away is He From Gretzky Record?
Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin is officially set to make his return to chasing Wayne Gretzky's all-time goals record against the Toronto Maple Leafs. He comes back to action from a fractured fibula injury that kept him sidelines for 16 games.
Alex Ovechkin scores his 872nd career goal as the Capitals beat the struggling Rangers 7-4
Alex Ovechkin scored his 872nd career goal to move 23 away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record, and the Washington Capitals beat the struggling New York Rangers 7-4.
NHL roundup: Alex Ovechkin adds 872nd goal in Capitals' 7-4 win
Dylan Strome had a goal and two assists, Alex Ovechkin added his 872nd career goal and the Washington Capitals earned a 7-4 victory against the visiting New York Rangers on Saturday.
Ovechkin scores No. 871 in Capitals shootout loss to Wild
WASHINGTON -- Alex Ovechkin scored his 871st NHL goal, moving within 24 of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s all-time record, but the Washington Capitals lost 4-3 in a shootout to the Minnesota Wild at Capital One Arena on Thursday.
Alex Ovechkin back with Capitals after missing 16 games, resumes pursuit of Wayne Gretzky's NHL goals record
Ovechkin, 39, had a red-hot start to the season and had scored five goals in his previous two games before the injury. His 15 goals this season puts him at 868 for his career, 27 away from breaking the NHL record of 894 held by Wayne Gretzky.
Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin Chasing Another Goal Record
Alex Ovechkin has been a force with the Washington Capitals this season, no matter if a fractured leg took him out of the lineup for over a month. Ever since re
Ovechkin scores career goal 872, Capitals beat Rangers 7-4
Alex Ovechkin scored his 872nd career goal to move 23 away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record, and the Washington Capitals beat the struggling New York Rangers 7-4 Saturday. Ovechkin has four goals in five games since returning from missing the previous 16 because of a broken left leg.
Capitals' Ovechkin Scores Another Goal to Pull Within 23 of NHL All-Time Record
Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin scored in the third period of the Capitals' 7-4 win over the New York Rangers on ...
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Capitals have retooled roster on fly while Ovechkin closes in on Gretzky
WASHINGTON -- Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals appeared to be at a crossroads after being swept by the New York ...
Boldy scores in shootout to lift Wild past Capitals after Ovechkin gets No. 871
Marco Rossi tied it in the third period, Matt Boldy scored the shootout winner and the Minnesota Wild rallied to beat the ...
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Alex Ovechkin scored his 870th goal, but a 4-1 first-period deficit was too much for the Capitals to overcome on the second night of a back-to-back set. After missing 16 games with a broken leg ...
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Meet the only NHL teammate of both Ovechkin and Gretzky
With Ovi set to break Gretzky's career goals record, many comparisons have been drawn between them. But only one man can say ...
Takeaways: Capitals Rediscover Spark, Ovechkin Stays Hot In Bounce Back Win Over Rangers
Alex Ovechkin has been getting back in the swing of things since returning from a broken leg, and he's kept up his red-hot ...