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Alex Ovechkin goals tracker: The Great Eight now 25 away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s all-time record of 894
The Great Eight is within striking distance of Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL goals record of 894, which Gretzky reached on March 29, 1999, against the New York Islanders. Ovechkin began this season with 853 career goals.
Alex Ovechkin goal tracker: How close is Capitals star to Wayne Gretzky's record?
Utah Hockey Club. He returned on Dec. 28 and has goals in his first two games back. Ovechkin entered this season needing 42 goals to break Gretzky's record of 894 career goals, which has stood since 1999.
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 868 goals after scoring 15 in the first 18 games this season. He needs 27 to set a new record.
Ovechkin returns, great chase for Gretzky's NHL goals record resumes
Ovechkin’s goal, for the record, was his 60th empty netter, the most in NHL history. More importantly, it brought him to within 25 goals -- of any kind -- of matching Gretzky’s mark of 894, a chase the entire hockey world will be watching for the remainder of the season.
Capitals' Alexander Ovechkin Returns, How Far Away is He From Gretzky Record?
Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin is officially set to make his return to chasing Wayne Gretzky's all-time goals record against the Toronto Maple Leafs. He comes back to action from a fractured fibula injury that kept him sidelines for 16 games.
Alex Ovechkin returns with goal for Capitals against Maple Leafs
Washington’s captain moved closer to Wayne Gretzky’s record of 894 career goals. Ovechkin was 25 back with 46 games remaining in the regular season.
Ovechkin inches closer to Gretzky with 870th goal
Alex Ovechkin is now 25 goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's all-time record of 894 goals.
Don’t bet against Ovechkin in record-setting goal chase
Alex Ovechkin has returned to the Washington Capitals lineup after missing almost six weeks with a fractured fibula, and he has not missed a beat. In back-to-back
SI:AM | Where Alex Ovechkin’s Pursuit of Wayne Gretzky’s Goals Record Stands Now
One of the primary story lines of this NHL season has been Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin’s pursuit of Wayne Gretzky’s career goals record. Over the first month of the season, it seemed like Ovechkin was on track to breeze past Gretzky by the midpoint of the season before an injury brought the record chase to a screeching halt.
Ovechkin scores No. 870 in Capitals loss to Red Wings
Alex Ovechkin scored his 870th NHL goal, moving within 25 of breaking Wayne Gretzky ’s all-time record, in the Washington Capitals’ 4-2 loss to the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena on Sunday.
Bruins preview: Alex Ovechkin back for Washington, which was scoring in bunches even without him
Boston held Washington to just 11 shots last week at TD Garden, but they'll face a more formidable Capitals attack in a New ...
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Ovechkin returns for Capitals against Maple Leafs
ARLINGTON, Va. -- Alex Ovechkin will resume his chase of Wayne Gretzky’s NHL goal record when the Washington Capitals visit ...
Alex Ovechkin scores in return from injury as the Capitals defeat the Maple Leafs 5-2
Alex Ovechkin scored an empty-net goal in his return to action as the Washington Capitals upended the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-2 ...
Top Five NHL Storylines For 2025: Ovechkin's Chase, Playoff Picture, Trade Deadline
There are major NHL moments to look toward in 2025, including when Alex Ovechkin beats Wayne Gretzky's goals record, the wild ...
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Crosby vs. Ovechkin in One Last 'Goodbye' Winter Classic?
Classic is one of the league’s most significant events. It’s a chance to celebrate the sport in a way that so many grew up ...
Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin to return from injury in Toronto
Ovechkin, who suffered a broken left fibula in November, and the Capitals will face the Maple Leafs on Saturday night.
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That's DC Hockey Ep. 1.5: Chychrun Extension When? Ovechkin's 2024 Wrapped, & Lindgren Breaks Down His Cartwheel Save
In a New Year's Eve mini-episode, Sammi Silber discusses Jakob Chychrun's stellar showing with the Capitals so far, recaps Alex Ovechkin's 2024 and goes 1-on-1 with Charlie Lindgren about his save ...
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Between Two Posts: Unpacking Last Night's Win Courtesy of Thompson, Chychrun, and Ovechkin's Return
After being out for roughly five weeks with a fractured left fibula, Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin made his anticipated ...