NHL, Ovechkin and Wayne Gretzky

Ovechkin moves within 19 goals of breaking Gretzky’s NHL record, scoring in Capitals' OT loss
The 39-year-old Russian star then set up Dylan Strome's tying goal with 5:29 remaining. Thomas Chabot scored for Ottawa at 1:46 of overtime.Josh Norris scored for Ottawa on a second-period penalty shot and Ridly Greig,
Alex Ovechkin goals tracker: The Great Eight 19 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 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.
Alex Ovechkin goals tracker: Capitals star 20 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.
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin scores goal No. 873 in chase for Wayne Gretzky's goals record
Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin scored in the 3rd period against the Nashville Predators to bring him within 21 goals of Wayne Gretzky.
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.
Ovechkin moves within 20 goals of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record, Capitals beat Kraken 3-0
Alex Ovechkin moved within 20 goals of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record with an empty-netter, helping the Washington Capitals beat the Seattle Kraken 3-0 on Thursday night for their sixth straight victory.
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.
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.
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,
How many goals does Alex Ovechkin need to pass Wayne Gretzky? Tracking all his stats
Ovechkin entered this season needing 42 goals to break Gretzky's record of 894 career goals, which has stood since 1999. The ...
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Stanley Cup run? Breaking Gretzky’s career goal record? Why choose?
As 2025 arrives, there are two essential threads to every Washington Capitals game ... and one was blocked — the pace is dizzying. Wayne Gretzky and 894 goals are in sight.
Ottawa Senators Win 5-4 Overtime Thriller Over Washington Capitals
Facing the NHL’s top team, the Senators blew a 4-2 lead in the third period but kept their composure and defeated the Washington Capitals 5-4 in overtime. On his 28th birthday, Thomas Chabot scored ...
Canucks hold Ovechkin in check, beat Washington 2-1 to end Capitals' winning streak at 6
Quinn Hughes scored twice and the Vancouver Canucks beat NHL-leading Washington 2-1 on Saturday night, keeping Capitals star ...