FILE - Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin, of Russia, winds up for a shot during the second period of the team's NHL ...

arguing that Ovechkin is taking advantage and inching closer thanks to an "easier situation" at 5-on-6. The argument falls apart, though, because empty-net situations are not easy to navigate.

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 ...

Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Associated Press Feb 7, 2025 4 mins ago 0 Alex Ovechkin has 26 goals this season and 879 career goals. The Washington Capitals ...

FILE - Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin holds his 798, 799, and 800th career goal pucks in the locker room next to hats collected for his hat trick after an NHL hockey game against the Chicago ...