1944 — Maurice Richard, playing in his second Stanley Cup Playoff game, scores five goals in a 5-1 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game ... 1994 — Wayne Gretzky scores his 802nd goal ...

Wayne Gretzky will soon have company in at least one category. "The Great One" holds several of the most meaningful records in NHL history, including the record for most career goals with 894.

After breaking the 800-goal barrier during the 2022-23 season, Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin now has his sights set on breaking Wayne ... 28 against the Maple Leafs.

Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin have been historic rivals, but that doesn't mean there isn't respect between the two.

1994 — Wayne Gretzky scores his 802nd goal, passing Gordie Howe as the top goal scorer in NHL history. The Los Angeles Kings center scores in the second period for his 62nd NHL record.