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797 goals and counting: The Alex Ovechkin chase to 800 tracker
Sidney CrosbyThe Washington Capitals star is projected to reach the 800-goal mark this season. Follow along as he chases down this accomplishment.
Read moreOvechkin says joining Howe in 800-goal club would be 'pretty special'
Wayne GretzkyCHICAGO -- As Alex Ovechkin has climbed the NHL goals lists, eclipsing the 500-, 600- and 700-goal milestones and some of the greatest scorers in the history of the game, the Washington Capitals forward has humbly appreciated each step, but has rarely been stopped in his tracks by the magnitude of w...
Read more797 goals and counting: The Alex Ovechkin chase to 800 tracker
Alex OvechkinThe Washington Capitals star is projected to reach the 800-goal mark this season. Follow along as he chases down this accomplishment.
Read more796 goals and counting: The Alex Ovechkin chase to 800 tracker
Washington CapitalsThe Goal: NHL stars dissect Ovi's greatest goal (1:57) Current players from across the NHL reflect on Alex Ovechkin's sensational goal from his back vs. the Coyotes in January 2006. ESPN staff star is currently chasing down career NHL goal No. 800. Alex Ovechkin scores his 787th career goal to br...
Read moreAlex Ovechkin on approaching the 800 goals milestone: ‘To be third is going to be great’
Alex OvechkinAlex Ovechkin is within spitting distance of one of the biggest goals milestones of NHL history. The Capitals’ Great Eight has scored 796 times and needs four more tallies to reach the 800 goals milestone. […]
Read moreToday in Hockey History: Dec. 10
Wayne GretzkyThe Great One proved that his nickname was well-earned twice on this date in NHL history. This was also a very busy date in upstate New York. In addition, some…
Read moreOvechkin chasing history, Howe, Gretzky
Washington CapitalsWashington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin continues to climb the NHL all-time goals list as he closes in three significant milestones -- 800 goals; 801, which would tie Gordie Howe for second all time; and 802, which would put him alone in second place, behind Wayne Gretzky (894).
Read more796 goals and counting: The Alex Ovechkin chase to 800 tracker
Gordie HoweThe Washington Capitals star is projected to reach the 800-goal mark this season. Follow along as he chases down this accomplishment.
Read moreOvechkin scores goal No. 796 in Capitals win against Kraken
Alex OvechkinWASHINGTON -- Alex Ovechkin scored his 796th NHL goal to help the Washington Capitals defeat the Seattle Kraken 4-1 at Capital One Arena on Friday. His empty-net goal closed the scoring with four seconds left in the third period and moved him within five of Gordie Howe, who is second on the NHL goal...
Read more795 goals and counting: The Alex Ovechkin chase to 800 tracker
Washington CapitalsThe Washington Capitals star is projected to reach the 800-goal mark this season. Follow along as he chases down this accomplishment.
Read more795 goals and counting: The Alex Ovechkin chase to 800 tracker
Alex OvechkinThe Washington Capitals star is projected to reach the 800-goal mark this season. Follow along as he chases down this accomplishment.
Read moreOvechkin chasing history, Howe, Gretzky
Philadelphia FlyersWashington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin continues to climb the NHL all-time goals list as he closes in three significant milestones -- 800 goals; 801, which would tie Gordie Howe for second all time; and 802, which would put him alone in second place, behind Wayne Gretzky (894).
Read moreTravis Konecny took exception to Ovi’s empty-netter, explains why he started scrum with Capitals superstar
Alex OvechkinAlex Ovechkin is now just 99 behind Nr. 99. The Russian superstar is hunting Wayne Gretzky on top of the all-time goals scored record. He’s getting closer, and last night saw him recording yet another ... The post Travis Konecny took exception to Ovi’s empty-netter, explains why he started scrum wit...
Read moreOvechkin scores two in Capitals win against Flyers
Charlie LindgrenPHILADELPHIA -- Alex Ovechkin scored twice for the Washington Capitals in a 4-1 win against the Philadelphia Flyers at Wells Fargo Center on Wednesday. Ovechkin got empty-net goals at 18:25 and 19:51 of the third period to close the scoring. The forward has 795 NHL goals and ranks third behind Wayne...
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