Category: Wayne Gretzky
Women's hockey exhibit opens at Hall of Fame ahead of World Championship
Jayna HeffordTORONTO -- Deep in the bowels of the Hockey Hall of Fame, it takes about 30 steps to get from a display honoring Wayne Gretzky to the new 600 square-foot exhibit celebrating women's hockey.
Read moreMcDavid scores 300th NHL goal for Oilers in win against Kings
Peter StastnyEDMONTON -- Connor McDavid scored his 300th NHL goal, and Stuart Skinner made 43 saves for the Edmonton Oilers in a 2-0 win against the Los Angeles Kings at Rogers Place on Thursday.
Read moreAlex Ovechkin causes injury scare with massive hit on Adam Pelech; fans can’t decide if it was clean or not
Gordie HoweWas this really a clean hit? The post Alex Ovechkin causes injury scare with massive hit on Adam Pelech; fans can’t decide if it was clean or not appeared first on The Hockey Beast.
Read moreMcDavid 1st NHL player to hit 140 points since '96
Connor McDavidEdmonton's Connor McDavid picked up an assist for his 140th point of the season Monday in the Oilers' 5-4 win over the Coyotes, becoming the first player to reach the mark since Mario Lemieux and Jaromir Jagr both achieved it in 1995-96 for the Penguins.
Read more”The Dominator” once had a completely different nickname that he hated, the story of its origin is absolutely incredible
Wayne GretzkyHe didn't like it one bit The post ”The Dominator” once had a completely different nickname that he hated, the story of its origin is absolutely incredible appeared first on The Hockey Beast.
Read more41 Years Ago Today, March 28, 1982: Wayne Gretzky scored his 92nd NHL Goal of the Season
Phil EspositoWayne Gretzky scored his 92nd and final goal of the 1981-82 NHL season in the Edmonton Oilers’ 6-2 win against the Los Angeles Kings at the Forum in Inglewood, California. Despite the fact that his 92 goals were 16 more than the previous record set by Phil Esposito in 1970-71, Gretzky admitted years...
Read moreMarch 28, 1982: Wayne Gretzky scores his 92nd NHL Goal of the Season
Los Angeles KingsWayne Gretzky scored his 92nd and final goal of the 1981-82 NHL season in the Edmonton Oilers’ 6-2 win against the Los Angeles Kings at the Forum in Inglewood, California. “It was a thrill to get 92 goals, but in some ways, I thought I let myself down by not getting 100,” he says. Gretzky gave hims...
Read moreNHL Morning Skate for March 22
Gordie Howe* Alex Ovechkin surpassed Wayne Gretzky to claim an NHL record - shortly after being honored for overtaking Gordie Howe on the all-time goals list earlier this season - but the Blue Jackets staged a three-goal comeback to win a thriller in D.C.
Read moreAlex Ovechkin burns reporter after passing Wayne Gretzky to break another NHL scoring record
CapitalsAlex Ovechkin is actually too funny The post Alex Ovechkin burns reporter after passing Wayne Gretzky to break another NHL scoring record appeared first on The Hockey Beast.
Read moreOvechkin reaches 40 goals for NHL-record 13th season
Columbus Blue JacketsWASHINGTON -- Alex Ovechkin passed Wayne Gretzky for the most 40-goal seasons in NHL history with 13 when he scored for the Washington Capitals against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Capital One Arena on Tuesday.
Read moreOvechkin honored by Capitals after passing Howe on NHL goals list
Alex OvechkinWASHINGTON -- The next time the Alex Ovechkin is celebrated for his goal-scoring exploits, it will likely be for breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL record.
Read moreAlex Ovechkin scores on Gr802 Night and passes Wayne Gretzky for most 40-goal seasons in NHL history
Dylan StromeAlex Ovechkin just can’t stop breaking records. The Capitals’ captain scored his 40th goal of the season Tuesday night, mere minutes after the ceremony honoring his 802nd goal which put him past Gordie Howe for […]
Read moreOvechkin honored by Capitals after passing Howe on NHL goals list
Columbus Blue JacketsWASHINGTON -- The next time the Alex Ovechkin is celebrated for his goal-scoring exploits, it will likely be for breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL record. The Washington Capitals took a moment Tuesday to honor Ovechkin for passing Gordie Howe for second on the NHL goals list earlier this season during a...
Read moreOvechkin reaches 40 goals for NHL-record 13th season
Alex OvechkinWASHINGTON -- Alex Ovechkin passed Wayne Gretzky for the most 40-goal seasons in NHL history with 13 when he scored for the Washington Capitals against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Capital One Arena on Tuesday.
Read moreAlex Ovechkin now has 819 career goals after beating Marc-Andre Fleury twice in game against Wild
Minnesota WildThe Washington Capitals lost again. But there was one good thing to come out of their Sunday matinee against the Minnesota Wild. Alex Ovechkin scored twice, bringing him closer to Wayne Gretzky’s NHL goals record. […]
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