Alex Ovechkin, Wayne Gretzky and NHL

Alex Ovechkin goals tracker: Capitals star 21 away from passing Wayne Gretzky for all-time NHL record
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is already one of the most heralded players in NHL history. The legendary forward already has a ton of records on the NHL history books, but there's one more still to go that could put him in the pantheon of all-time greats.
Alex Ovechkin Sets Record, Approaching Wayne Gretzky’s 894-Goal Mark
With his overtime goal on Thursday, Alex Ovechkin has now scored against 179 different goalies in his NHL career — more than any other player.
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin breaks NHL record as he inches closer to Wayne Gretzky
Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin has scored goals against more unique goalies than any player in NHL history, passing Jaromir Jagr.
Alex Ovechkin scores overtime winner in Ottawa to close on Wayne Gretzky, push Capitals atop NHL
The 39-year-old winger took a pass from Rasmus Sandin on a 2-on-1 breakaway and fired it past rookie Leevi Merilainen, the record 179th goaltender he's scored on.
Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin becomes third NHLer to register 20 20-goal seasons
Alex Ovechkin made history again Saturday night, scoring an empty net goal in a 4-1 win for the Washington Capitals over the Nashville Predators and becoming just the third player in NHL history register 20 20-goal seasons.
Capitals changing Alex Ovechkin's linemate amid Wayne Gretzky chase
The Washington Capitals are fiddling with the lineup to try and help Alex Ovechkin break an all-time great scoring record.
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin: Moves closer to Gretzky's record
Ovechkin is now 22 markers away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL record of 894 goals with 39 games remaining in 2024-25. The Russian winger is up to 20 goals, 32 points and a plus-13 rating through 27 appearances.
How many goals away is Alex Ovechkin from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s career goals record?
Alex Ovechkin is creeping ever closer to NHL history. It's been known for some time that Ovechkin has a legitimate shot at breaking Wayne Gretzky's career goals record should he stay healthy and keep up his blistering scoring pace.
Alex Ovechkin career goal tracker: How close is the Capitals captain to breaking Wayne Gretzky's record
For the first time in his career, there is no one between Ovechkin and Gretzky on the all-time list. He passed Gordie Howe for second place in 2022-23, breaking Gretzky's record f
Ovechkin record pursuit, Capitals surge create betting frenzy
Alex Ovechkin's chase for the NHL career goals record has made him, and the Washington Capitals, the NHL's hottest bet.
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Alex Ovechkin strikes in OT, Capitals beat Senators 1-0
Alex Ovechkin scored at 3:07 of overtime to lift the visiting Washington Capitals over the Ottawa Senators 1-0 on Thursday ...
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Ovechkin's 874th NHL goal gives Capitals OT win against Senators
OTTAWA -- Alex Ovechkin scored his 874th NHL goal at 3:07 of overtime, giving the Washington Capitals a 1-0 win against the ...
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin: Notches another milestone
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Thursday's hockey: OT goal puts Ovechkin 20 behind Gretzky; NHL wild-card standings
Alex Ovechkin's OT goal was his 874th career goal, putting him 20 away away from tying Wayne Gretzky’s mark of 894.
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Alex Ovechkin is on track to break Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goals record
WASHINGTON — Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals is ... he is excited about — two seem truly untouchable: 2,857 total points and 1,963 assists, which is more than anyone else has in ...
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NHL EDGE stats: 10 numbers behind THE GR8 CHASE
The Capitals are the only NHL team to rank in the top five of the League in goals from both high-danger areas (76; tied for ...
Takeaways: Frank & Defense Shine, Ovechkin Makes More History As Capitals Bounce Back With Important Win Over Predators
The Washington Capitals have been working to right the ship and get back to their high-scoring ways from the start of the ...