Ovechkin, Capitals and Wayne Gretzky

Alex Ovechkin goal tracker: How far is Capitals star behind Wayne Gretzky's record?
And if things continue to go well this season, Ovechkin can reach a milestone once thought unreachable.From NFL plays to college sports scores, all the top sports news you need to know every day.
Can Ovechkin Beat Gretzky’s All-Time Goal Record This Season?
Alex Ovechkin is on a remarkable scoring streak that has him inching closer to Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goal record. In Wednesday’s 3-2 win over the Nashville Predators, Ovechkin scored the game-winning goal and added an assist.
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin reaches new NHL milestone amid Wayne Gretzky chase
Capitals forward and future Hall of Famer Alex Ovechkin is getting closer and closer to Wayne Gretzky's all-time record!
Alex Ovechkin Could Break Gretzky’s All-Time Goals Record In 2024-25
With seven goals in his first 11 games, Alex Ovechkin is comfortably on track to reach 895 career goals this season as captain of the revitalized Washington Capitals.
Alex Ovechkin scores his 858th goal and is on pace to break Wayne Gretzky’s record this season
Alex Ovechkin is now on track to break Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goals record this season. Ovechkin scored his 858th goal in the Washington Capitals' ninth game to move into a 45-goal pace.
Alex Ovechkin goals tracker: Capitals star 34 away from tying Wayne Gretzky for all-time record in NHL
With the 2024-25 season now in progress, Ovechkin is on the verge of becoming the NHL's all-time goals leader. Ovechkin can pass Wayne Gretzky's mark (894) during the 2024-25 regular season. The Capitals standout currently has 860 career goals,
Ovechkin closing in on Gretzky’s record with current goal streak for Capitals
Alex Ovechkin is on another hot streak and setting an early pace toward potentially making history before the season ends. Ovechkin has five goals during a four-game goal streak he'll carry into the Washington Capitals' game against the Nashville Predators at Capital One Arena on Wednesday (7 p.
Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin pulls off rare NHL feat last seen in 1980-81
The Washington Capitals have raced out to a hot start in the 2024-24 campaign, as they have racked up wins in eight of their first 10 games to put them atop the Metropolitan Division for the time being.
Ovechkin named NHL’s First Star of the Week for scoring 5 goals in 4 games
Alex Ovechkin is off to a hot start. The Washington Capitals’ 39-year-old captain was named the NHL’s First Star of the Week on Monday after scoring an NHL-best five goals in four games.
Around the NHL: Alexander Ovechkin scored his 860th goal on Sunday
As is the case with many league stats, Wayne Gretzky has the most goals in a career in the history of the league with 894. However, it’s almost a guarantee that Alexander Ovechkin will surpass him before the end of his career,
Wayne Gretzky reveals he nearly coached Patrick Kane because of wild mistake
Imagine Wayne Gretzky coaching a rookie Patrick Kane after the 2007 draft? It almost happened, according to the former Coyotes coach.
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Wayne Gretzky narrates the untold story of Patrick Kane almost being drafted into now-defunct NHL franchise
NHL legend Wayne Gretzky served as the Phoenix Coyotes coach of the then-active team from 2005 to 2009. Unbeknownst to many, the Great One had almost coached superstar Patrick Kane while he ...
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Recap of NHL for 6 Movember
Alex Ovechkin joined rare company by extending his goal streak to five games and inched closer to Wayne Gretzky and Jaromir Jagr on the NHL’s all-time goals and game winners list, respectively. * NHL ...
Who Is Wayne Gretzky’s Wife? All About Janet Jones
Wayne Gretzky has been married to his wife, Janet Jones, since 1988. Here’s everything to know about Wayne Gretzky’s wife.
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Wayne Gretzky and family attend Donald Trump's election night private party with Elon Musk, others celebs in attendance
With the U.S. presidential elections underway, NHL legend Wayne Gretzky and his family were seen attending a prominent Republican Party gathering hosted by Donald Trump.
Oilers' Legend Wayne Gretzky Attends Donald Trump Election Event
November 5th was election day, and both CNN and The New York Times have projected Donald Trump to become the next president ...
What was the worst team in NHL history to have the most Hall of Famers?
Looking back at some really bad NHL teams that had at least five Hockey Hall of Famers on their rosters. Which one was the ...
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Wayne Gretzky reveals he was "genuinely nervous" returning to play against Oilers after shocking trade to Kings in 1988
Hockey legend Wayne Gretzky opened up about how nervous he was to face his former team, the Edmonton Oilers, after being traded to the Los Angeles Kings in 1988.