Alex Ovechkin, Wayne Gretzky and Capitals

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
How many goals does Alex Ovechkin need to pass Wayne Gretzky? Tracking all his stats
Utah Hockey Club. He returned on Dec. 28 and scored goals in five of his first nine games back. Ovechkin entered this season needing 42 goals to break Gretzky's record of 894 career goals,
Alex Ovechkin goals tracker: Capitals star 21 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' Alex Ovechkin breaks NHL record as he inches closer to Wayne Gretzky
Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin has scored goals against more unique goalies than any player in NHL history, passing Jaromir Jagr.
Alex Ovechkin breaks new record as chase continues to become NHL’s all-time leading scorer
NHL star Alex Ovechkin picked up another record on Thursday night as he moved closer to replacing Wayne Gretzky as the league’s all-time leading scorer.
When Could Ovechkin Pass Gretzky? Capitals Captain Leads NHL In Goals Per Game & Coming Off Yet Another Record: 'It's Pretty Cool'
At the age of 39 and 21 goals away from passing Wayne Gretzky, Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin has the best goal-scoring pace in the NHL. Ovechkin has 21 goals in 29 games, including six in 11 games since returning from a broken leg that held him out for 40 days.
Alex Ovechkin Sets Record, Approaching Wayne Gretzky’s 894-Goal Mark
With his overtime goal on Thursday, Alex Ovechkin has now scored against 179 different goalies in his NHL career — more than any other player.
Alex Ovechkin breaks record for most NHL goalies scored on with OT winner vs. Senators
Alex Ovechkin broke the NHL record for the most goaltenders scored on, beating Leevi Merilainen in overtime to give the Washington Capitals a 1-0 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Thursday night.
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10 Hilariously Ridiculous Stats to Illustrate Wayne Gretzky's Dominance
Wayne Gretzky just turned 60 years old ... So let’s celebrate a few of the most hilariously jaw-dropping statistics to further illustrate what he accomplished in the NHL from 1979-80 through ...
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Era Adjusted: Wayne Gretzky is still the Great One
The stats are also prorated due to shorter seasons ... You can hack and slash his numbers all you want but Wayne Gretzky is still The Great One.
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How tall is Wayne Gretzky?
A. Wayne Gretzky is 62 years old, born on January 26, 1961, in Brantford, Ontario, Canada. Q. What are Wayne Douglas’s Career stats? - + A. Wayne Douglas has played 1487 games and recorded ...
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Who has scored the most goals in NHL history?
At the time of his retirement in 1999, Wayne Gretzky owned or shared 61 NHL records ... ESPN NHL hub page for the latest news, analysis, stats, schedules and more.
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Alex Ovechkin Is on Track to Break Wayne Gretzky's NHL Career Goals Record
Alex Ovechkin Is on Track to Break Wayne Gretzky's NHL Career Goals Record ... What are Ovechkin’s stats? Ovechkin already owns the NHL records for power-play goals with 316 and shots on goal ...
Connor McDavid 2nd to Wayne Gretzky on Oilers' points list
Connor McDavid had two goals and an assist in the Oilers' 5-3 win against the Wild on Wednesday night, passing Jari Kurri for ...
Which player has the most career points in NHL history?
Wayne Gretzky owns a laundry list of NHL records, including the mark for the most career points. A player earns a point by either scoring a goal or getting an assist, which is credited to up to two ...
Takeaways: Ovechkin's Historic Run Continues As He & Thompson Lead Capitals Past Senators
It wasn't the most exciting showdown between the Washington Capitals and Ottawa Senators, but instead, a goalie duel between ...