Alexander Ovechkin, Washington Capitals

Capitals Reveal Alexander Ovechkin Will Miss Multiple Weeks With Signifcant Injury
The chase to catch Wayne Gretzky's total goals will have to wait.The Washington Capitals have revealed that captain and star Alexander Ovechkin will miss multiple weeks due to a fractured fibula. Ovechkin injured his leg when he collided with 24-year-old forward Jack McBain from the Utah Hockey Club when the teams faced off on Monday.
How Alex Ovechkin's injury impacts goal chase, playoff hopes
The race to 894 goals is currently on hold as the superstar scorer will miss the next four to six weeks. Here's everything you need to know.
Wayne Gretzky leaves no doubt on Alexander Ovechkin's NHL goal record chase after Capitals star's injury
Wayne Gretzky stands atop the NHL's all-time goals scored list, but Alexander Ovechkin is not far behind. The Washington Capitals star's journey to immortality took a hit on Monday when the player suffered an injury, but he's still likely to eventually break Gretzky's record.
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.
Ovechkin on track to break Gretzky’s NHL career goals record
Gretzky has held the record since scoring his 802nd goal on March 23, 1994, to pass Howe. He added 92 more before retiring in 1999 after a total of 1,487 games over 20 seasons. Ovechkin has played in 1,444 total games so far.
NHL News: Avalanche star Nathan MacKinnon shares honest thoughts on Alex Ovechkin's injury
Colorado Avalanche star Nathan MacKinnon expresses his thoughts on the absence of Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin, highlighting its impact on the NHL.
Alex Ovechkin Pacing the NHL in Goals Following Hat Trick vs. Golden Knights
Alex Ovechkin vaulted to the top of the NHL leaderboard with three goals in Washington's 5-2 win vs. Golden Knights.
Ovechkin scores twice before leaving with apparent injury, leads Capitals past Utah 6-2
Alex Ovechkin scored two goals, tying an NHL record, before leaving with an apparent leg injury to propel the Washington Capitals to a 6-2 victory over the Utah Hockey Club on Monday night.
Alex Ovechkin's quest to break Wayne Gretzky's coveted NHL record on hold after brutal injury
Alex Ovechkin was on pace to become the NHL's all-time leading goal scorer this season, but a broken fibula has put his quest for history on hold.
Alex Ovechkin is expected to miss 4 to 6 weeks with a broken left leg
The 39-year-old broke the leg in a shin-on-shin collision with Utah’s Jack McBain, and some of his closest teammates knew it was not good news even before Ovechkin was listed as week to week and placed on injured reserve.
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin Out 4-6 Weeks with Fractured Leg Injury amid Gretzky Chase
Alex Ovechkin's quest to surpass Wayne Gretzky's all-time goals record will be put on hold for at least another month. The Washington Capitals
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Watch: Alex Ovechkin scores on 177th different goalie, tied for second-most all-time
Ovechkin is now second on the NHL all-time list with the retired Patrick Marleau, leaving only the great Jaromir Jagr (178) ...