Alex Ovechkin, Wayne Gretzky and Washington Capitals

How many goals away is Alex Ovechkin from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s career goals record?
Entering the 2024-25 season, Ovechkin needed 42 goals to break Gretzky’s record of 894 career tallies. After scoring goal No. 873 on January 11, Ovechkin now needs just 22 goals to pass Gretzky for the NHL’s record.
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 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 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.
Alex Ovechkin career goal tracker: How close is the Capitals captain to breaking Wayne Gretzky's record
There is only one name left for Alex Ovechkin to catch atop the NHL all-time goal leaderboard, and it's the greatest one of them all. One of the most exciting races in the NHL for this season is ...
NHL makes stunning Alex Ovechkin update amid Capitals star's Wayne Gretzky pursuit
Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin has now moved within 23 goals of catching Wayne Gretzky for most goals in NHL history.
Ducks brace for next road foe: Capitals and Alex Ovechkin
After an overtime win over Carolina, Ducks will try to slow one of NHL’s top teams and Ovechkin’s pursuit of Gretzky’s record ...
Capitals Alex Ovechkin Reaches Rare Scoring Achievement
Ovechkin started this streak during his 2005-06 rookie campaign and has never gone a single season without scoring at least ...
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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.
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Alex Ovechkin scores on Marc-Andre Fleury for a 28th time to move 24 away from the NHL goals record
Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates his ...
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Watch: Alex Ovechkin joins illustrious list with 20th goal of season
Just when fans were beginning to think Alex Ovechkin's stick was going cold, the Washington Capitals captain reminded them he ...
Carbery Assesses Ovechkin's Recent Play; Capitals Not Concerned As Captain Continues To Get Back Into Rhythm
When it comes to Alex Ovechin's play of late for the Washington Capitals, coach Spencer Carbery is cutting the captain some ...
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Alex Ovechkin scores his 872nd career goal as the Capitals beat the struggling Rangers 7-4
Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Washington Capitals center Dylan Strome (17) celebrates with left ...
Ovechkin record pursuit, Capitals surge create betting frenzy
Alex Ovechkin's chase for the NHL all-time goals record has made him, and the Washington Capitals, the NHL's hottest bet.