Alex Ovechkin, Washington Capitals and Wayne Gretzky

Wayne Gretzky Supports Capitals' Alex Ovechkin in Goal Race
Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin is closing in on one of Wayne Gretzky's records and The Great One is supportive of the chase.
Alex Ovechkin goal tracker: Capitals star chasing Wayne Gretzky's record
And if things go well, 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. Ovechkin, 39, entered this season needing 42 goals to break Hall of Famer Wayne Gretzky's NHL record of 894 career goals,
Alex Ovechkin is shifting to right wing for the Capitals’ second game of the season
Alex Ovechkin is set to play right wing in the Washington Capitals' second game of the season Tuesday against Vegas.
Alex Ovechkin all-time goals record tracker: Capitals star 40 away from tying Wayne Gretzky
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is closing in on being one of the most accomplished players in NHL history.
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin hits NHL milestone amid Wayne Gretzky record chase
Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin has 700 assists in his career, another milestone on his way to Wayne Gretzky's goal record
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin Changes Position After 10-Year Hiatus
The Washington Capitals are shaking things up early this season, with Alex Ovechkin in the middle of the little revolution orchestrated by head coach Spencer Carbery. In an attempt to get the Caps' offense back on track, Carbery will go for a bold move that has not happened in the nation's capital since the 2013-14 season.
Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin is starting to look like his old self
Alex Ovechkin finally broke a goalless streak that lasted seven months. Well, sort of. The last time the Washington Capitals forward scored a goal in the regular season was last March. If you combine the last five games of the 2022-23 campaign and the first four of 2023-24,
NHL news: Wayne Gretzky, Alex Ovechkin vocal on historic record chase
Washington Capitals star forward Alex Ovechkin is only 41 goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s record — and The Great One wants him to do it. Not only has Gretzky been keeping a close eye on the Russian’s progress over the last couple of years,
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin Reaches Nearly Unseen Historic Milestone
In yet another remarkable milestone for his storied career, Alex Ovechkin became the sixth player in NHL history to record both 700 goals and 700 assists during the Washington Capitals' 4–2 win over the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday.
Can Alex Ovechkin Surpass Wayne Gretzky's All-Time NHL Goal Record?
As of today, Alex Ovechkin is 40 goals away from surpassing Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL goal record. With Ovechkin's goal total set at 29.5 for the 2024-2025 season, can the Great 8 close the gap this year?
Gretzky believes 'it's just a matter of time' when Ovechkin breaks NHL goal record
Ovechkin is 41 goals away from surpassing Gretzky with 854 heading into the Washington Capitals' visit to the Philadelphia Flyers at Wells Fargo Arena on Tuesday (6 p.m. ET; ESPN+, ESPN, SNW, SN1). He has always appreciated that Gretzky said he is rooting for him to break the record.
NHL legend Alex Ovechkin hits 700 assists in Washington Capitals’ win over Vegas Golden Knights
Washington Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin reached 700 career assists on Tuesday, recording two in a 4-2 win over the Vegas ...
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Flyers fans get a special treat as Alex Ovechkin & Washington Capitals practice at Flyers Training Center
Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals held a training session at Flyers Training Center ahead of their upcoming two game ...
Capitals Postgame: Alex Ovechkin Calls Tom Wilson 'The Hottest Player In The League' & Praises Offense; Wilson On What's Working
Ovechkin took the time postgame to call out Wilson for his play so far, which included two goals and the overtime winner en ...
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Capitals' Alex Ovechkin becomes 60th NHL player to record 700 career assists
WASHINGTON — Alex Ovechkin is the 60th player in NHL history to record 700 career assists, reaching the milestone with ...