Ovechkin, Capitals and Wayne Gretzky

Alex Ovechkin scores goal, moves within 8 of breaking record
During the Washington Capitals' 5-1 win over the San Jose Sharks, Alex Ovechkin scored his 887th career goal Saturday to move within eight of breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL record. Ovechkin deflected a shot from Martin Fehervary past Georgi Romanov with 9:06 remaining in the third period to snap a bit of a slump.
Alex Ovechkin goals tracker: Capitals star eight away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL record
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is one of the most heralded players in NHL history. The legendary forward has already etched his name in history, but he's still chasing Wayne Gretzky's all-time goals record.
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin scores goal No. 887, now seven behind Wayne Gretzky's goals record
Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin scored in the 3rd period against the San Jose Sharks to bring him within 7 goals of Wayne Gretzky.
Alex Ovechkin scores 887th goal to move within 8 of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s record
Alex Ovechkin scored his 887th career goal Saturday to move within eight of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record.
Ex-Sharks goalie explains how Alex Ovechkin’s legend started 30 years ago
NHL: Alexander Ovechkin is eight goals shy of tying Wayne Gretzky’s all-time record as the Washington Capitals face the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center
Alex Ovechkin odds: When will he break Wayne Gretzky's scoring record?
Ovi is just nine goals away from breaking Gretzky's scoring record. Will he do it this season? And if so, against which team will he do it? See the odds.
Alex Ovechkin 8 goals from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s record after scoring vs. Sharks
The Washington Capitals superstar continued to close in on Wayne Gretzky’s longstanding record of 894 career NHL goals.
Can Alex Ovechkin pass Wayne Gretzky? How to watch remaining regular season games
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin enters the stretch drive needing nine goals in the team's final 16 regular season games to break Wayne Gretzky's record of 894 career goals. That's a pace of ...
Alex Ovechkin goals tracker: 'The Great Eight' is 8 away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s all-time record of 894
The 39-year-old Ovechkin is within striking distance of Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL goals record of 894. "The Great One" scored his final goal on March 29, 1999. "The Great Eight" could very well surpass that mark 26 years later.
How many goals does Alex Ovechkin have? Capitals great now 9 away from Wayne Gretzky’s record
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.
How many goals does Alex Ovechkin need to beat Wayne Gretzky record? Tracking his stats
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is on pace to pass Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goal record before season's end. Ovechkin, 39, entered this season needing 42 goals to break Gretzky's ...
ALex Ovechkin scores his 887th goal to move within 8 of breaking Wayne Gretzky's record
Alex Ovechkin scored his 887th career goal Saturday to move within eight of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record. Ovechkin ...
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin Imparts Wisdom On Sharks Rookie Phenom
Washington Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin is on the verge of NHL history. He's closing in on Wayne Gretzky's all-time goal ...
Alex Ovechkin earns fans' respect after selfless act near end of Ducks game
Alex Ovechkin showed his selfless play on Tuesday night as the Washington Capitals beat the Anaheim Ducks 7-4.
Aliaksei Protas has a trick up his sleeve, thanks to Alex Ovechkin
Alex Ovechkin passes up an opportunity to inch closer to Wayne Gretzky’s record by setting up his teammate in the final ...
National Hockey League6d
Ovechkin's pursuit of Gretzky set to head west
Ovechkin wasn’t ready to talk postgame about being ready for his close-up in the state where Gretzky’s impact is still felt.