Alex Ovechkin, Capitals and Wayne Gretzky

Unreal timing of Alex Ovechkin's 878th Capitals goal sparks wild buzz
Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin certainly has a flair for the dramatic, and he's inched one goal closer to Wayne Gretzky's record!
Alex Ovechkin goals tracker: Capitals star 17 away from passing Wayne Gretzky for all-time NHL record
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is 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.
Alex Ovechkin is just 18 goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s record; check out how to get his gear
Alex Ovechkin has been regarded as one of the best goal-scorers of this generation. However, he is well on his way to breaking the previously unbeatable record of 894 career goals set by The Great One, Wayne Gretzky. The best part? He can break that record this season.
Ovechkin scores 878th goal with 0.1 seconds left as Capitals beat Panthers
Alex Ovechkin scored his 878th career goal into an empty net with 0.1 seconds left on the clock to move closer to Wayne Gretzky's NHL career record, and the Washington Capitals defeated the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers 6-3 on Tuesday night.
Alex Ovechkin scores No. 878, now 17 goals away from record
Alex Ovechkin scored his 878th career goal into an empty net with 0.1 seconds left on the clock to move closer to Wayne Gretzky's NHL career record, and the Washington Capitals defeated the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers 6-3 on Tuesday.
Ovechkin scores late to move closer to Gretzky’s record in Capitals win over Panthers
Alex Ovechkin scored his 878th career goal into an empty net with 0.1 seconds left on the clock to move closer to Wayne Gretzky’s in Washington’s win over the Florida Panthers.
Ovechkin on track to break Gretzky's NHL career goals record
Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals is closing in on the NHL goals record of 894 held by Wayne Gretzky. Ovechkin has 878 goals and needs 17 to break the record. Ovechkin entered the season 42 short of breaking the regular-season record by “The Great One” that long seemed unapproachable.
Alex Ovechkin has been role model his whole career. That goes beyond Washington and Russia
With the yellow skate laces and tinted visor, the goal celebrations and gap-toothed smile, Alex Ovechkin became a role model ...
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Alexander Ovechkin Player Prop Bets for the Capitals vs. Panthers Game – February 4
The Washington Capitals, with Alexander Ovechkin, will be in action Tuesday versus the Florida Panthers at Capital One Arena, ...
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Jets edge Capitals in OT despite Ovechkin’s 877th goal
WASHINGTON (AP) — Alex Ovechkin scored the 877th goal of his career to move 18 away from breaking the NHL record, but the Washington Capitals lost 5-4 in overtime to the Winnipeg Jets on ...
Flames take on the Capitals in a non-conference matchup
BOTTOM LINE: The Calgary Flames play the Washington Capitals in a non-conference matchup. Calgary is 24-17-7 overall and 15-6-3 at home. The Flames have gone 7-11-3 in games their opponents serve ...
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Alexander Ovechkin Player Prop Bets for the Capitals vs. Senators Game – January 30
Alexander Ovechkin will be in action Thursday when his Washington Capitals play the Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre.
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3 Takeaways from Capitals 6-3 win Over Panthers
The Washington Capitals' role players aided a big win before Alex Ovechkin added his name to the scoresheet on Tuesday.
Panthers in DC to face Capitals in clash of division leaders
The Cats arrived in town on Monday and headed to the White House with the Stanley Cup in tow for a special ceremony with ...
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Alexander Ovechkin Player Prop Bets for the Capitals vs. Flames Game – January 28
The Washington Capitals, including Alexander Ovechkin, face the Calgary Flames on Tuesday at 9:00 PM ET, at Scotiabank ...