Alexander Ovechkin, Wayne Gretzky and Washington Capitals

Alex Ovechkin goal tracker: Capitals star chasing Wayne Gretzky's record
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is chasing all-time goal leader Wayne Gretzky. He has a chance to break the record this season.
Wayne Gretzky Supports Capitals' Alex Ovechkin in Goal Race
Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin is closing in on one of Wayne Gretzky's records and The Great One is supportive of the chase.
Gretzky believes 'it's just a matter of time' when Ovechkin breaks NHL goal record
Gretzky, who retired in 1999 after 20 NHL seasons, has long contended that Ovechkin has a good chance to break his goal record. It's become more real, Ovechkin has narrowed the gap between them in recent seasons and the 39-year-old left wing began this season within striking distance, needing 42 goals.
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.
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.
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin makes surprising revelation about pursuit of Wayne Gretzky's NHL record
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin had a shocking admission about Wayne Gretzky amid pursuit of his NHL scoring record.
To top Gretzky’s record, Alex Ovechkin needs to overcome one thing he can’t control: His age
The second half of last season builds some confidence for Ovechkin’s chances of breaking the record this year, and his two previous years add even more oomph behind that. But his start to last year casts some doubt on whether he can break Gretzky’s record this season.
Wayne Gretzky makes his thoughts on Alex Ovechkin crushing 894 NHL goal record crystal clear
Wayne Gretzky has made it clear that he fully supports Alex Ovechkin’s pursuit of breaking his NHL goal-scoring record of 894 goals.
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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Today in Sports - Edmonton’s Wayne Gretzky scores his first career NHL goal
1979 — Edmonton’s Wayne Gretzky scores his first NHL goal in a 4-4 tie with the Vancouver Canucks. Gretzky beats ...
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"He's on my side": Alex Ovechkin opens up about Wayne Gretzky's inspiring messages in pursuit of impressive scoring record
Russian superstar Alex Ovechkin has emerged as one of the greatest goal scorers of the modern era since being taken with the first overall selection by the Washington Capitals in the 2004 NHL Draft.
Dowd, Mangiapane score short-handed goals as Capitals send Flyers to 5th loss in a row
Alex Ovechkin went scoreless one game after pulling within 40 goals of Wayne Gretzky’s all-time record for goals. Washington ...