NHL, Alex Ovechkin and Wayne Gretzky

Ovechkin scores 886th career goal into an empty net to move 9 back of breaking Gretzky's NHL record
Alex Ovechkin scored his 886th career goal into an empty net to move nine back of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record
NHL News: Sidney Crosby makes strong statement about Alex Ovechkin’s chase for Wayne Gretzky’s goal record
Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby voiced a powerful comment about Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin, amid his historic chase for Wayne Gretzky's goals record in the NHL.
Alex Ovechkin's hat trick vs. Oilers creeps him closer to Wayne Gretzky's goal record
It will still be a tight finish for Ovechkin with just 25 games remaining in the regular season and still needing 14 goals to pass Gretzky.
Alex Ovechkin moves within 9 goals of surpassing Wayne Gretzky as NHL’s all-time leading scorer
Alex Ovechkin has inched within single digits of overtaking Wayne Gretzky as the NHL’s all-time goals leader after scoring an empty-net goal in the Washington Capitals’ 4-2 victory over the Seattle Kraken on Sunday.
Alex Ovechkin hits historic milestone amid Wayne Gretzky chase
NHL Trade Deadline is now in the rearview mirror. And as a result, the Stanley Cup Playoff race is coming into full focus. However, the 2024-25 campaign is a bit more unique. History beckons this year as Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin chases Wayne Gretzky’s goal-scoring record.
'Always hungry': Why Alex Ovechkin is the greatest goalscorer who ever lived
Alex Ovechkin scored his first goal of the afternoon against the Edmonton Oilers and the 880 th of his career, he skated to the glass at a raucous Capital One Arena and fist-bumped a little boy ...
Alexander Ovechkin net worth: The shocking amount the Russian hockey superstar is worth
Alexander Ovechkin was born to play hockey.  The future NHL superstar was raised in Russia by a family of athletes. His ...
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Ovechkin's pursuit of Gretzky set to head west
Ovechkin wasn’t ready to talk postgame about being ready for his close-up in the state where Gretzky’s impact is still felt.
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Alex Ovechkin Made NHL History With Hat Trick vs. Oilers, and Fans Were in Awe
The 39-year-old recorded a hat trick on Sunday against the Edmonton Oilers, bringing his season ... and they sounded off on social media. Alexander Ovechkin is the greatest of all time.
NHL Lessons Learned: Ovechkin Closing In
NHL action is back after an exciting 4 Nations Face-Off. The league immediately returned to the intensity that's defined 2024-2025, with rivals clashing while both conferences figure out their tight ...
Capitals play the Flames following Ovechkin’s hat trick
The Washington Capitals host the Calgary Flames after Alexander Ovechkin's hat trick against the Edmonton Oilers in the Capitals' 7-3 win.
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Alex Ovechkin remembers well his first time
Everyone knows: Alexander Ovechkin is a real scorer. The great number eight got one more earlier in the day in a 7-3 Washington Capitals home win over the Edmonton Oilers, bringing his total ...
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Connor McDavid poses with Alex Ovechkin's sons following Edmonton Oilers 7-3 collapse against Washington Capitals
Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid shared a special moment with Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin’s sons on the sidelines of Sunday’s game.
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Oilers drop third straight game in loss to Ovechkin, Capitals
WASHINGTON (AP) — Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers were unable to handle a red-hot Washington Capitals offence led by Alexander Ovechkin following a 7-3 loss on Sunday. Ovechkin scored ...
Oilers Biggest Need Before Trade Deadline?
Oilers Legend Wayne Gretzky Draws Criticism EDMONTON -- "Keep politics out of sports." The Edmonton Oilers kicked off their return from the 4 Nations Face-off break with back-to-back losses. It was a ...