NHL, Alex Ovechkin and Wayne Gretzky

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 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 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 again.
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 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.
Ranking the best and worst games for Alex Ovechkin to break Wayne Gretzky’s goals record
At this point, the record falling looks imminent. But when? Now that's an interesting and possibly infuriating question.
Alex Ovechkin returns with goal for Capitals against Maple Leafs
Alex Ovechkin’s record chase is back on. His empty-net goal for the Washington Capitals in Saturday’s 5-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs wasn’t the most challenging goal among the 869 he’s scored in the NHL,
SI:AM | Where Alex Ovechkin’s Pursuit of Wayne Gretzky’s Goals Record Stands Now
Good morning, I’m Dan Gartland. I hope everyone had an enjoyable holiday weekend.In today’s SI:AM:👑 LeBron turns 40📸 Every LeBron SI cover🏈 Vikings keep rollingThe Great 8 chases the Great OneOne of the primary story lines of this NHL season has been Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin’s pursuit of Wayne Gretzky’s career goals record.
Capitals have retooled roster on fly while Ovechkin closes in on Gretzky
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,
Will Russia’s Olympic ban lift in time for Alex Ovechkin to play in 2026?
Next winter, NHL players will participate at an Olympics for the first time in 12 years when the hockey competition takes ...
Alex Ovechkin Continues Historic Chase Despite Capitals Loss
The Washington Capitals lost a shootout contest against the Minnesota Wild in their recent contest. They managed to snag a ...
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.