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Alex Ovechkin moves a goal closer to Gretzky

National Hockey League · 12m

Capitals have retooled roster on fly while Ovechkin closes in on Gretzky

WASHINGTON -- Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals appeared to be at a crossroads after being swept by the New York Rangers in the opening round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs last season. The Capitals had already chosen which direction they were headed nearly two years before, though.

The Washington Post · 18h

Alex Ovechkin moves a goal closer to Gretzky, but Caps fall in shootout

Washington blows a pair of leads in a 4-3 loss even as Alex Ovechkin pulls within 24 goals of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s hallowed goals record. The Minnesota Wild has had the Washington Capitals’ number over the past three seasons,

CBSSports.com · 6h

Alex Ovechkin goals tracker: Capitals star 24 away from passing Wayne Gretzky for all-time NHL record

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is already one of the most heralded 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.

Boldy scores in shootout to lift Wild past Capitals

National Hockey League · 19h

Ovechkin scores No. 871 in Capitals shootout loss to Wild

WASHINGTON -- Alex Ovechkin scored his 871st NHL goal, moving within 24 of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s all-time record, but the Washington Capitals lost 4-3 in a shootout to the Minnesota Wild at Capital One Arena on Thursday.

Sports Illustrated · 6h

Alex Ovechkin Continues Historic Chase Despite Capitals Loss

The Washington Capitals lost a shootout contest against the Minnesota Wild in their recent contest. They managed to snag a point against a rock solid Wild team

The Associated Press on MSN · 19h

Boldy scores in shootout to lift Wild past Capitals after Ovechkin gets No. 871

Marco Rossi tied it in the third period, Matt Boldy scored the shootout winner and the Minnesota Wild rallied to beat the Washington Capitals 4-3 after Alex Ovechkin moved one step closer to breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career goals record.

SportsGrid on MSN2h

NHL Season Insights: Capitals Surpass Expectations

Washington Capitals have excelled, New York Rangers face challenges. Rangers and Predators have been the two biggest ...

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Alex Ovechkin is on track to break Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goals record

Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals is closing in on the NHL career goals record of 894 held by Wayne Gretzky.

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Maruk remembers Capitals' first trip to NHL playoffs

Former Capitals center Dennis Maruk remembers the Capitals' first trip to the NHL playoffs in the 1981-1982 season.

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Alex Ovechkin scores on Marc-Andre Fleury for a 28th time to move 24 away from the NHL goals record

Alex Ovechkin moved another step closer to breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goals record by scoring on Marc-Andre Fleury ...

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2024-25 NHL injury tracker: Capitals' Alex Ovechkin returns vs. Maple Leafs, Auston Matthews remains out

The 2024-25 NHL season continues to move along. With the season in full swing, a few star players are dealing with ...

Pro Hockey Rumors on MSN21h

Breakout defenseman open to signing extension with Capitals

The Capitals as a team are far more sound defensively, but Chychrun has nonetheless proved a strong contributor and ...

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Best early Mikael Granlund landing spots before 2025 NHL trade deadline

The Sharks should be sellers at the NHL trade deadline and send Mikael Granlund to a competitor. The Devils, Capitals, and more should ask.

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Capitals To Celebrate Youth Hockey Weekend Jan. 2-5

The Washington Capitals will celebrate Youth Hockey Day on Saturday, Jan. 4, when the Capitals host the New York Rangers at ...

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