Category: Wayne Gretzky
Ovechkin vs. Matthews debated by Gretzky, others
Toronto Maple LeafsTORONTO -- Alex Ovechkin is third in NHL history with 776 goals, 25 behind Gordie Howe and 118 fewer than Wayne Gretzky.
Read moreList of NHL Players who have Scored 50 Goals in a Season
Maurice RichardWayne Gretzky and Mike Bossy top the list of NHL players who have scored 50 goals in a season. Alex Ovechkin could tie them this season.
Read moreList of NHL Players who have Scored 50 Goals in a Season
Auston MatthewsWayne Gretzky and Mike Bossy top the list of NHL players who have scored 50 goals in a season. Alex Ovechkin could tie them this season.
Read more50 Goals For Leon Draisaitl
Mark Spectorfrom Mark Spector of Sportsnet, There are goal scorers, and there are assist men. Players like Guy Lafleur, who will always be remembered for charging down that right side, and guys like Joe Thornton, who consistently hits you on the tape like a surgeon. Or a magician. For every Wayne Gretz...
Read moreSome players score, others assist — Oilers star Leon Draisaitl does both
Adam OatesThere are goal scorers, there are assist men, and then there's Leon Draisaitl. Like a mix between Mike Gartner and Dave Andreychuk — he's pretty darn good at both.
Read moreTake Town: The more things don't change
Gordie HoweSidney Crosby is guaranteed to finish the season at a point-per-game rate for the 17th time in his career. EP...
Read moreNo. 772: Alex Ovechkin scores game-winning goal against Devils, trails Gordie Howe by 29
Evgeny KuznetsovAlex Ovechkin has goals in six of his last seven games and 10 of his last 12 after finding the twine again against the New Jersey Devils, Saturday. Ovechkin’s 42nd goal of the season was […]
Read moreWill Arnett plays goalie during NHL on TNT intermission report
TNTWill Arnett submitted his audition to become the next Toronto Maple Leafs goalie.
Read moreNHL Short Notes
Mark Giordano* Alexandar Georgiev made the second-most saves in a shutout performance by a Rangers goaltender (since 1955-56 when shots on goal began being tracked) behind only Henrik Lundqvist (45 saves on Jan. 12, 2010). * Alex Ovechkin (40-36—76 in 62 GP) recorded his 12th career 40-goal season and tied Way...
Read moreOvechkin scores again in Capitals loss to Stars
Washington CapitalsWASHINGTON -- Alex Ovechkin scored his 40th goal of the season, but the Washington Capitals lost 3-2 to the Dallas Stars at Capital One Arena on Sunday.
Read moreOvechkin scores No. 40 in Capitals loss to Stars
Dallas StarsWASHINGTON -- Alex Ovechkin scored his 40th goal of the season, but the Washington Capitals lost 3-2 to the Dallas Stars at Capital One Arena on Sunday.
Read moreNo. 770: Alex Ovechkin has tied someone named Wayne Gretzky for most 40-goal seasons
John CarlsonEvgeny Kuznetsov won the faceoff, getting the puck to John Carlson. Carlson sent the puck to the goal-scorer, already drifting to his favorite shooting spot. That’s how Alex Ovechkin scored the 40th goal of his […]
Read moreOvechkin ties Gretzky for most 40-goal seasons in NHL history
Alex OvechkinWASHINGTON -- Alex Ovechkin tied Wayne Gretzky for the most 40-goal seasons in NHL history when the Washington Capitals forward scored against the Dallas Stars on Sunday.
Read moreOvechkin scores 39th, Capitals rally past Hurricanes in shootout
Carolina HurricanesRALEIGH, N.C. -- Alex Ovechkin tied the game in the third period, then scored the only goal of the shootout to give the Washington Capitals a 4-3 win against the Carolina Hurricanes at PNC Arena on Friday.
Read moreOvechkin scores 39th, Capitals rally past Hurricanes in shootout
Alex OvechkinRALEIGH, N.C. -- Alex Ovechkin tied the game in the third period, then scored the only goal of the shootout to help the Washington Capitals to a 4-3 win against the Carolina Hurricanes at PNC Arena on Friday.
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