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Alex Ovechkin Sets Record, Approaching Wayne Gretzky’s 894-Goal Mark
With his overtime goal on Thursday, Alex Ovechkin has now scored against 179 different goalies in his NHL career — more than any other player.
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,
Oilers Make Gesture, Let Ovechkin Try On Gretzky's Game-Used Gear As Capitals Captain Chases All-Time Goals Record
As Alex Ovechkin chases down Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL goals record, the Edmonton Oilers made quite a gesture toward the Washington Capitals captain.
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin breaks NHL record as he inches closer to Wayne Gretzky
Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin has scored goals against more unique goalies than any player in NHL history, passing Jaromir Jagr.
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.
When Could Ovechkin Pass Gretzky? Capitals Captain Leads NHL In Goals Per Game & Coming Off Yet Another Record: 'It's Pretty Cool'
Ovechkin has 21 goals in 29 games, including six in 11 games since returning from a broken leg that held him out for 40 days. He's scoring at a pace of .72 goals per game and 2.49 goals per 60 minutes, the most in the league of any skater.
Alex Ovechkin goals tracker: The Great Eight 21 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.
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin's Hilarious Reaction to Connor McDavid's Ban
The Washington Capitals made the most of Connor McDavid’s absence on Tuesday night, edging the Edmonton Oilers 3–2 in a close ...
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin gives priceless reaction to Connor McDavid suspension
Washington Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin is happy his team doesn't have to face Connor McDavid on Tuesday night.
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Ovechkin tours Oilers Hall of Fame, focused on catching Gretzky
Ovechkin was also taken up to Gretzky's restaurant, Studio 99 inside Rogers Place, where he posed with one of the many ...
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin Pokes Fun at Connor McDavid's Suspension
The NHL Department of Player Safety recently suspended Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid for three games, forcing him to ...
Pierre-Luc Dubois leads league-leading Capitals to 3-2 win over the Oilers
Pierre-Luc Dubois had a goal and an assist as the league-leading Washington Capitals won their fifth game in a row, defeating ...
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How many goals does Alex Ovechkin need to pass Wayne Gretzky? Tracking all his stats
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is back from his fractured left fibula and resuming his pursuit of Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goal record. Ovechkin entered this season needing 42 goals ...
Tom McVie, NHL lifer and former Washington Capitals coach, dies at 89
McVie made his NHL head coaching debut when he succeeded Hall of Famer Milt Schmidt in Washington on New Year’s Eve in 1975, ...