Category: Wayne Gretzky
Which 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 more5 NHL Records That Will Be Broken
Wayne GretzkyThe NHL is notorious for having many of the most unbreakable records in sports. This is due somewhat to the evolving rules, speed, and athleticism of the game, and in…
Read moreWho has scored the most goals in NHL history?
Wayne GretzkyWayne Gretzky holds the record for the most individual career goals in NHL history. Which other players are at the top of the list?
Read moreWhich NHL players have the most career hat tricks?
Wayne GretzkyWayne Gretzky leads all players with most hat tricks in NHL history. See who else joins him on the list.
Read more2024-25 Edmonton Oilers Resembling 1980s Teams
OilersHaving watched the Edmonton Oilers during their dynasty years, I can’t help but notice that the 2024-25 version, especially the forward group, resembles the high-flying Oilers of the 80s and…
Read moreBruce Boudreau says Alex Ovechkin looks ‘in a lot better shape’, thinks he could break Gretzky’s goals record in 2025-26
Washington CapitalsBruce Boudreau was Washington Capitals head coach for parts of five seasons from 2007-2011, leading the team to four consecutive Southeast Division titles and a President’s Trophy as the top team in the league. He also had the honor of helping Alex Ovechkin to his best year as a pro — 65 goals and 1...
Read moreAlex Ovechkin: ‘I still have juice in my tank. I’m looking forward to this year and I’m excited.’
CapitalsAlex Ovechkin enters his 20th NHL season on the precipice of significant NHL history. “Times fly, what can I say?” Ovechkin said Thursday during the Capitals’ first day of on-ice Training Camp. The Capitals captain sits 50 points away from the 1,600-point milestone, something only nine NHL players h...
Read moreJohn Carlson thinks Alex Ovechkin could break Wayne Gretzky’s goals record this season: ‘One thing I’ve learned is not to doubt him’
CapitalsAlex Ovechkin stepped onto the ice for the first day of Training Camp, Thursday, officially beginning a sprint toward his 20th season in the NHL. The Capitals’ captain will enter the 2024-25 campaign 42 tallies away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s once-thought-unbreakable NHL goals record of 894. Whil...
Read moreMacklin Celebrini and Rutger McGroarty believe Alex Ovechkin will beat Wayne Gretzky’s goal record: ‘It’ll be hard for him not to’
Wayne GretzkyARLINGTON, VA — Alex Ovechkin will enter the 2024-25 season on the cusp of history. With 853 career goals under his belt, Ovechkin sits just 41 goals shy of tying Wayne Gretzky (894) for the NHL all-time goals record — a record that once looked unbreakable. Over Ovechkin’s 19 seasons in the NHL, fan...
Read moreAlex Ovechkin returns to the ice at MedStar Capitals Iceplex, joins team ahead of Training Camp
Wayne GretzkyAlex Ovechkin is back on the ice at MedStar Capitals Iceplex. After making the long journey back from Russia on Wednesday, the Capitals captain joined the large group of his teammates who have begun participating in informal skates at the team’s practice facility over the past few weeks. Washington’...
Read moreNew York Rangers’ Top-20 All-Time Goal Scorers
Henrik Lundqvist*This was updated in Aug. 2024 The New York Rangers have been around for almost 100 years and they’ve had some of the best players in NHL history come through…
Read moreMartin Fehervary and Rasmus Sandin take a stab at when Alex Ovechkin might break the NHL goals record
Alex OvechkinAlex Ovechkin is on the precipice of NHL history as he heads into the 2024-25 season. The Washington Capitals captain sits 41 tallies away from a share of Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goals record (894) — a once thought unbreakable mark. Ovechkin’s teammates are well aware of their captain’s chase and a...
Read moreDoes Spencer Carbery think Alex Ovechkin can capture the NHL goals record this season? ‘Yes, I do.’
Spencer CarberyAlex Ovechkin will enter the 2024-25 season just 42 goals shy of passing Wayne Gretzky for the NHL’s all-time goal-scoring record, but getting there may not be easy. After registering the worst goal total of his career (31) in a full 82-game season, Ovechkin will look to continue his ascent another...
Read moreExtension Retrospective: Alex Ovechkin
Alex OvechkinIt’s the third anniversary of the five-year, $47.5MM extension signed by Alex Ovechkin with the Washington Capitals in 2021. On the wrong side of 30 for a professional hockey player, Ovechkin has proven to be an above-average signing on a high-priced deal. At an average annual value of $9.5MM, Ovech...
Read moreAlex Ovechkin says he would have already broken Wayne Gretzky’s goal-scoring record without lockouts and the pandemic: ‘But, unfortunately, such moments happen’
Washington CapitalsAlex Ovechkin is just 41 goals away from a share of the NHL’s all-time, goal-scoring record currently held by Wayne Gretzky. Ovechkin’s hot finish to the 2023-24 campaign gave him 853 career tallies with two years remaining on his contract with the Washington Capitals. The 19-year journey, now neari...
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