Alex Ovechkin, Wayne Gretzky and NHL

Alex Ovechkin goals tracker: Capitals star 20 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.
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. 875 on January 23, Ovechkin now needs just 20 goals to pass Gretzky for the NHL’s record.
Ovechkin moves within 20 goals of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record, Capitals beat Kraken 3-0
Alex Ovechkin moved within 20 goals of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record with an empty-netter, helping the Washington Capitals beat the Seattle Kraken 3-0 on Thursday night for their sixth straight victory.
Ovechkin within 20 goals of Gretzky’s NHL record after scoring in Capitals’ win over Kraken
Alex Ovechkin moved within 20 goals of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record with an empty-netter, helping the Washington Capitals beat the Seattle Kraken 3-0 on Thursday night for their sixth straight
Alex Ovechkin scores as Caps shut out Kraken
Alex Ovechkin scored his 875th career goal, an empty-netter with 3:28 remaining, as the streaking Washington Capitals defeated the host Seattle Kraken 3-0 on Thursday.
Alex Ovechkin scores 875th NHL goal
Alex Ovechkin scores in the third period and is now 20 goals away from passing Wayne Gretzky on the NHL's all-time list.
Alex Ovechkin with a Goal vs. Seattle Kraken
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Canucks Fans Prepare To Watch Alex Ovechkin’s Potential Last Game At Rogers Arena
The Sixers hit 21 3-pointers against the Cavs, led by Paul George's six and Eric Gordon shooting 4-for-4. The next marker to ...
Capitals muzzle the Kraken, and Alex Ovechkin inches closer to history
With a 3-0 victory over the Seattle Kraken on Thursday, the Washington Capitals extended their winning streak to six games.
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Ovechkin scores 875th career goal, Capitals shut out Kraken
SEATTLE -- Alex Ovechkin scored his 875th career goal and 22nd of the season, and the Washington Capitals pushed their win ...
Kraken fans get chance to watch Alex Ovechkin as he closes in on hallowed record
With the Capitals in town Thursday night, Kraken fans get an up-close view of Alex Ovechkin as he closes in on Wayne ...
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin: Fills empty cage
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Ovechkin tours Oilers Hall of Fame, focused on catching Gretzky
Ovechkin was also taken up to Gretzky's restaurant, Studio 99 inside Rogers Place, where he posed with one of the many ...
President Trump Shouts Out Capitals' Alex Ovechkin During Inauguration Ceremonies
The 47th President of the United States gave a nod to the Capitals and Alex Ovechkin during a pre-inauguration rally.
The best Alexander Ovechkin cards to collect as he approaches the NHL scoring record
Alex Ovechkin is knocking on the door of hockey history and the title of the greatest scorer the sport has ever seen. The ...
Takeaways: 20 The Magic Number For Protas & Ovechkin, Frank & Lindgren Shine To Power Capitals Past Kraken
Aliaksei Protas, Ethen Frank and Alex Ovechkin scored as 20 proved to be the magic number, and Charlie Lindgren posted his ...