NHL, Alexander Ovechkin and Gretzky

Ovechkin moves within 19 goals of breaking Gretzky’s NHL record, scoring in Capitals' OT loss
Alex Ovechkin moved within 19 goals of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record, scoring on a late power play in the Washington Capitals' 5-4 overtime loss to the Ottawa Senators on Thursday night. Ovechkin scored his 23nd goal of the season to push his career total to 876.
NHL On Tap: Ovechkin can move closer to Gretzky when Capitals visit Canucks
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Codename Ovi: Tracing Alex Ovechkin's monumental pursuit of Wayne Gretzky's NHL goal record
Moscow, a cold December evening, the wind slicing through the Red Square like a sharpened blade. Inside the Kremlin, a file is slid across a dark mahogany desk.
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 on track to break Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goals record
Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals is closing in on the NHL goals record of 894 held by Wayne Gretzky. Ovechkin has 876 goals and needs 19 to break the record.
How many goals does Alex Ovechkin have? Tracking his chase to catch Wayne Gretzky
We're tracking Ovechkin's pursuit of Gretzky's goal record and trying to determine the game in which he's most likely to break the record.
Alex Ovechkin Goal Tracker: Follow His Journey to NHL History
Stay updated on Alex Ovechkin's incredible goal-scoring journey with our live tracker, stats, and milestones as he chases NHL history and records here.
NHL On Tap: Ovechkin resumes Gretzky chase when Capitals visit Senators
Alex Ovechkin will look to heat up again as he chases Wayne Gretzky ’s NHL goals record. The Capitals forward has one goal in his past five games, after a run of 11 goals in his previous 13. He enters Thursday with 875 career goals,
Ovechkin vs. Gretzky: See how two of the great NHL careers compare
Five charts how close Alex Ovechkin is to overtaking Wayne Gretzky's career goal scoring title and how both dominated the NHL.
Thursday's hockey: No. 11 Ohio State tops No. 2 MSU: Ovechkin scores 876th goal
No. 2 Michigan State allowed two goals in the third period in a 4-2 loss against No. 11 Ohio State on Thursday at Value City ...
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Ovechkin scores No. 876 for Capitals in OT loss to Senators
OTTAWA -- Alex Ovechkin scored his 876th NHL goal and the Washington Capitals lost 5-4 in overtime to the Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre on Thursday.
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin: Notches three points
Ovechkin registered a goal, two assists, two power-play points and added seven shots during Thursday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Senators. Ovechkin now sits just 19 goals away from the all-time record ...
The best Alexander Ovechkin cards to collect as he approaches the NHL scoring record
Alex Ovechkin is knocking on the door of hockey history and the title of the greatest scorer the sport has ever seen. The ...
NHL News: Kraken's Joey Daccord sends bold claim about star Alex Ovechkin's Capitals
Washington Capitals defeated the Seattle Kraken and despite the loss, Joey Daccord sent out a bold statement about Alex ...
Takeaways: Ovechkin & Strome Lead Wild Rally For Capitals, But Lack Of Discipline Costly In Ugly OT Loss To Senators
The Washington Capitals were certainly feeling the effects of a lengthy road swing start to weigh on them as they played the ...
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Watch: Alex Ovechkin nets power play rocket for goal No. 876
Alex Ovechkin had only recorded one goal in his last five games played until Thursday night. "The Great Eight" came up clutch ...