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Alex Ovechkin breaks new record as chase continues to become NHL’s all-time leading scorer
NHL star Alex Ovechkin picked up another record on Thursday night as he moved closer to replacing Wayne Gretzky as the league’s all-time leading scorer.
Alex Ovechkin Sets Record, Approaching Wayne Gretzky’s 894-Goal Mark
With his overtime goal on Thursday, Alex Ovechkin has now scored against 179 different goalies in his NHL career — more than any other player.
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
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin breaks NHL record as he inches closer to Wayne Gretzky
Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin has scored goals against more unique goalies than any player in NHL history, passing Jaromir Jagr.
Alex Ovechkin goals tracker: The Great Eight 21 away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s all-time record of 894
The Great Eight is within striking distance of Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL goals record of 894, which Gretzky reached on March 29, 1999, against the New York Islanders. Ovechkin began this season with 853 career goals.
Oilers allow Alex Ovechkin to try on Wayne Gretzky’s glove and stick, pose with jersey
The Edmonton Oilers allowed Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin an opportunity to try on some of Wayne Gretzky’s equipment. After the Capitals finished their practice at Rogers Place on Monday,
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Alex Ovechkin Heads Parade Of Greats Facing Kraken
The Kraken play a rare three straight games against Alex Ovechkin, Sidney Crosby and Connor McDavid, arguably three of the ...
Capitals vs. Oilers Preview: Line Combinations, Stats, Storylines To Watch
The Capitals look to extend their winning streak as they visit the McDavid-less Oilers. The Washington Capitals are hoping ...
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Alex Ovechkin pays tribute to Wayne Gretzky while visiting Edmonton Oilers
Alexander Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals are currently in Edmonton to take on the Oilers tomorrow night, and Ovechkin arrived to Rogers Place a little early to pay tribute to Wayne Gretzky.
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NHL EDGE stats: 10 numbers behind THE GR8 CHASE
The Capitals are the only NHL team to rank in the top five of the League in goals from both high-danger areas (76; tied for ...
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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 874 goals and needs 21 to set a new record.
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Alex Ovechkin breaks the record for most goalies scored on, beating Leevi Merilainen to reach 179
OTTAWA, Ontario — Alex Ovechkin broke the NHL record for the most goaltenders scored on, beating Leevi Merilainen in overtime to give the Washington Capitals a 1-0 victory over the Ottawa ...
Capitals vs. Penguins: Line Combinations, Stats, Storylines To Watch
The Capitals will revert their top-6 back to what it was at the start of the season as coach Spencer Carbery continues to ...
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Ovechkin Lifts Caps Over Ottawa in OT
Ovechkin’s goal also produced Washington’s 30th victory of the season – the Caps join Winnipeg as the second team in the ...