Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals is closing in on the NHL goals record of 894 held by Wayne Gretzky. Ovechkin has 877 goals and needs 18 to break the record. Ovechkin entered the season 42 ...

Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin made it clear who he's rooting for, arriving for the game wearing the jersey of Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels: Ovechkin is now just 20 goals away from ...

A once seemingly unbreakable NHL record could fall as early as the 2024-25 season thanks to the goal-scoring prowess of Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin. The Great Eight is within striking ...

After breaking the 800-goal barrier during the 2022-23 season, Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin now has his sights set on breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goals record of 894. Ovechkin ...

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is back from his fractured left fibula and resuming his pursuit of Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goal record. Ovechkin entered this season needing 42 goals ...

FILE - Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) shoots the puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Nashville Predators, Nov. 6, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin awaits a face off during the first period of an NHL hockey game ...

Alex Ovechkin will almost certainly break Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goal-scoring record. Ovechkin began this season with 853 goals — 41 shy of Gretzky’s 894 — and got off to a great start ...

The Edmonton Oilers allowed Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin ... shared photos of Ovechkin trying on Gretzky’s old glove and stick as well as one of his old jerseys.

Dave Tippett reflects on his time with the Oilers, COVID-19, and interacting with fans Oilers’ Connor McDavid speaks on inconsistency with officiating, three-game suspension Oilers allow Alex Ovechkin ...

Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals is closing in on the NHL goals record of 894 held by Wayne Gretzky. Enjoy unlimited reading on winnipegfreepress.com Read the E-Edition, our digital ...

Alex Ovechkin (Washington Capitals) with a Goal vs. Winnipeg Jets, 02/01/2025 Download our app ...