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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 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.
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin Lost No Time Resuming Record Chase
Ovechkin scored an empty-net goal late in the third period, helping the Capitals secure a 5–2 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena and bagging his 869th career goal, leaving him just 25 shy of Wayne Gretzky’s all-time record of 894.
'They Get Excited For Him': Todd McLellan Speaks On Alex Ovechkin's Pursuit Of Wayne Gretzky
In yesterday's 4–2 Red Wings win over the Capitals, Patrick Kane and Alex Ovechkin—two of the defining stars of the modern NHL—exchanged milestones
Alex Ovechkin returns with goal for Capitals against Maple Leafs
Alex Ovechkin’s record chase is back on. His empty-net goal for the Washington Capitals in Saturday’s 5-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs wasn’t the most challenging goal among the 869 he’s scored in the NHL,
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.
Alex Ovechkin Inches Closer to Wayne Gretzky’s Record in Weekend Return to Capitals Lineup
The Washington Capitals welcomed captain Alexander Ovechkin back into the lineup this past weekend for the first time in over a month due to a lower-body injury.
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 ...
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 ...
Alex Ovechkin nears a return as the Caps come back from holiday break
Ovechkin, who suffered a broken left fibula in November, practiced in full on Friday and could play as soon as Saturday in ...
Alex Ovechkin injury: Capitals star trending in 'right direction' for return
The Washington Capitals want to see how Alex Ovechkin responds to Friday's practice before committing to him returning in ...
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Can returning Alex Ovechkin still catch Wayne Gretzky this season? Teammates: ‘Everything’s in play’
As Alex Ovechkin began ramping up toward resuming his pursuit of the NHL’s all-time goals record, some of his Washington ...
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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Alex Ovechkin on track to break Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career goals record
Alex Ovechkin of the 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 ...