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Alex Ovechkin hits milestone vs. Flyers amid Wayne Gretzky record chase
Alex Ovechkin scored his 50th career goal against the Philadelphia Flyers in a 6-3 win on Wednesday night — and the Washington Capitals superstar joined an exclusive club in the process. “Alex Ovechkin scores his 855th career goal to make it 6-3.
To top Gretzky’s record, Alex Ovechkin needs to overcome one thing he can’t control: His age
The second half of last season builds some confidence for Ovechkin’s chances of breaking the record this year, and his two previous years add even more oomph behind that. But his start to last year casts some doubt on whether he can break Gretzky’s record this season.
How far is Alex Ovechkin from Wayne Gretzky’s goals record at the start of the 2024-25 NHL season?
Going into the 2024-25 NHL season, Ovechkin has 853 career goals, which puts him in second behind the Great One. Washington’s captain needs 41 goals to tie Gretzky and 42 to break the record and stand alone.
Watch: Alex Ovechkin scores goal No. 855, climbing closer to Wayne Gretzky's all-time mark
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin has taken another step toward NHL immortality. On Wednesday, Ovechkin notched career goal No. 855, helping seal a Capitals' 6-3 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers.
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin makes surprising revelation about pursuit of Wayne Gretzky's NHL record
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin had a shocking admission about Wayne Gretzky amid pursuit of his NHL scoring record.
Gretzky believes 'it's just a matter of time' when Ovechkin breaks NHL goal record
Gretzky, who retired in 1999 after 20 NHL seasons, has long contended that Ovechkin has a good chance to break his goal record. It's become more real, Ovechkin has narrowed the gap between them in recent seasons and the 39-year-old left wing began this season within striking distance, needing 42 goals.
"He's on my side": Alex Ovechkin opens up about Wayne Gretzky's inspiring messages in pursuit of impressive scoring record
Russian superstar Alex Ovechkin has emerged as one of the greatest goal scorers of the modern era since being taken with the first overall selection by the Washington Capitals in the 2004 NHL Draft.
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.
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.
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Alex Ovechkin goal tracker: Capitals star chasing Wayne Gretzky's record
Ovechkin, 39, entered this season needing 42 goals to break Hall of Famer Wayne Gretzky's NHL record of 894 career ...
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Today in Sports - Edmonton’s Wayne Gretzky scores his first career NHL goal
1979 — Edmonton’s Wayne Gretzky scores his first NHL goal in a 4-4 tie with ... to end what’s become a 13-year playoff ...
How a St. Louis restaurant became Wayne Gretzky’s go-to pizza pick
When hockey legend Wayne Gretzky flies out of St. Louis with an appetite for pepperoni pizza, there’s only one place he calls ...
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How many Stanley Cups did Gretzky win?
Wayne Gretzky is a big name in the world of ice hockey and due to his incredible records, he is called "The Great One". Gretzky had a solid career in the NHL and has won many prestigious ...