Alex Ovechkin, Wayne Gretzky and Washington Capitals

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.
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.
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.
NHL roundup: Alex Ovechkin adds 872nd goal in Capitals' 7-4 win
Dylan Strome had a goal and two assists, Alex Ovechkin added his 872nd career goal and the Washington Capitals earned a 7-4 victory against the visiting New York Rangers on Saturday.
Will Alexander Ovechkin Score a Goal Against the Canadiens on January 10?
The Washington Capitals’ upcoming game versus the Montreal Canadiens is slated for Friday at 7:00 PM ET. Will Alexander Ovechkin find the back of the net in this matchup? Before making a wager on any player props,
Alex Ovechkin goals tracker: The Great Eight 22 away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s all-time record of 894
A once seemingly unbreakable NHL record could fall as early as the 2024-25 season thanks to the goal-scoring prowess of Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin. The Great Eight is within striking distance of Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL goals record of 894,
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
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Watch: Alex Ovechkin continues hot goal streak with late tally against Rangers
The 39-year-old snuck a backhanded shot past New York Rangers goaltender Jonathan Quick to give Washington a 5-3 lead in what ...
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NHL Buzz: Ovechkin, Dubois on same line for Capitals
The left wing practiced Monday on a line with Dubois at center and Aliaksei Protas at right wing. Ovechkin, who has 20 goals ...
Ducks take on the Capitals following overtime win
The Anaheim Ducks visit the Washington Capitals after the Ducks took down the Carolina Hurricanes 3-2 in overtime.
Capitals player who must be traded soon
The Capitals should be in on Elias Pettersson amid trade rumors and be willing to send top propsect Ryan Leonard the other way.
Nashville Predators lose 4-1 to Washington Capitals, Alex Ovechkin scores No. 873
The Nashville Predators take on the Washington Capitals at Bridgestone Arena on Saturday. Follow for live updates.
Canucks Gameday Preview #40: A Tough Matchup Against Alexander Ovechkin And The Red Hot Capitals
What a year it has been for Connor McMichael. The 2019 first round pick is up to 17 goals in 40 games and is three points ...
Sabres play the Capitals on losing streak
BOTTOM LINE: The Buffalo Sabres play the Washington Capitals as losers of three straight games. Buffalo has a 14-21-5 record overall and a 7-10-3 record on its home ice. The Sabres are 3-5-4 in ...