Capitals, Alexander Ovechkin

Ovechkin closing in on Gretzky’s record with current 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 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,
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. Ovechkin finished the week with nine total points and a +7 plus ...
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.
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin: Keeps climbing ladder
Ovechkin now stands 38 goals shy of Wayne Gretzky's all-time goal-scoring record. The 39-year-old Ovechkin has three consecutive multi-point performances. After a sluggish start, he is up to six goals and 13 points through 10 outings and is once again a hot commodity in any fantasy format.
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.
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,
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,
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Alex Ovechkin is scoring and helping teammates and Washington Capitals are off to hot start
Ovechkin has five goals in his past four games to get on pace to catch and pass Wayne Gretzky for the NHL career goals mark ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...