Alex Ovechkin, Wayne Gretzky and Capitals

How many goals away is Alex Ovechkin from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s career goals record?
Entering the 2024-25 season, Ovechkin needed 42 goals to break Gretzky’s record of 894 career tallies. After scoring goal No. 873 on January 11, Ovechkin now needs just 22 goals to pass Gretzky for the NHL’s record.
Capitals changing Alex Ovechkin's linemate amid Wayne Gretzky chase
The Washington Capitals are fiddling with the lineup to try and help Alex Ovechkin break an all-time great scoring record.
Alex Ovechkin goals tracker: Capitals star 22 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.
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 873 goals and needs 22 to set a new record.
Alex Ovechkin scores goal No. 873, draws closer to record
Ovechkin, 39, entered the season 42 short of breaking Gretzky's career record of 894 goals. The Russian, in his 20th NHL season, was on pace to get to 895 in February before breaking his left leg in a shin-on-shin collision in November. He missed 16 games but resumed his pursuit after the Christmas break.
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin scores goal No. 873 in chase for Wayne Gretzky's goals record
Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin scored in the 3rd period against the Nashville Predators to bring him within 21 goals of Wayne Gretzky.
Alex Ovechkin career goal tracker: How close is the Capitals captain to breaking Wayne Gretzky's record
There is only one name left for Alex Ovechkin to catch atop the NHL all-time goal leaderboard, and it's the greatest one of them all. One of the most exciting races in the NHL for this season is ...
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NHL Notebook: Alexander Ovechkin became the second player with 20 consecutive 20-goal seasons
A long-standing record is close to being broken. On Saturday evening, Alexander Ovechkin potted an empty net goal for his ...
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NHL Buzz: Ovechkin, Dubois on same line for Capitals
The left wing practiced Monday on a line with Dubois at center and Aliaksei Protas at right wing. Ovechkin, who has 20 goals ...
Ducks brace for next road foe: Capitals and Alex Ovechkin
After an overtime win over Carolina, Ducks will try to slow one of NHL’s top teams and Ovechkin’s pursuit of Gretzky’s record ...
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Alex Ovechkin scores on Marc-Andre Fleury for a 28th time to move 24 away from the NHL goals record
Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates his ...
Meet the only NHL teammate of both Ovechkin and Gretzky
With Ovi set to break Gretzky's career goals record, many comparisons have been drawn between them. But only one man can say ...