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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. Ovechkin has 868 goals after scoring 15 in the first 18 games this season. He needs 27 to set a new record.
Ovechkin returns, great chase for Gretzky's NHL goals record resumes
Ovechkin’s goal, for the record, was his 60th empty netter, the most in NHL history. More importantly, it brought him to within 25 goals -- of any kind -- of matching Gretzky’s mark of 894, a chase the entire hockey world will be watching for the remainder of the season.
Alex Ovechkin Inches Closer to Wayne Gretzky’s Record in Weekend Return to Capitals Lineup
NHL superstar Alex Ovechkin is 25 goals short of Wayne Gretzky's record after two goals this weekend for the Washington Capitals.
Capitals' Alexander Ovechkin Returns, How Far Away is He From Gretzky Record?
Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin is officially set to make his return to chasing Wayne Gretzky's all-time goals record against the Toronto Maple Leafs. He comes back to action from a fractured fibula injury that kept him sidelines for 16 games.
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
One 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. Over the first month of the season, it seemed like Ovechkin was on track to breeze past Gretzky by the midpoint of the season before an injury brought the record chase to a screeching halt.
2024-25 NHL injury tracker: Capitals' Alex Ovechkin returns vs. Maple Leafs, Auston Matthews remains out
The 2024-25 NHL season continues to move along. With the season in full swing, a few star players are dealing with ...
NHL’s 10 biggest stories of 2024: Panthers win a Cup, Ovechkin’s chase, remembering the Gaudreaus
We also saw impact from a No. 1 pick, the (pending) return of NHL players to the Olympics and the arrival of a new team in a ...
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NHL PrizePicks Player Predictions: Tuesday (12/31)
The NHL season is getting exciting, and we have provided player predictions for your PrizePicks lineup. We have three for ...
Top Five NHL Storylines For 2025: Ovechkin's Chase, Playoff Picture, Trade Deadline
There are major NHL moments to look toward in 2025, including when Alex Ovechkin beats Wayne Gretzky's goals record, the wild ...
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Crosby vs. Ovechkin in One Last 'Goodbye' Winter Classic?
Classic is one of the league’s most significant events. It’s a chance to celebrate the sport in a way that so many grew up ...
Bruins preview: Alex Ovechkin back for Washington, which was scoring in bunches even without him
Boston held Washington to just 11 shots last week at TD Garden, but they'll face a more formidable Capitals attack in a New ...
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That's DC Hockey Ep. 1.5: Chychrun Extension When? Ovechkin's 2024 Wrapped, & Lindgren Breaks Down His Cartwheel Save
In a New Year's Eve mini-episode, Sammi Silber discusses Jakob Chychrun's stellar showing with the Capitals so far, recaps Alex Ovechkin's 2024 and goes 1 ... I asked Jakob Chychrun, who now leads ...