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Alex Ovechkin goals tracker: Capitals star closing in on Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL record
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is one of the most heralded players in NHL history. The legendary forward already has a ton of records on the NHL history books, but he's still chasing Wayne Gretzky's all-time goals record.
Alex Ovechkin goals tracker: 'The Great Eight' is 16 away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s all-time record of 894
The 39-year-old Ovechkin is within striking distance of Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL goals record of 894. "The Great One" scored his final goal on March 29, 1999. "The Great Eight" could very well surpass that mark 26 years later.
NHL back in action: Alex Ovechkin chases goal record, trade deadline rumors swirl
Can Alex Ovechkin catch Wayne Gretzky's record? He's on pace to do it this season, needing 16 goals in the final 27 games to break Gretzky's record of 894. If he goes on a real te
Ovechkin's record chase, Columbus outdoor game and trade deadline await down stretch of NHL season
The second half of the NHL season begins Saturday with 14 games coming out of the break for the 4 Nations Face-Off
NHL On Tap: Ovechkin resumes Gretzky chase with Capitals visiting Penguins
Alex Ovechkin continues his pursuit of the all-time goals record when the Capitals (36-11-8) travel to face the Penguins (23-25-9) in the third of four games between the two teams this season. Ovechkin has 26 goals (17 assists,
Alex Ovechkin games left in NHL season: Will Capitals star break Wayne Gretzky's goals record in 2025?
Yet Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin is closing in on that Gretzky record. The Capitals drafted him with the first overall pick in the 2004 NHL Draft and he has been in the NHL since
Mike Eruzione wears Johnny Gaudreau's jersey before 4 Nations Face-Off final between U.S. and Canada
Mike Eruzione wore Johnny Gaudreau's No. 13 jersey to honor the South Jersey native before the 4 Nations Face-Off final on ...
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Ovechkin scores his 879th to move closer to Gretzky's record, as Capitals beat Flyers 4-3
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Alex Ovechkin scored his 879th career goal to move within 16 of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL goals record and the Washington Capitals beat the Philadelphia Flyers 4-3 on ...
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On the brink of history: Ovechkin inches closer to Gretzky’s legendary 894 goals
Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin is about to make history as he inches closer to beating Wayne Gretzky's record of 894 ...
Takeaways: Ovechkin Moves Within 16 Of Gretzky, Chychrun & Lindgren Help Capitals Overcome Flyers
Alex Ovechkin continued his chase of Wayne Gretzky, Jakob Chychrun had the game-winning goal and an assist and Charlie ...
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Alexander Ovechkin Reveals True Feelings About Possibly Breaking Wayne Gretzky's Record
Since then, he has racked up tons of goals, so much so that he's now on track to pass Wayne Gretzky’s goal record of 894 this season. At the moment, Ovechklin is 16 goals away until he resets ...
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Ladies and gentlemen, I give you President Wayne Gretzky
Calvin Trillin is a longtime staff writer for the New Yorker. As Wayne Gretzky prepares to take office on Monday as the first Canadian-born president of the United States since the 2026 annexation ...
Wayne Gretzky booed during Canada-USA hockey cup final. Here's why
The choice of Wayne Gretzky as honorary captain of Canada’s hockey team in Thursday night’s game against America has upset ...
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Wayne Gretzky gave hats to Team Canada with perfect two-word message
NHL legend Wayne Gretzky was in a celebratory mood after Team Canada’s overtime win over Team USA in Thursday’s 4 Nations ...