Alex Ovechkin, Wayne Gretzky and NHL

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.
More GR8NESS: Alex Ovechkin Hits 20 Goals For 20th Consecutive Season As He Continues Pursuit Of Wayne Gretzky
Ovechkin is now just the second player in NHL history, joining Gordie Howe, to hit 20 goals in 20 consecutive seasons. He is now two 20-goal campaigns away from the most in NHL history, a record still held by Howe.
Alex Ovechkin joins legend Gordie Howe in yet another NHL milestone while inching closer to Wayne Gretzky's all-time goal record
Alex Ovechkin's 20th NHL season is perhaps more interesting than his previous 19 for the fans, along with the Stanley Cup-winning 2017-18 season.
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 873 goals and needs 22 to set a new record.
Alex Ovechkin goals tracker: The Great Eight 21 away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s all-time record of 894
Ovechkin did not score in the Capitals' 3–2 win over the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday. However, he moved within 21 goals of passing Gretzky with No. 874 in his career after scoring the game-winner in overtime against the Ottawa Senators on Thursday. The goal was his 21st this season.
Oilers allow Alex Ovechkin to try on Wayne Gretzky’s glove and stick, pose with jersey
The Edmonton Oilers allowed Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin an opportunity to try on some of Wayne Gretzky’s equipment. After the Capitals finished their practice at Rogers Place on Monday,
Ovechkin scores 873rd career goal, Frank gets 1st as Capitals beat Predators 4-1
Alex Ovechkin had a goal and an assist, Ethen Frank got his first NHL goal and the Washington Capitals beat the Nashville ...
Nashville Predators lose 4-1 to Washington Capitals, Alex Ovechkin scores No. 873
Logan Thompson made 32 saves for the Washington Capitals and the Nashville Predators lost 4-1 on home ice on Saturday.
How Alex Ovechkin Inspired Predators Rookie Fedor Svechkov's Goal vs. Calgary
Fedor Svechkov had the first multi-point game of his NHL career Saturday, recording a goal and an assist to help lift the Nashville Predators to a 4-1 win over the Calgary Flames. The 21-year-old ...
Nashville Predators vs Washington Capitals: Roman Josi, Filip Forsberg vs Alex Ovechkin
The Predators host the Washington Capitals and star Alex Ovechkin in an NHL game Saturday at Bridgestone Arena: Our best ...
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Recap of NHL from 22 January
Adam Fantilli netted his first career hat trick with his parents in the crowd to help the Blue Jackets move into the first Wild Card position in the Eastern Conference. With every hat trick this ...
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Ryan O'Reilly's hat trick leads Nashville Predators in 4-1 win over Calgary Flames
The Nashville Predators beat the Calgary Flames 4-1 on Saturday night at Scotiabank Saddledome behind a three-goal performance from forward Ryan O’Reilly. O’Reilly scored two power play goals ...
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Steven Stamkos, Juuse Saros lead Nashville Predators 3-0 over Vancouver, end losing streak
The Nashville Predators beat the Vancouver Canucks 3-0 on Friday at Rogers Arena to end their three-game losing streak. Juuse Saros finished with 27 saves for his fourth shutout of the season.
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NHL/NBA roundup: Kreider scores tiebreaking goal in 3rd period and Rangers rally for 5-3 win over Utah
Artemi Panarin scored twice, Chris Kreider got the go-ahead goal with 9:38 left and the New York Rangers rallied for a 5-3 ...