NHL, Ovechkin and Gretzky

Meet the only NHL teammate of both Ovechkin and Gretzky
With Ovi set to break Gretzky's career goals record, many comparisons have been drawn between them. But only one man can say he was a teammate of both.
Ovechkin returns, great chase for Gretzky's NHL goals record resumes
Ovechkin’s goal, for the record, was his 60th empty netter, the most in NHL history. More importantly, it brought him to within 25 goals -- of any kind -- of matching Gretzky’s mark of 894, a chase the entire hockey world will be watching for the remainder of the season.
Alex Ovechkin's NHL awards and hockey accomplishments
Alex Ovechkin was named one of the 100 greatest NHL players of all time. Find out more about his career accomplishments and awards.
Alex Ovechkin is on track to break Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goals record
Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals is closing in on the NHL career goals record of 894 held by Wayne Gretzky. Ovechkin has 870 goals and needs 25 to set a new record.
How many goals does Alex Ovechkin need to pass Wayne Gretzky? Tracking all his stats
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is on a run as he chases Wayne Gretzky's all-time goal record. Where does he stand?
Ovechkin is feeling better every game as he moves closer to breaking Gretzky's NHL goals record
Coaching Alex Ovechkin for three seasons has normalized his hot pursuit of Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goals record for Peter Laviolette. “Not a crazy thing at all,” Laviolette said before his New York Rangers faced Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals on Saturday.
Ovechkin warming up to challenge of breaking Gretzky’s NHL goals record
Ovechkin scored what turned out to be the winner to help the Capitals beat the New York Rangers 7-4 on Saturday. It was his 133rd game-winning goal.
NHL makes stunning Alex Ovechkin update amid Capitals star's Wayne Gretzky pursuit
Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin has now moved within 23 goals of catching Wayne Gretzky for most goals in NHL history.
2024-25 NHL injury tracker: Capitals' Alex Ovechkin returns vs. Maple Leafs, Auston Matthews remains out
The 2024-25 NHL season continues to move along. With the season in full swing, a few star players are dealing with ...
Alex Ovechkin scores on Marc-Andre Fleury for a 28th time to move 24 away from the NHL goals record
Alex Ovechkin moved another step closer to breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goals record by scoring on Marc-Andre Fleury ...
NHL roundup: Alex Ovechkin adds 872nd goal in Capitals' 7-4 win
Dylan Strome had a goal and two assists, Alex Ovechkin added his 872nd career goal and the Washington Capitals earned a 7-4 ...
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Capitals have retooled roster on fly while Ovechkin closes in on Gretzky
WASHINGTON -- Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals appeared to be at a crossroads after being swept by the New York ...
Capitals' Ovechkin Scores Another Goal to Pull Within 23 of NHL All-Time Record
Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin scored in the third period of the Capitals' 7-4 win over the New York Rangers on ...
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‘I have a blast every day,’ Canadiens’ Jakub Dobes says about magical start to NHL career
Canadiens rookie goaltender Jakub Dobes said he’s living his dream since making his NHL debut last month. Now, the 23-year-old native of the Czech Republic only hopes the Washington Capitals in ...
Today in Sports - Wayne Gretzky becomes NHL’s all-time leading scorer in regular season & playoffs
Today in Sports, January 10 - Wayne Gretzky becomes NHL’s all-time leading scorer in regular season & playoffs ...