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How many goals away is Alex Ovechkin from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s career goals record?
Alex Ovechkin is creeping ever closer to NHL history. It's been known for some time that Ovechkin has a legitimate shot at breaking Wayne Gretzky's career goals record should he stay healthy and keep up his blistering scoring pace.
Alex Ovechkin goals tracker: Capitals star 22 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.
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 mark of 894 has stood for over nearly three decades, and it was ...
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin scores goal No. 873 in chase for Wayne Gretzky's goals record
Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin scored in the 3rd period against the Nashville Predators to bring him within 21 goals of Wayne Gretzky.
Ovechkin is feeling better every game as he moves closer to breaking Gretzky’s NHL goals record
Alex Ovechkin has four goals in five games since returning from a broken leg. The Washington Capitals captain now has 19 this season and at 872 in his career is 23 away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL record.
Alex Ovechkin is on track to break Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goals record
WASHINGTON — Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals is closing in on the NHL career goals record of 894 held by Wayne Gretzky. Ovechkin has 873 goals and needs 22 to set a new record.
Alex Ovechkin scores goal No. 873, draws closer to record
Alex Ovechkin scored the 873rd goal of his career on Saturday to bring him 21 goals shy of tying Wayne Gretzky's record.
NHL Notebook: Alexander Ovechkin became the second player with 20 consecutive 20-goal seasons
A long-standing record is close to being broken. On Saturday evening, Alexander Ovechkin potted an empty net goal for his 20th of the season, giving him 873 career goals.
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Ovechkin career goal record chase: Tracker, highlights, more
After breaking the 800-goal barrier during the 2022-23 season, Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin now has his sights set on breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goals record of 894.
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How many goals does Alex Ovechkin need to pass Wayne Gretzky? Tracking all his stats
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is back from his fractured left fibula and resuming his pursuit of Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goal record. Ovechkin entered this season needing 42 goals ...
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Meet the only NHL teammate of both Ovechkin and Gretzky
Wayne Gretzky scored 894 goals in 1,487 career NHL games. Alex Ovechkin is poised to shatter that record, having scored ...