Alexander Ovechkin, NHL and Capitals

NHL makes stunning Alex Ovechkin update amid Capitals star's Wayne Gretzky pursuit
Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin has now moved within 23 goals of catching Wayne Gretzky for most goals in NHL history.
How many goals does Alex Ovechkin need to pass Wayne Gretzky? Tracking all his stats
How many career goals does Alex Ovechkin have? Ovechkin has 872 career goals. How many goals does Ovechkin need to pass Gretzky? Ovechkin needs 23 goals to break Gretzky's record.
NHL roundup: Alex Ovechkin adds 872nd goal in Capitals' 7-4 win
Dylan Strome had a goal and two assists, Alex Ovechkin added his 872nd career goal and the Washington Capitals earned a 7-4 victory against the visiting New York Rangers on Saturday.
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 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 870 goals and needs 25 to set a new record.
Ovechkin scores career goal 872, Capitals beat Rangers 7-4
Alex Ovechkin scored his 872nd career goal to move 23 away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record, and the Washington Capitals beat the struggling New York Rangers 7-4 Saturday. Ovechkin has four goals in five games since returning from missing the previous 16 because of a broken left leg.
Meet the only NHL teammate of both Ovechkin and Gretzky
With Ovi set to break Gretzky's career goals record, many comparisons have been drawn between them. But only one man can say ...
Ovechkin is feeling better every game as he moves closer to breaking Gretzky’s NHL goals record
Alex Ovechkin has four goals in five games since returning from a broken leg. The Washington Capitals captain now has 19 this ...
How Alex Ovechkin Inspired Predators Rookie Fedor Svechkov's Goal vs. Calgary
When asked about the goal after the game, Svechkov revealed that he had actually drawn inspiration from his fellow countryman ...
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 scores his 872nd career goal as the Capitals beat the struggling Rangers 7-4
Alex Ovechkin scored his 872nd career goal to move 23 away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record, and the Washington ...
Capitals' Ovechkin Scores Another Goal to Pull Within 23 of NHL All-Time Record
Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin scored in the third period of the Capitals' 7-4 win over the New York Rangers on ...
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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 ...
Capitals Notebook: Team Pondering Lineup Changes Amid Struggles For Ovechkin & Strome, Game Notes vs. Canucks, Milano Update
As the Washington Capitals look to shake off recent struggles, they'll be shaking things up as they work through some lineup ...