Gretzky, Ovechkin and Washington Capitals

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 Rangers in the opening round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs last season. The Capitals had already chosen which direction they were headed nearly two years before, though.
Alex Ovechkin moves a goal closer to Gretzky, but Caps fall in shootout
Washington blows a pair of leads in a 4-3 loss even as Alex Ovechkin pulls within 24 goals of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s hallowed goals record. The Minnesota Wild has had the Washington Capitals’ number over the past three seasons, and that run continued Thursday night at Capital One Arena — with this latest chapter ending in a shootout.
Alex Ovechkin’s chase of Wayne Gretzky promises to be the hockey story of 2025
Ovehckin is 23 goals back of the all-time leader, meaning Washington's games in late March and April will be must-see TV.
Alex Ovechkin goals tracker: The Great Eight 24 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.
Alex Ovechkin goal tracker: How close is Capitals star to Wayne Gretzky's record?
How many goals does Alex Ovechkin have? Ovechkin has 871 career goals. How close is Alex Ovechkin to Wayne Gretzky's goal record? Ovechkin needs 24 goals to break Gretzky's record
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.
Alex Ovechkin goals tracker: Capitals star 24 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 ...
Alex Ovechkin scores on Marc-Andre Fleury for a 28th time to move 24 away from the NHL goals record
Alex Ovechkin moved another step closer to breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goals record by scoring on Marc-Andre Fleury ...
Wild win in shootout as Marc-Andre Fleury puts final touch on latest clash with Alex Ovechkin
Marc-Andre Fleury figures Alex Ovechkin probably owes him for helping Ovechkin close in on Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goals ...
Alex Ovechkin Sets Record Against Minnesota Wild's Marc-Andre Fleury
Alex Ovechkin has had a long history with Marc-Andre Fleury. The two played each other again on Thursday night.
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Capitals HC Provides Timeline for Alex Ovechkin Return
Washington Capitals' captain Alex Ovechkin took the next step in his recovery from a fractured leg when he shed the non-contact practice jersey he wore the past week for a regular practice uniform ...