Alex Ovechkin, Wayne Gretzky and Capitals

Alex Ovechkin goal tracker: How far is Capitals star behind Wayne Gretzky's record?
And if things continue to go well this season, Ovechkin can reach a milestone once thought unreachable.From NFL plays to college sports scores, all the top sports news you need to know every day.
Alex Ovechkin scores his 858th goal and is on pace to break Wayne Gretzky’s record this season
Alex Ovechkin is now on track to break Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goals record this season. Ovechkin scored his 858th goal in the Washington Capitals' ninth game to move into a 45-goal pace.
Wayne Gretzky makes something clear to Capitals star Alex Ovechkin on NHL goals record
The Washington Capitals star Ovechkin is currently 33 goals away from Gretzky’s 894 tallies, record in NHL history. The Russian winger has had a strong start to the 2024/25 season and the feat seems closer as each day flies by.
NHL Star Power Index: Capitals' Alex Ovechkin on goal-scoring tear, Hurricanes' Martin Necas heating up
A weekly gauge of the players who are controlling substantial buzz around the league. When a player is included on this list it may not be a good thing -- it means that they are capturing a large amount of the hockey world's attention.
Ovechkin scores his 861st career goal as the Capitals hand the struggling Predators another loss
Alex Ovechkin scored the go-ahead goal midway through the third period to reach 861 in his career and help the Washington Capitals beat the Nashville Predators 3-2
Friday Four: Rejuvenated Ovechkin poised to topple Gretzky’s goal record this season
Is it only a matter of time before Alex Ovechkin breaks Wayne Gretzky’s goal record? Will Cale Makar shatter the 100-point mark? Michael Amato touches on both and more in this week’s edition of the Friday Four.
Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin reaches new NHL milestone amid Wayne Gretzky chase
Washington Capitals captain and future Hall of Famer Alex Ovechkin continues his historic pursuit, inching even closer to Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goal-scoring record thanks to his two-goal performance on Wednesday night against the Nashville Predators.
Alex Ovechkin extends goal streak to 5 games in Caps win
Alex Ovechkin scored the go-ahead goal and added an assist as the Washington Capitals came back to beat the visiting Nashville Predators on Wednesday.
Rare Gretzky card case from Sask. back on the market after multimillion-dollar deal collapsed
A box found in a Saskatchewan attic, potentially holding millions of dollars worth of hockey cards, is going back up for ...
Wayne Gretzky rookie card case going back to auction after $3 million unpaid tab
After downing Red Bulls to stay up late and win the initial auction, Jack Arshawsky told the CBC in April that his passion for the hobby went away when he saw the reaction of others who lost out on ...
Wayne Gretzky Rookie Card Case Heading to Auction With Likely Hefty Price Tag
Wayne Gretzky remains one of the most hallowed names in professional hockey, and a pricey piece of merchandise from a pivotal part of the NHL star's career is about to hit the auction block. According ...
Thursday's hockey: Ovechkin on pace to catch Gretzky this year; Broncos' Nehring honored
Capitals sniper Alex Ovechkin is scoring at a rate that would put him past Wayne Gretzky as soon as this spring.