Wayne Gretzky, Alex Ovechkin vocal on historic record chase

How far is Alex Ovechkin from Wayne Gretzky’s goals record at the start of the 2024-25 NHL season?
Going into the 2024-25 NHL season, Ovechkin has 853 career goals, which puts him in second behind the Great One. Washington’s captain needs 41 goals to tie Gretzky and 42 to break the record and stand alone.
Alex Ovechkin all-time goals record tracker: Capitals star 40 away from tying Wayne Gretzky
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is closing in on being one of the most accomplished players in NHL history.
NHL news: Wayne Gretzky, Alex Ovechkin vocal on historic record chase
Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin is only 41 goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's record -- and The Great One wants him to.
Can Alex Ovechkin Surpass Wayne Gretzky's All-Time NHL Goal Record?
As of today, Alex Ovechkin is 40 goals away from surpassing Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL goal record. With Ovechkin's goal total set at 29.5 for the 2024-2025 season, can the Great 8 close the gap this year?
Gretzky believes 'it's just a matter of time' when Ovechkin breaks NHL goal record
Ovechkin is 41 goals away from surpassing Gretzky with 854 heading into the Washington Capitals' visit to the Philadelphia Flyers at Wells Fargo Arena on Tuesday (6 p.m. ET; ESPN+, ESPN, SNW, SN1). He has always appreciated that Gretzky said he is rooting for him to break the record.
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin hits NHL milestone amid Wayne Gretzky record chase
Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin has 700 assists in his career, another milestone on his way to Wayne Gretzky's goal record
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How many Stanley Cups did Gretzky win?
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Today in Sports - Wayne Gretzky passes Gordie Howe as the NHL’s all-time leading scorer
1988 — Mario Lemieux of the Pittsburgh Penguins scores eight points — two goals and six assists — in a 9-2 win over the St.
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Sidney Crosby wants $47.5M Caps star to be in his dream power play unit alongside Wayne Gretzky
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