Alex Ovechkin, Wayne Gretzky and Washington Capitals

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.
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.
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 ...
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. Ovechkin has 873 goals and needs 22 to set a new record.
Ovechkin is feeling better every game as he moves closer to breaking Gretzky's NHL goals record
WASHINGTON — Coaching Alex Ovechkin for three seasons has normalized his hot pursuit of Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goals record for Peter Laviolette. “Not a crazy thing at all,” Laviolette said before his New York Rangers faced Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals on Saturday. “I don’t see him slowing down.”
Capitals changing Alex Ovechkin's linemate amid Wayne Gretzky chase
The Washington Capitals are fiddling with the lineup to try and help Alex Ovechkin break an all-time great scoring record.
Alex Ovechkin’s chase of Wayne Gretzky promises to be the hockey story of 2025
Ovehckin is 23 goals back of the all-time leader, meaning Washington's games in late March and April will be must-see TV.
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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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Ovechkin nears Gretzky's NHL goals record, feels stronger each game
WASHINGTON — Coaching Alex Ovechkin for three seasons has normalized his hot pursuit of Wayne Gretzky's NHL career ...
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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 ...