Ovechkin, NHL and Wayne Gretzky

Alex Ovechkin Could Break Wayne Gretzky’s Goal Record in Early 2025
Alexander Ovechkin has scored 10 goals in 14 games. The Washington Capitals captain could overtake Gretzky's scoring record this season.
Strome boosting Ovechkin’s pursuit of Gretzky’s NHL goals record with Capitals
Trying to retool on the fly by putting younger talent around Ovechkin and their older core, the Capitals signed Strome to a one-year, $3.5 million contract on July 14, 2022, followed by a five-year, $25 million contract ($5 million average annual value) on Feb. 3, 2023.
NHL: Alex Ovechkins Quest to Surpass Wayne Gretzkys Goal Record
Capitals’ star Alex Ovechkin closes in on Wayne Gretzky’s legendary NHL goal record as he continues his 20th season.
Alex Ovechkin goals tracker: Capitals star 31 away from tying Wayne Gretzky for all-time record in NHL
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is grow closer to becoming 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 with a Goal vs. St. Louis Blues
Alex Ovechkin (Washington Capitals) with a Goal vs. St. Louis Blues, 11/09/2024
The GR8 Chase: Alex Ovechkin's teammates, Wayne Gretzky discuss his quest for goals record
Ovechkin is just 34 goals from passing Gretzky, and what has now been dubbed "The GR8 Chase" is fueling the team.
Ovechkin can break Gretzky's NHL all-time goals record this season, Lindros says
Eric Lindros says there’s no question that Alex Ovechkin will break Wayne Gretzky’s NHL all-time goals record. To the Hockey Hall of Famer, the only question is when. “I think he might hit it this year,
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Alex Ovechkin career goal tracker: How close is the Capitals captain to breaking Wayne Gretzky's record
One of the most exciting races in the NHL for this season is Ovechkin's chase to break Wayne ... Gretzky on the all-time list. He passed Gordie Howe for second place last year, breaking ...
LOVERRO: That object in Gretzky’s rear-view mirror is closer — much closer — than it appears
When the Washington Capitals season opened, you still needed binoculars to view “The Great Chase” — the relentless pursuit by ...
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Gretzky believes 'it's just a matter of time' when Ovechkin breaks NHL goal record
Wayne Gretzky's support could prove ... I talked to Wayne, and I don't think those records can ever be beaten." As he continued to climb the NHL goal list, he started to believe more and ...
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Capitals' Alex Ovechkin: Roaring toward Gretzky's record
That leaves him 31 shy of Wayne Gretzky's NHL record, a total Ovechkin could hit as soon as March. Ovechkin's first goal in the second period was the game-winner, and his second came on the ...
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Alex Ovechkin Closing In on Wayne Gretzky’s Goal Record: “It’s Just a Matter of Time”
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is just 41 goals away from breaking the all-time NHL goal record set by Wayne Gretzky. With 854 goals, Ovechkin is on the edge of history, and he’s got ...
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How many NHL records does Ovechkin hold?
This score placed him second on the all-time goals list, surpassing legendary ... 50-goal campaigns with Gordie Howe and Wayne Gretzky. Q. What NHL record did Ovechkin break?
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'Just a matter of time,' Wayne Gretzky backs Alex Ovechkin on breaking NHL goal scoring record
Whether Alex Ovechkin breaks Wayne Gretzky‘s record or not is something many fans ... for first on the NHL’s all-time goals list. — CapitalsPR (@CapitalsPR) October 19, 2024 Apart from ...