Capitals, Alex Ovechkin and Wayne Gretzky

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.
Alex Ovechkin career goal tracker: How close is the Capitals captain to breaking Wayne Gretzky's record
For the first time in his career, there is no one between Ovechkin and Gretzky on the all-time list. He passed Gordie Howe for second place in 2022-23, breaking Gretzky's record f
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin scores goal No. 873 in chase for Wayne Gretzky's goals record
Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin scored in the 3rd period against the Nashville Predators to bring him within 21 goals of Wayne Gretzky.
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 20 goals in a season for 20th time as Capitals beat Predators
Alex Ovechkin had a goal and an assist, Ethen Frank got his first NHL goal and the Washington Capitals beat the Nashville Predators 4-1 on Saturday night. Tom Wilson and Andrew Mangiapane also scored for the Capitals.
Ovechkin scores No. 873, Capitals top Predators to push point streak to 7
Alex Ovechkin scored his 873rd NHL goal and had an assist, and the Washington Capitals extended their point streak to seven games with a 4-1 win against the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena on Saturday.
Ovechkin scores 873rd career goal, Frank gets 1st as Capitals beat Predators 4-1
Expert recap and game analysis of the Washington Capitals vs. Nashville Predators NHL game from January 11, 2025 on ESPN.
Alex Ovechkin Scores No. 873 as Predators Lose 4-1 to Capitals
The Nashville Predators had a 32-16 shot advantage but allowed the Washington Capitals pulled away in the third period in a 4-1 loss Saturday at Bridgestone Arena. Forsberg-Stamkos-Marchessault Hinostroza-O'Reilly-Nyquist Novak-Svechkov-L'Heureux Jankowski-McCarron-Sissons Josi-Barron Skjei-Blankenburg Stastney-Schenn Saros Annunen Forward Zachary L'Heureux returned to the lineup after serving a three-game suspension for slew-footing Minnesota Wild captain Jared Spurgeon Dec.
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NHL EDGE stats: 10 numbers behind THE GR8 CHASE
The Capitals are the only NHL team to rank in the top five of the League in goals from both high-danger areas (75; third) and ...
Capitals relying on opportunistic power play as Ducks pay a visit
One reason the Washington Capitals have managed to string together a seven-game point streak is their consistency on the power play.
Washington Capitals' Charlie Lindgren goes on injured list. Track all the latest NHL news.
Washington Capitals goalie Charlie Lindgren left Friday's game soon after a collision in the crease. Follow this tracker for the latest NHL news.
Capitals Goalie Deserves Vezina Trophy Consideration
The Washington Capitals snuck their way into the Stanley Cup Playoffs last season, but they seem like the real deal this time around. With a 28-10-5 record, the ...
Capitals' Ethen Frank: Scores first NHL goal Saturday
It took just two games for Frank to pot his first career NHL goal, and he's registered a point in each of his first two contests with the Capitals. The 26-year-old is slotting in on the third line and ...
Canucks seek consistency in clash with Capitals
The Vancouver Canucks will strive to right the ship against the host Washington Capitals on Wednesday.
NHL hits halfway point: Surprises, disappointments and awards leaders
The NHL has hit the midway point of the 2024-25 season. Who are the front-runners for awards, plus the surprises and ...
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Capitals Recall Hunter Shepard
ARLINGTON, Va. – The Washington Capitals have recalled goaltender Hunter Shepard from the Hershey Bears of the American ...