Alex Ovechkin, Wayne Gretzky and Capitals

Alex Ovechkin goal tracker: Capitals star pursuing Wayne Gretzky's record
And if things go well this season and next, Ovechkin can reach a milestone once thought unreachable.From NFL plays to college sports scores, all the top sports news you need to know every day.
Alex Ovechkin shares text messages he’s gotten from Wayne Gretzky as he chases goal record
Gretzky has held the record since since March 23, 1994, when he leaped over his idol Gordie Howe (801). Ovechkin is hoping to get more texts from the Great One, maybe some advice as he gets closer to breaking the record. “I hope when it’s going to be close, he’ll give me some advice,” Ovechkin said. “But not yet.”
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.
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.
Alex Ovechkin all-time goals record tracker: Capitals star 39 away from tying Wayne Gretzky
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is closing in on being one of the most accomplished players in NHL history. As the 2024-25 season gets underway, Ovechkin is on the verge of becoming the NHL's all-time goals leader.
What's More Realistic For Alex Ovechkin This Season: NHL Goals Record Or The Stanley Cup?
Alex Ovechkin's Washington Capitals even coming close to the Stanley Cup this year seemed unlikely, but the team's winning games despite his shortage of goals.
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Alex Ovechkin’s wife exposes what it’s really like to date the Great 8
The Washington Capitals have made significant changes to their lineup early into the 2024-25 season, moving Alex Ovechkin to ...
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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 ...
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NHL legend Alex Ovechkin hits 700 assists in Washington Capitals’ win over Vegas Golden Knights
Washington Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin reached 700 career assists ... ll get the same number,” he said afterwards according to NHL.com. “Yeah, it’s pretty big number.
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Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin becomes the 60th NHL player to record 700 career assists
Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images Geoff Burke/Geoff Burke-Imagn Images WASHINGTON — Alex Ovechkin is the 60th player in NHL history to record 700 career assists, reaching the milestone ...
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Alex Ovechkin is shifting to right wing for the Capitals' second game of the season
ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — More than a decade ago, Alex Ovechkin won the Hart Trophy as NHL MVP during his first season playing right wing instead of his usual left. The next year, playing in the ...
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin hits 700 assists in win over Knights
Alex Ovechkin reached the 700-assist mark for his career with two during Washington's three-goal second period, and the Capitals went on to win 4-2 against the visiting Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday ...
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Alex Ovechkin Contract
Alex Ovechkin was drafted by the Washington Capitals in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft and since then, he has signed three contracts in his NHL career. His first contract was a three-year ...