One of the great records in NHL history seems set to fall, with Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin closing in on the goal-scoring record set by Wayne Gretzky during an incredible 20-year career.

Here's a breakdown of Ovechkin's statistics in the completed Gretzky chase (through April 6): Ovechkin has 895 career goals, breaking Wayne Gretzky's record. Ovechkin has 42 goals and 27 assists ...

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Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is on pace to pass Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goal record before season's end. Ovechkin, 39, entered this season needing 42 goals to break Gretzky's record ...

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Ovechkin, 39, entered this season needing 42 goals to break Gretzky's record of 894 career goals, which has stood since 1999. The Washington captain, who scored twice on Friday to tie the record ...

Ovechkin's pursuit of Gretzky took 20 years, and he has piled up some eye-popping career numbers along the way. For a long time, Gretzky's all-time goals record was considered to be somewhat ...

What is NHL goals record? Gretzky's stats and records Wayne Gretzky holds numerous NHL records, including those for career goals, assists and points. Unsurprisingly, his single-season highs in all ...

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin has broken Wayne Gretzky's NHL career ... Here's a breakdown of Ovechkin's statistics in the completed Gretzky chase (through April 6): Ovechkin has ...

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