Alex Ovechkin, Wayne Gretzky

Ranking the best and worst games for Alex Ovechkin to break Wayne Gretzky’s goals record
At this point, the record falling looks imminent. But when? Now that's an interesting and possibly infuriating question.
Alex Ovechkin goals tracker: The Great Eight 25 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. He remains at 870 after failing to score during Washington's 3-1 win over the Boston Bruins during a New Year's Eve matinee.
Alex Ovechkin is on track to break Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goals record
Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals is closing in on the NHL career goals record of 894 held by Wayne Gretzky. Ovechkin has 870 goals after scoring 17 in his first 20 games this season. He needs 25 to set a new record.
Ovechkin returns from injury, reigniting chase for Gretzky’s goals record
The “Great Chase” is back on. Alex Ovechkin scored in his return to the ice on Saturday in the Washington Capitals 5-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs, bringing the 39-year-old within 25 goals of Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record.
Watch: Alex Ovechkin draws closer to all-time goals scored record in return from injury
It wasn't exactly the emphatic return fans were expecting or hoping for from Alexander Ovechkin, but he got on the score sheet all the same.
Projecting Alex Ovechkin’s Goal Total This Season
From a scorching start to the year, Alex Ovechkin is flirting with history. After an untimely injury, how many goals will he score this year?
Alex Ovechkin returns with goal for Capitals against Maple Leafs
Alex Ovechkin’s record chase is back on. His empty-net goal for the Washington Capitals in Saturday’s 5-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs wasn’t the most challenging goal among the 869 he’s scored in the NHL,
Capitals' Alexander Ovechkin Returns, How Far Away is He From Gretzky Record?
The great chase resumes on Saturday night. Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin is officially set to make his return ...
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin set to return to lineup against Maple Leafs
Washington Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin will be back in the lineup Saturday against the Toronto Maple Leafs.
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Ovechkin returns for Capitals against Maple Leafs
ARLINGTON, Va. -- Alex Ovechkin will resume his chase of Wayne Gretzky’s NHL goal record when the Washington Capitals visit ...
Capitals' Alexander Ovechkin Trending Towards Returning vs Maple Leafs
The chase for Wayne Gretzky's goal record is set to resume on Saturday. Washington Capitals winger Alexander Ovechkin is ...
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All signs point to Alex Ovechkin's return against Maple Leafs
Washington Capitals fans can look forward to Saturday night's marquee matchup against the Toronto Maple Leafs because of the ...
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Capitals HC Carbery praises Leafs’ elite defence, why players aren’t worried about Ovechkin’s record chase
Washington Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery is making a homecoming of sorts, when his team squares off against the Toronto ...
Ovechkin throws puck to young fan
Capitals forward Alexander Ovechkin tosses a puck to a young fan before a game. Georgia, Notre Dame fans make Sugar Bowl ...