Alex Ovechkin, Wayne Gretzky and Capitals

How many goals away is Alex Ovechkin from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s career goals record?
Entering the 2024-25 season, Ovechkin needed 42 goals to break Gretzky’s record of 894 career tallies. After scoring goal No. 873 on January 11, Ovechkin now needs just 22 goals to pass Gretzky for the NHL’s record.
Alex Ovechkin goals tracker: Capitals star 22 away from passing Wayne Gretzky for all-time NHL record
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is already one of the most heralded players in NHL history. The legendary forward already has a ton of records on the NHL history books, but there's one more still to go that could put him in the pantheon of all-time greats.
Capitals changing Alex Ovechkin's linemate amid Wayne Gretzky chase
The Washington Capitals are fiddling with the lineup to try and help Alex Ovechkin break an all-time great scoring record.
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin scores goal No. 873 in chase for Wayne Gretzky's goals record
Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin scored in the 3rd period against the Nashville Predators to bring him within 21 goals of Wayne Gretzky.
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 ...
Alex Ovechkin scores goal No. 873, draws closer to record
Alex Ovechkin scored the 873rd goal of his career on Saturday to bring him 21 goals shy of tying Wayne Gretzky's record.
Alex Ovechkin scores 20 goals in a season for 20th time as Capitals beat Predators
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Alex Ovechkin had a goal and an assist, Ethen Frank got his first NHL goal and the Washington Capitals beat the Nashville Predators 4-1 on Saturday night. Tom Wilson and Andrew Mangiapane also scored for the Capitals. Logan Thompson stopped 32 shots as the Capitals won for the second time in three games.
NHL makes stunning Alex Ovechkin update amid Capitals star's Wayne Gretzky pursuit
Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin has now moved within 23 goals of catching Wayne Gretzky for most goals in NHL history.
Ducks brace for next road foe: Capitals and Alex Ovechkin
After an overtime win over Carolina, Ducks will try to slow one of NHL’s top teams and Ovechkin’s pursuit of Gretzky’s record ...
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Alex Ovechkin scores on Marc-Andre Fleury for a 28th time to move 24 away from the NHL goals record
Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates his ...
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Ovechkin hangs with famous corgis Maxine, Hammy before Capitals Canines Night
Alex Ovechkin had some precious corgo on board. The Washington Capitals forward met Maxine and Hammy, who are famous corgis on the Internet, before the team hosted their Canines Night at Capital One ...
Jose Theodore Shares Memories Of Young Alex Ovechkin, Slams Critics & Talks Goals Record 'I've Never Seen A Guy Who Wants To Win As Bad As Him'
Jose Theodore remembers hosting a young Alex Ovechkin and his Washington Capitals teammates for a Super Bowl Sunday party after the team's insane 5-4 comeback win over the Pittsburgh Penguins.
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Alex Ovechkin scores his 872nd career goal as the Capitals beat the struggling Rangers 7-4
Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Washington Capitals center Dylan Strome (17) celebrates with left ...
Nashville Predators lose 4-1 to Washington Capitals, Alex Ovechkin scores No. 873
The Nashville Predators take on the Washington Capitals at Bridgestone Arena on Saturday. Follow for live updates.
That's DC Hockey Ep. 4: Jose Theodore Joins To Talk Young Alex Ovechkin, Capitals Memories, Team Parties, Bruce Boudreau & Flying Planes
That's D.C. Hockey had a special guest on Monday, as former Washington Capitals goaltender Jose Theodore joined to discuss ...