Ovechkin, Wayne Gretzky and NHL

Alex Ovechkin scores his 858th goal and is on pace to break Wayne Gretzky's record this season
Ovechkin scored his 858th career goal Thursday night against the Montreal Canadiens, putting him 37 away from breaking Gretzky's NHL record before the end of this season. He entered this season 42 away from breaking a mark that long seemed unapproachable.
Alex Ovechkin goals tracker: Capitals star 33 away from tying Wayne Gretzky for all-time record in NHL
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is closing in on being one of the most accomplished players in NHL history. The legendary forward already has a ton of records on the NHL history books, but there's one more still to go that could put him in the pantheon of all-time greats.
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin reaches new NHL milestone amid Wayne Gretzky chase
Capitals forward and future Hall of Famer Alex Ovechkin is getting closer and closer to Wayne Gretzky's all-time record!
Capitals Alex Ovechkin Defying Odds in Historic Pursuit
The Washington Capitals are having a revival within the Metropolitan Division. The team is 9-3 throughh their first 12 games, putting them in second place in th
Ovechkin closing in on Gretzky’s record with current goal streak for Capitals
Alex Ovechkin is on another hot streak and setting an early pace toward potentially making history before the season ends. Ovechkin has five goals during a four-game goal streak he'll carry into the Washington Capitals' game against the Nashville Predators at Capital One Arena on Wednesday (7 p.
Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin pulls off rare NHL feat last seen in 1980-81
The Washington Capitals have raced out to a hot start in the 2024-24 campaign, as they have racked up wins in eight of their first 10 games to put them atop the Metropolitan Division for the time being.
Ovechkin named NHL’s First Star of the Week for scoring 5 goals in 4 games
Alex Ovechkin is off to a hot start. The Washington Capitals’ 39-year-old captain was named the NHL’s First Star of the Week on Monday after scoring an NHL-best five goals in four games.
Around the NHL: Alexander Ovechkin scored his 860th goal on Sunday
As is the case with many league stats, Wayne Gretzky has the most goals in a career in the history of the league with 894. However, it’s almost a guarantee that Alexander Ovechkin will surpass him before the end of his career,
Wayne Gretzky reveals he nearly coached Patrick Kane because of wild mistake
Imagine Wayne Gretzky coaching a rookie Patrick Kane after the 2007 draft? It almost happened, according to the former Coyotes coach.
Wayne Gretzky attends Donald Trump's U.S. election party wearing a 'MAGA' hat, draws mixed reaction online: 'Truly disappointing'
Gretzky, a dual citizen of Canada and the United States, was among several big-name guests at Trump's party, including Elon ...
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Nathan MacKinnon Matches Wayne Gretzky Record With Season-Opening Point Streak
Nathan MacKinnon of the Colorado Avalanche continues his strong performance in 2024-25, assisting on the opening goal against the Seattle Kraken by Chris Wagner.
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Alex Ovechkin career goal tracker: How close is the Capitals captain to breaking Wayne Gretzky's record
One of the most exciting races in the NHL for this season is Ovechkin's chase to break Wayne Gretzky's goal record ... the Great One's record at this point. But the 39-year-old Washington winger ...
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Who Is Wayne Gretzky’s Wife? All About Janet Jones
Wayne Gretzky and Janet Jones first met on the show ... and Gretzky being an NHL legend with all-time records in goals, assists and points. But Gretzky and Jones prioritize their family ...
Penguins Captain Crosby Third Star Of The Week
The NHL announced their three stars of the past week, with the Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby earning third-star ...
Lighting the Lamp: Tracking a special Capitals season
The Washington Capitals began their 50th season with pomp and circumstance as plenty of former players, coaches, and ...
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 ...