Category: Wayne Gretzky
Countdown to 894: The Alex Ovechkin goal-scoring tracker
Alex OvechkinFollow along as the Capitals star chases down Wayne Gretzky's record, including highlights of each goal and the upcoming schedule.
Read moreAlex Ovechkin’s hot start energizes Capitals as he approaches Wayne Gretzky’s goals record: ‘Our bench just goes bananas every time’
Alex OvechkinWASHINGTON, DC — With close to two decades in the NHL under his belt, Alex Ovechkin shows no sign of slowing down. He scored no. 861 against the Nashville Predators Wednesday and now sits just 33 goals behind Wayne Gretzky for the all-time record. Ovechkin became just the third player 39 or older to...
Read moreWayne Gretzky says Alex Ovechkin will break his NHL goals record, ‘which is great for the game’
Detroit Red WingsAlex Ovechkin scored the 861st goal of his career during the third period of the Washington Capitals’ 3-2 victory over the Nashville Predators on Wednesday night. The game-winning tally moved him just 33 shy of Wayne Gretzky for a share of the NHL’s all-time goals record. Just 90 minutes before Ovec...
Read moreToday in Hockey History: Nov. 6
Edmonton OilersA pair of Hall of Fame teammates both hit big milestones on this date. Nov. 6 was also very memorable during the early days of the NHL, with some of…
Read moreJohn Carlson’s Resurgence Driving Capitals’ Hot Start
Wayne GretzkyThe Capitals have been in no man’s land for the past few seasons. Their record has steadily regressed as Alex Ovechkin continues to chase Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goal-scoring record, a mark he’ll likely hit this season. In 2023, they missed the playoffs entirely for the first time in nine years, an...
Read moreAlex Ovechkin’s 858th career goal comes on Cayden Primeau, the 176th different goaltender he’s scored on
Wayne GretzkyThe Washington Capitals defeated the Montreal Canadiens 6-3 on Thursday night, winning their seventh of nine games to start the season. And while Alex Ovechkin didn’t have a trick on Halloween night, he did have a treat. Ovi scored a goal — the 858th of his illustrious career — and had his 133rd car...
Read moreAlex Ovechkin getting texts of encouragement from Wayne Gretzky as he chases NHL goals record: ‘He’s on my side’
Wayne GretzkyAlex Ovechkin scored his 855th career goal against the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday night, moving him just 39 goals away from tying Wayne Gretzky for a share of the NHL’s all-time goals record. Gretzky has been open with his support of Ovechkin’s chase, previously stating that he’d even like to...
Read moreAlex Ovechkin scores 855th career goal on empty net, now 39 away from Wayne Gretzky
CapitalsNot only did the Washington Capitals get a big win over a divisional opponent, but Alex Ovechkin scored a historic goal, too. So basically, it was a perfect Wednesday night in DC. The legendary winger scored an empty-net goal with one minute and 10 seconds remaining in the third period to put the Ca...
Read moreTom Wilson leads Capitals on and off the ice with three-game goal streak to start season: ‘He’s playing really, really well and he’s being rewarded for it’
Pierre-Luc DuboisWASHINGTON, DC — With all eyes on Alex Ovechkin’s chase of Wayne Gretzky, Tom Wilson has showcased his own scoring talent to lead the Capitals in goals. Wilson has scored in three straight games to open the season, adding to his tally with a goal against the Dallas Stars on Thursday night. Wilson’s...
Read moreWhich player has the most career points in NHL history?
Wayne GretzkyWayne Gretzky is among the NHL players with the most career points. Check out the rest of the list now.
Read moreAlex Ovechkin becomes sixth player in NHL history with 700-plus goals and 700 assists
Washington Capitals’Alex Ovechkin racked up another mind-boggling milestone in the Washington Capitals’ 4-2 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights, Tuesday. With two assists in the game, Ovechkin hit 700 apples in his career, putting him in some even more rare air. The Capitals captain is now the sixth player in NHL his...
Read moreToday in Hockey History: Oct. 15
Wayne GretzkyThe greatest player in the history of the National Hockey League took his place at the top of the scoring list on this date. Plus, if you wore a hat…
Read moreMake your predictions for the 2024-25 season
Washington CapitalsIt is upon us. The 2024-25 season has already begun for most of the NHL. The only things left are for the Washington Capitals themselves to get started — and for you all to make your formal predictions. There are some big ones– Alex Ovechkin’s chase for Wayne Gretzky’s goal record in particular — bu...
Read moreThese are the NHL goalies both Wayne Gretzky and Alex Ovechkin have scored on
CapitalsAlex Ovechkin and Wayne Gretzky are the two greatest goal-scorers in NHL history. While the Goals GOATs played in different eras — Gretzky retired in 1999 and Ovechkin made his NHL debut in 2005 — they still managed to have some overlap statistically speaking. According to the NHL, the two superstar...
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