Alex Ovechkin nears Wayne Gretzky's goal record

How many goals does Alex Ovechkin have? Capitals great now 9 away from Wayne Gretzky’s record
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.
Ovechkin’s chase of Gretzky’s goal record brings back memories for 1994 Kings
Gretzky broke out of his mini-slump with his 799th goal and three assists in a 7-0 win against the Ottawa Senators. Three games later, he scored Nos. 800 and 801 in a 6-6 tie against the San Jose Sharks.
Ovechkin scores 886th goal, nine shy of breaking NHL record
Alex Ovechkin scored his 886th career goal into an empty net to seal the Washington Capitals' 4-2 victory over the Seattle Kraken on Sunday, moving nine back of breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL record and helping the East leaders win their fourth in a row.
Alex Ovechkin hits historic milestone amid Wayne Gretzky chase
Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin pulled within single digits of Wayne Gretzky, and he hit a historic milestone in the process.
Ovechkin and Capitals to raise money for cancer research as he pursues the NHL career goals record
Alex Ovechkin, the Washington Capitals, Hockey Fights Cancer and the V Foundation launched an initiative to raise awareness and money for pediatric cancer research in connection with his pursuit of the NHL career goal-scoring record.
How many goals does Alex Ovechkin need to beat Wayne Gretzky record? Tracking his stats
The Washington captain has 33 goals this season and needs nine more with 16 games left to become the NHL's all-time leader. Ovechkin scored 15 times in his first 18 games before suffering a fractured left fibula during a Nov.
Alex Ovechkin's Wayne Gretzky record chase gets even more meaningful
Every goal that Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin scores is hugely meaningful on the ice -- but it's going to mean even more off of it.
Alex Ovechkin odds: When will he break Wayne Gretzky's scoring record?
Ovi is just nine goals away from breaking Gretzky's scoring record. Will he do it this season? And if so, against which team will he do it? See the odds.
Gretzky planning to be in attendance as Ovechkin chases NHL's all-time goal record
Wayne Gretzky will be in the house when history is made. The NHL's all-time leading goal-scorer is expected to be in attendance for Alex Ovechkin's games as the Washington Capitals star gets closer to eclipsing the Great One's record,
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Darren Pang’s ‘one-trick pony’ Alex Ovechkin comment sparks Capitals outrage
Darren Pang made what he thought was an innocuous comment about Alex Ovechkin during Wednesday’s TNT broadcast of the Rangers-Capitals game. He awoke Thursday morning surprised he had sparked ou ...
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Variety of scoring ways has enabled Ovechkin to chase Gretzky’s mark
PHOTOS: Variety is the spice that has Alex Ovechkin fast approaching Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goals record “He shoots hard, he can shoot through you, so it makes it more difficult, especially ...
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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. Ovechkin ...
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After Caps rally again, Alex Ovechkin gets closer with his 886th goal
“It’s our second game when we have a slow start,” Ovechkin said, referring to Friday’s comeback win over Detroit. “I think all four lines, kind of sleepy. But [the win] is a good feelin ...
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Ovechkin Scores 886th Career Goal Into an Empty Net to Move 9 Back of Breaking Gretzky's NHL Record
Ovechkin Scores 886th Career Goal Into an Empty Net to Move 9 Back of Breaking Gretzky's NHL Record WASHINGTON (AP) — Alex Ovechkin scored his 886th career goal into an empty net Sunday to move ...