‘He just loves goals’: Inside Alex Ovechkin’s record chase
1 day ago · Strome, the No. 1 centreman who has assisted on all 10 of Ovechkin’s goals this season but knows the hockey gods can be cruel. “So, basically, I’m gonna get 31 (more) straight assists but ...
Strome boosting Ovechkin’s pursuit of Gretzky’s NHL goals record
1 day ago · The most assists Backstrom had on Ovechkin’s goals in a season was 33 in 2014-15, accounting for 62.3 percent of Ovechkin’s NHL-leading 53 goals. Backstrom led the NHL with 60 assists in 82 ...
Alex Ovechkin is 39, but he keeps scoring and keeps chasing …
19 hours ago · Ovechkin entered the season needing 41 goals to tie Gretzky, 42 to pass him. At 39, that seemed preposterous. In the history of the game, only one player in at least his age-39 season — defined ...
Alex Ovechkin Could Break Wayne Gretzky’s Goal Record in Early …
1 day ago · Alexander Ovechkin is no stranger to partying on the ice following a Washington Capitals goal. The 20-year NHL veteran has celebrated 10 times through 14 games this season, skyrocketing his ...
Alex Ovechkin finds his second wind as he closes on Gretzky
20 hours ago · With 10 goals in his first 14 games this season, heading into Wednesday night’s game with the Maple Leafs in Washington, Ovechkin is on pace to pass Wayne Gretzky as the NHL’s all-time leading ...
Maple Leafs face tall task vs. Alex Ovechkin, Capitals
18 hours ago · The power-play conversion was one of two tallies on the night for Ovechkin, who has 863 career goals as he continues to inch closer to Hall of Famer Wayne Gretzky's NHL record of 894.
Alex Ovechkin tallies game winner, extends goal scoring streak
6 days ago · Ovechkin, 39, is now six away from breaking Jaromir Jagr's record for the most career game-winning goals. His 130th helped the Capitals improve to 9-3-0 with a 3-2 victory and sent the Predators ...
Alex Ovechkin hits 700 assists in Washington Capitals’ win over
Oct 16, 2024 · Washington Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin reached 700 career assists on Tuesday, recording two in a 4-2 win over the Vegas Golden Knights at Capital One Arena. The Russian is the 60th player in...
Ovechkin, McMichael each scores twice as Capitals skate to 8-1 …
4 days ago · ST. LOUIS — Washington’s Alex Ovechkin and Connor McMichael each scored two goals Saturday night, sparking the Capitals to an 8-1 victory over the St. Louis Blues.
Ovechkin sets record with 18th 30-goal season, continues …
Apr 9, 2024 · Ovechkin set the NHL record for 30-goal seasons with 18, passing Mike Gartner, and the goal ended up as the winner. WSH@DET: Ovechkin nets his 30th goal of season to double lead