Unreal timing of Alex Ovechkin's 878th Capitals goal sparks wild buzz
Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin certainly has a flair for the dramatic, and he's inched one goal closer to Wayne Gretzky's record!
Alex Ovechkin goals tracker: 'The Great Eight' is 16 away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s all-time record of 894
"The Great Eight" is within striking distance of Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL goals record of 894, which Gretzky — then with the New York Rangers — reached on March 29, 1999, against the New York Islanders. Ovechkin began this season with 853 career goals.
Alex Ovechkin Is Already the Great One—When There’s No Goalie
The Washington Capitals’ star is just 17 goals shy of Wayne Gretzky’s all-time record, thanks in large part to an avalanche of goals scored into an empty net.
How many goals does Alex Ovechkin have? Tracking his chase to catch Wayne Gretzky
We're tracking Ovechkin's pursuit of Gretzky's goal record and trying to determine the game in which he's most likely to break the record.
Alex Ovechkin goals tracker: Capitals star 17 away from passing Wayne Gretzky for all-time NHL record
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is 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 scores No. 878, now 17 goals away from record
Alex Ovechkin scored his 878th career goal into an empty net with 0.1 seconds left on the clock to move closer to Wayne Gretzky's NHL career record, and the Washington Capitals defeated the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers 6-3 on Tuesday.
Alex Ovechkin with a Goal vs. Philadelphia Flyers
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Alex Ovechkin Goal Tracker: Follow His Journey to NHL History
Stay updated on Alex Ovechkin's incredible goal-scoring journey with our live tracker, stats, and milestones as he chases NHL history and records here.
Alex Ovechkin has been role model for many his whole career, including Wyatt Johnston
Ovechkin has for two decades been a role model for kids watching hockey all around the world, from his homeland in Russia to ...
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.
Wednesday's hockey: Ovechkin a role model too; Levshunov 'baffled' by NHL speed
Capitals sniper Alex Ovechkin has been a role model his whole career and that goes beyond Washington and Russia.
The Alex Ovechkin & Empty-Net Goals Debate; Capitals Defend Captain, Explain Why ENGs Aren't Easy & His Importance At 5-on-6
ARLINGTON, Va. — As the final seconds ticked off the clock in the Washington Capitals' win over the Florida Panthers on ...
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Ovechkin vs. Gretzky: See how two of the great NHL careers compare
The countdown is on with Alex Ovechkin just 18 goals ... of charts below — based on NHL and Hockey Reference data — show the gulf that Gretzky and Ovechkin have created between themselves ...
Alex Ovechkin scores No. 875 as Kraken shut out by league-leading Capitals
Alex Ovechkin scored on an empty-netter to move one goal closer to Wayne Gretzky and the Capitals handed the Kraken a 3-0 loss on Thursday night.
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Canucks hold Ovechkin in check, beat Washington 2-1 to end Capitals' winning streak at 6
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Quinn Hughes scored twice and the Vancouver Canucks beat NHL-leading Washington 2-1 on Saturday night, keeping Capitals star Alex Ovechkin 20 goals shy of ...
Alex Ovechkin’s 2026 Olympic hopes dim as IIHF extends Russian ban
The ban, a response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, means it’s decreasingly likely the Capitals star will get to play in the ...