Capitals, Ovechkin and Wayne Gretzky

Ovechkin inching closer to Gretzky’s record after latest goal streak for Capitals
Although Ovechkin scored two goals in the Capitals' first seven games, it was clear to Carbery this was not going to be repeat of last season, when Ovechkin didn’t score his seventh goal until his 34th game and had only 21 points during that span.
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, so he would need to rack up just 34 more goals this season in order to top Gretzky's league record.
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.
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin pulls off rare NHL feat last seen in 1980-81
And once again, Alex Ovechkin has played a huge role in helping the Caps get out of the gates fast, and he accomplished something that hasn't been seen in the NHL in over 40 years. Ovechkin has already racked up six goals and seven assists in 10 games,
Alex Ovechkin scores twice as the Capitals beat the Rangers 5-3
Alex Ovechkin scored twice as the Washington Capitals beat the New York Rangers 5-3. Ovechkin's 855th and 856th goals put him 38 back of breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL career record.
Ovechkin tallies 860th goal, 34 away from tying Gretzky
Alex Ovechkin scores on the power play, which is his 860th career goal, making him 34 shy of tying Wayne Gretzky for the most goals of all time.
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.
Alex Ovechkin scores his 858th goal and is on pace to break Wayne Gretzky's record this...
Nine games into the Washington Capitals' season, Alex Ovechkin is scoring at a rate that would put him past Wayne Gretzky as soon as this spring.
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,
Watch: Alex Ovechkin scores goal No. 860, now 35 from passing Wayne Gretzky
Alex Ovechkin is officially on a heater. The Capitals star forward scored a goal in his fourth straight game on Sunday against the Hurricanes.
Alex Ovechkin is scoring and helping teammates and the Washington Capitals are off to a hot start
Alex Ovechkin is off to a hot start, and so are the Washington Capitals. Ovechkin is scoring at a pace that could get him ...
Alex Ovechkin nears another epic NHL record with 176th victim vs. Canadiens
Washington Capitals star left winger Alex Ovechkin comes closer to another NHL record with 176th goal scored on a different ...
Alex Ovechkin tallies twice, powers Capitals past Rangers
Alex Ovechkin scored twice for the Washington Capitals in a 5-3 win against the visiting New York Rangers on Tuesday.
McMichael, Ovechkin power surging Capitals past Blue Jackets 7-2
Connor McMichael struck twice, Alex Ovechkin scored his 859th career goal and two assists and the Washington Capitals ...
Takeaways: Ovechkin, Capitals Thrill For Big Halloween Win Over Canadiens
WASHINGTON — For a Halloween matchup, there weren't too many thrills to start Thursday's matchup between the Washington ...
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Jack Todd: Is Crosby or Ovechkin the greater player?
So who is the greater player, Crosby or Ovechkin? (For the sake of the hockey discussion, let’s put aside Ovechkin’s blind ...
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Ovechkin scores his 858th goal and has 2 assists as the Capitals beat the Canadiens 6-3
Alex Ovechkin scored his 858th career goal and had two assists, and the Washington Capitals beat the Montreal Canadiens 6-3 ...