Alex Ovechkin, Wayne Gretzky and Washington Capitals

Alex Ovechkin goals tracker: Capitals star 22 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.
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.
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.
Alex Ovechkin scores 20 goals in a season for 20th time as Capitals beat Predators
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Alex Ovechkin had a goal and an assist, Ethen Frank got his first NHL goal and the Washington Capitals beat the Nashville Predators 4-1 on Saturday night. Tom Wilson and Andrew Mangiapane also scored for the Capitals. Logan Thompson stopped 32 shots as the Capitals won for the second time in three games.
Alex Ovechkin goals tracker: The Great Eight 22 away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s all-time record of 894
A once seemingly unbreakable NHL record could fall as early as the 2024-25 season thanks to the goal-scoring prowess of Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin. The Great Eight is within striking distance of Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL goals record of 894,
Alex Ovechkin career goal tracker: How close is the Capitals captain to breaking Wayne Gretzky's record
For the first time in his career, there is no one between Ovechkin and Gretzky on the all-time list. He passed Gordie Howe for second place in 2022-23, breaking Gretzky's record f
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.
Carbery Assesses Ovechkin's Recent Play; Capitals Not Concerned As Captain Continues To Get Back Into Rhythm
When it comes to Alex Ovechin's play of late for the Washington Capitals, coach Spencer Carbery is cutting the captain some ...
Ovechkin scores 873rd career goal, Frank gets 1st as Capitals beat Predators 4-1
Alex Ovechkin had a goal and an assist, Ethen Frank got his first NHL goal and the Washington Capitals beat the Nashville ...
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 ...
How Ethen Frank, A Kid From Nebraska Who Didn't Want Anything To Do With Ice Hockey, Ended Up On A Whirlwind Path To The Capitals
Just having fun at the skills competition, Frank took center stage in the Fastest Skater event and stunned with a record-setting 12.915-second lap. It stands as the fastest lap in pro hockey history; ...
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Ovechkin hangs with famous corgis Maxine, Hammy before Capitals Canines Night
Alex Ovechkin had some precious corgo on board. The Washington Capitals forward met Maxine and Hammy, who are famous corgis on the Internet, before the team hosted their Canines Night at Capital One ...
Nashville Predators lose 4-1 to Washington Capitals, Alex Ovechkin scores No. 873
Logan Thompson made 32 saves for the Washington Capitals and the Nashville Predators lost 4-1 on home ice on Saturday.
Takeaways: Dog Days Are Over As Duhaime & Thompson Help Capitals Get Back To Identity In Win Over Ducks
Brandon Duhaime had a goal and assist and Logan Thompson stood tall for the shutout to help the Capitals to a huge 3-0 win on ...
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Ovechkin scores No. 873, Capitals top Predators to push point streak to 7
NASHVILLE -- Alex Ovechkin scored his 873rd NHL goal and had an assist, and the Washington Capitals extended their point ...