NHL, Alex Ovechkin and Gretzky

Ovechkin can break Gretzky's NHL all-time goals record this season, Lindros says
That is certainly true. Ovechkin scored two goals in the Washington Capitals’ 8-1 win against the St. Louis Blues on Saturday to give the forward 863 goals for his NHL career, 31 shy of Gretzky’s career mark of 894. He has scored 10 goals in his first 14 games this season. It took him 45 games to reach double-digits in goals last season.
Wayne Gretzky makes something clear to Capitals star Alex Ovechkin on NHL goals record
The Washington Capitals star Ovechkin is currently 33 goals away from Gretzky’s 894 tallies, record in NHL history. The Russian winger has had a strong start to the 2024/25 season and the feat seems closer as each day flies by.
Alex Ovechkin goals tracker: Capitals star 31 away from tying Wayne Gretzky for all-time record in NHL
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is grow closer to becoming 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.
Ovechkin closing in on Gretzky’s record with current goal streak for Capitals
Strome leads the Capitals with 17 points (four goals, 13 assists) in 11 games, Ovechkin is second with 14 points and Protas is fourth with 11 (four goals, seven assists) in 11 games. Ovechkin's goal streak is his 33rd of at least four games, which is one behind Mario Lemieux for most in NHL history.
NHL Roundup: Ovechkin scores twice to lead Capitals to blowout win over Blues
Washington’s Alex Ovechkin and Connor McMichael each scored two goals Saturday night, sparking the Capitals to an 8-1 victory over St. Louis.
Pro hockey is a young man’s game, unless you’re Alex Ovechkin
At 39, Alex Ovechkin remains a relentless goal scorer, and his teammates ‘don’t think there’ll ever be anybody like him again ...
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Ovechkin gets 2 goals, Capitals score 8 to ease past Blues
Scott Perunovich scored his first NHL goal in his 79th game, and Jordan Binnington allowed eight goals on 27 shots for the ...
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Washington plays Toronto after Ovechkin's 2-goal game
The Washington Capitals host the Toronto Maple Leafs after Alexander Ovechkin scored two goals in the Capitals' 8-1 win against the St. Louis Blues. Washington is 10-4 overall and 7-2-0 in home ...
Sidney Crosby, Alex Ovechkin speak out ahead of 70th career NHL matchup
Two of the greatest NHL players of all-time are getting ready to meet for a 70th time in the regular season. A matchup ...
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Will Alexander Ovechkin Score a Goal Against the Predators on November 6?
The Washington Capitals’ upcoming contest versus the Nashville Predators is scheduled for Wednesday at 7:00 PM ET. Will ...
Penguins Today: Sidney Crosby vs. Alex Ovechkin is a welcome distraction
Tonight in Washington, it’s the first meeting of what’s arguably been the rivalry in the NHL for two decades: Sidney Crosby vs. Alex Ovechkin. They’ve been the faces of the league. They have forever ...
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'This League Humbles You So Goddamn Quick': Leon Draisaitl Isn't Taking His Hot Start For Granted
He's authored three 50-goal seasons in his career, and he ranks third in the NHL in goals since his first full season in 2015 ...
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Chara, Thornton among candidates for Hockey Hall of Fame in 2025
Keith, Price, Getzlaf also highlight list; Rask, Spezza eligible for 1st time It's official for the seven members of the ...
Rutherford: Third period of Blues’ loss to Caps was the worst effort I’ve seen in 20 years
While reporters waited outside the Blues dressing room late Saturday night, Philip Broberg (lower-body injury) walked out on ...