Category: Wayne Gretzky
Alex Ovechkin turns attention towards second place Gordie Howe after scoring 768th goal against Blue Jackets
New York IslandersWe have an update to The Gr8 Chase. Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin scored in the second period of his Washington’s 7-2 blowout win over the Columbus Blue Jackets, Thursday. The goal was Ovechkin’s 38th of […]
Read moreOvechkin scores 38th goal, Capitals cruise past Blue Jackets
Columbus Blue JacketsCOLUMBUS -- Alex Ovechkin scored his 38th goal of the season when the Washington Capitals defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 7-2 at Nationwide Arena on Thursday.
Read moreOvechkin scores 38th goal, Capitals cruise past Blue Jackets
Anthony ManthaCOLUMBUS -- Alex Ovechkin scored his 38th goal of the season when the Washington Capitals defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 7-2 at Nationwide Arena on Thursday.
Read moreOvechkin chase for Gretzky's NHL goal-scoring record feeling real
Alex OvechkinWASHINGTON -- Alex Ovechkin put Jaromir Jagr in his rearview mirror Tuesday and looked ahead to see only Gordie Howe and Wayne Gretzky in front of him.
Read moreOvechkin passes Jagr with 767 goals, third in NHL history
Alex OvechkinWASHINGTON -- Alex Ovechkin passed Jaromir Jagr for third in NHL goals when the Washington Capitals forward scored No. 767 against the New York Islanders at Capital One Arena on Tuesday.
Read moreOvechkin passes Jagr with 767 goals, third in NHL history
NBC Sports WashingtonWASHINGTON -- Alex Ovechkin passed Jaromir Jagr for third in NHL goals when the Washington Capitals forward scored No. 767 in the third period against the New York Islanders at Capital One Arena on Tuesday.
Read moreOvechkin passes Jagr with 767 goals, third in NHL history
Wayne GretzkyWASHINGTON -- Alex Ovechkin passed Jaromir Jagr for third in NHL goals when the Washington Capitals forward scored No. 767 in the third period against the New York Islanders at Capital One Arena on Tuesday.
Read moreNHL trends: How McDavid, Matthews became faces of NHL betting
Kevin GarnetGreg Wyshynski checks in on NHL awards futures, Trick or Trend, and why Auston Matthews and Connor McDavid have seized the opportunity to endorse sportsbooks.
Read moreGretzky, player from Ukraine share puck-drop ceremony at Heritage Classic
Wayne GretzkyHAMILTON, Ontario -- When Artur Cholach found out two hours before the 2022 Tim Hortons NHL Heritage Classic on Sunday that he would be sharing the ceremonial puck-drop duties with Wayne Gretzky, his face lit up.
Read moreNew trademark reveals Alex Ovechkin’s pursuit of Gretzky’s goals record will be called The Gr8 Chase
RMNBAlex Ovechkin tied Jaromir Jagr (766) for third place on the NHL’s all-time goals list Tuesday after scoring twice against the Calgary Flames. Ovi’s big night left him trailing Hockey Hall of Fame legends Gordie […]
Read moreBlue Jackets fans boo Alex Ovechkin during video package celebrating Rick Nash’s jersey retirement
Vladimir PutinAlex Ovechkin sold the most jerseys in the NHL in 2021 as fans’ respect for the superstar reached unprecedented levels. Ovechkin felt like a historic figure — one of the greatest players of all time […]
Read moreWhen Bobby Clarke got away with a crosschecking on Wayne Gretzky, but only until he sat down in his car
Bobby ClarkeIf you went after Wayne Gretzky or did something nasty against him on the ice, it didn’t take long until some of his teammates came to his aid to defend him.But when all-time great Bobby ... The post When Bobby Clarke got away with a crosschecking on Wayne Gretzky, but only until he sat down in his...
Read moreConfirmed: Wayne Gretzky Loves Trevor Zegras
TNTWhile some of the NHL's dinosaurs can't stand to see any creativity in the game, the Great One Wayne Gretzky is here for it. Gretzky was recently asked about his thoughts on Anaheim Ducks forward Trevor Zegras and we can confirm, the Great One is a huge fan!Zegras has put on a show this season in h...
Read moreNHL On Tap: Crosby goes for 500th goal with Penguins at Senators
Ottawa SenatorsWelcome to the NHL On Tap. Three NHL.com writers will share what they are most looking forward to on the schedule each day. Today, their choices from the seven games Thursday.
Read moreNHL On Tap: Crosby goes for 500th goal with Penguins at Senators
Pittsburgh PenguinsSidney Crosby looks to score his 500th NHL goal when the Pittsburgh Penguins play the Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre (7 p.m. ET; TSN5, RDS, ATTSN-PT, ESPN+, NHL LIVE).Pittsburgh (28-11-8) is 6-1-3 in its past 10 games following a 4-2 comeback win against the Boston Bruins on Tuesday, when C...
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