Ovechkin, Wayne Gretzky

Alex Ovechkin goals tracker: The Great Eight now 25 away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s all-time record of 894
The Great Eight is within striking distance of Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL goals record of 894, which Gretzky reached on March 29, 1999, against the New York Islanders. Ovechkin began this season with 853 career goals.
Stanley Cup run? Breaking Gretzky’s career goal record? Why choose?
Likewise, Ovechkin’s pursuit of Gretzky’s record doesn’t have to distract from the organization’s seemingly attainable goal of being one of the league’s best teams, a unit capable of pushing deep into the playoffs.
SI:AM | Where Alex Ovechkin’s Pursuit of Wayne Gretzky’s Goals Record Stands Now
But Ovechkin left that Nov. 18 game against the Utah Hockey Club with what the team initially described as a lower-body injury. An X-ray revealed a broken left fibula, bringing his pursuit of Gretzky’s record to a screeching halt.
Alex Ovechkin scores in return from injury amid Wayne Gretzky chase
The Washington Capitals got a huge Alex Ovechkin boost on Saturday night. “Ovi” returned to the lineup after missing extended time due to an injury. Washington has played well without Ovechkin in the lineup.
Alex Ovechkin is on track to break Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goals record
Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals is closing in on the NHL career goals record of 894 held by Wayne Gretzky. Ovechkin has 870 goals after scoring 17 in his first 20 games this season. He needs 25 to set a new record.
Ovechkin career goal record chase: Tracker, highlights, more
Follow along as the Capitals star chases down Wayne Gretzky's record, including highlights of each goal and the upcoming schedule.
Alex Ovechkin Inches Closer to Wayne Gretzky’s Record in Weekend Return to Capitals Lineup
The Washington Capitals welcomed captain Alexander Ovechkin back into the lineup this past weekend for the first time in over a month due to a lower-body injury.
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A hockey-player prime minister would be a nice change – but Wayne Gretzky is the wrong choice
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Wayne Gretzky pays visit to NHL veteran Kelly Chase as he continues his battle against cancer
NHL legend Wayne Gretzky paid a visit to former NHLer Kelly Chase as Chase continues to battle cancer. The Great One showed his solidarity with the former St. Louis Blues and Hartford Whalers forward.
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Trump trolls Canada in Christmas message by claiming ex-hockey star Wayne Gretzky should be PM – or governor
“I just left Wayne Gretzky, ‘The Great One’ as he is known ... All my memories are now tarnished and I will no longer think of you as one of the greats on and off the ice,” a third said.
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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 ... February before his leg injury. Now, things get a bit more ...