"The Great One" label is the nickname that hockey fans, coaches and commentators alike call Gretzky, who spent 20 years in ...

Alex Ovechkin scored the fifth goal in a 7-4 win to get No. 872 and move 23 back of breaking Gretzky’s record of 894 that ...

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

Here's today's NHL Nugget – this Milestone Monday heads to Dec. 30, 1981, when Wayne Gretzky had a night to remember with the ...

Ovehckin is 23 goals back of the all-time leader, meaning Washington's games in late March and April will be must-see TV.

Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin has now moved within 23 goals of catching Wayne Gretzky for most goals in NHL history.

At this point, the record falling looks imminent. But when? Now that's an interesting and possibly infuriating question.

During his legendary NHL career, Wayne Gretzky dished out more assists than any other player. He may have retired long ago, ...

NHL legend Wayne Gretzky complimented actors Bill Murray and Jon Hamm, who were special guests at the NHL Winter Classic at Wrigley Field on Tuesday.

Dylan Strome had a goal and two assists, Alex Ovechkin added his 872nd career goal and the Washington Capitals earned a 7-4 ...

CHICAGO --For 45 minutes Tuesday afternoon, fans at the NHL PreGame Outdoor Fan Festival outside Wrigley Field were treated to Wayne Gretzky, Denis Savard and Darren Pang telling stories from ...