Ovechkin, Capitals and Wayne Gretzky

Alex Ovechkin goals tracker: Capitals star 17 away from passing Wayne Gretzky for all-time NHL record
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is 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.
How many goals does Alex Ovechkin have? Tracking his chase to catch Wayne Gretzky
We're tracking Ovechkin's pursuit of Gretzky's goal record and trying to determine the game in which he's most likely to break the record.
Unreal timing of Alex Ovechkin's 878th Capitals goal sparks wild buzz
Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin certainly has a flair for the dramatic, and he's inched one goal closer to Wayne Gretzky's record!
Alex Ovechkin is just 18 goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s record; check out how to get his gear
Alex Ovechkin has been regarded as one of the best goal-scorers of this generation. However, he is well on his way to breaking the previously unbeatable record of 894 career goals set by The Great One, Wayne Gretzky. The best part? He can break that record this season.
How many goals does Alex Ovechkin need to pass Wayne Gretzky? Tracking all his stats
Ovechkin entered this season needing 42 goals to break Gretzky's record of 894 career goals, which has stood since 1999. The Washington captain has 23 goals this season, with 31 games left. This season, he moved into second place with 20 consecutive 20-goal seasons and set a record for the number of goalies he has scored against in his career.
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin sends fans into frenzy as Wayne Gretzky chase heats up
In the third period between the Capitals and Senators, Alex Ovechkin inched closer to Wayne Gretzky's all-time goal record.
Alex Ovechkin brings Caps even with his 877th career goal
Alex Ovechkin ties the score at 4 and moves 18 goals from breaking Wayne Gretzky's record.
Jets edge Capitals in OT despite Ovechkin's 877th goal
Alex Ovechkin scored the 877th goal of his career to move 18 away from breaking the NHL record, but the Washington Capitals lost 5-4 in overtime to the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday night in a showdown of the top two teams in the NHL that lived up to that billing.
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin: Scores again Saturday
His tally Saturday was the 877th of his career, putting him 17 away from tying and 18 away from passing Wayne Gretzky for the all-time goals record.
Despite Alex Ovechkin scoring his 877th goal, the Capitals lose to the Jets 5-4 in overtime
Alex Ovechkin scored the 877th goal of his career to move 18 away from breaking the NHL record, but the Washington Capitals lost 5-4 in overtime to the Winnipeg Jets in a showdown of the top two teams in
Ovechkin vs. Gretzky: See how two of the great NHL careers compare
Five charts how close Alex Ovechkin is to overtaking Wayne Gretzky's career goal scoring title and how both dominated the NHL ...
Alex Ovechkin has been role model his whole career. That goes beyond Washington and Russia
Logan Cooley was born in Pittsburgh just 17 months before Sidney Crosby debuted in the NHL and his hometown Penguins won ...
Wednesday's hockey: Ovechkin a role model too; Levshunov 'baffled' by NHL speed
Capitals sniper Alex Ovechkin has been a role model his whole career and that goes beyond Washington and Russia.
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Mike Knuble played alongside both Gretzky and Ovechkin
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Ovechkin scores late to move closer to Gretzky’s record in Capitals’ win over Panthers
Alex Ovechkin scored his 878th career goal into an empty net with 0.1 seconds left on the clock to move closer to Wayne ...