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Alex Ovechkin goals tracker: Capitals star 21 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.
Alex Ovechkin Sets Record, Approaching Wayne Gretzky’s 894-Goal Mark
With his overtime goal on Thursday, Alex Ovechkin has now scored against 179 different goalies in his NHL career — more than any other player.
Alex Ovechkin breaks new record as chase continues to become NHL’s all-time leading scorer
NHL star Alex Ovechkin picked up another record on Thursday night as he moved closer to replacing Wayne Gretzky as the league’s all-time leading scorer.
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.
When Could Ovechkin Pass Gretzky? Capitals Captain Leads NHL In Goals Per Game & Coming Off Yet Another Record: 'It's Pretty Cool'
Ovechkin has 21 goals in 29 games, including six in 11 games since returning from a broken leg that held him out for 40 days. He's scoring at a pace of .72 goals per game and 2.49 goals per 60 minutes, the most in the league of any skater.
Alex Ovechkin is on track to break Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goals record
Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals is closing in on the NHL career goals record of 894 held by Wayne Gretzky.
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.
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Ovechkin career goal record chase: Tracker, highlights, more
Alex Ovechkin nets his 872nd career goal and is 23 goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's record. Although the Capitals lost in a shootout to the Wild, Ovechkin added to his career total ...
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Ovechkin reaches 20 goals for 20th straight season
Alex Ovechkin became the second player in NHL history to score at least 20 goals in 20 straight seasons when he scored his ...
NHL Power Rankings: The top 10 gets a total shake-up
They’re now 3-4-3 since the Christmas break, partially due to a major uptick in quality chances allowed at five-on-five; they were at 2.18 per 60 heading into the holiday, fourth-best in the NHL. In ...
Capitals Alex Ovechkin Reaches Rare Scoring Achievement
Ovechkin started this streak during his 2005-06 rookie campaign and has never gone a single season without scoring at least ...
Ovechkin record pursuit, Capitals surge create betting frenzy
Alex Ovechkin's chase for the NHL all-time goals record has made him, and the Washington Capitals, the NHL's hottest bet.