Five charts how close Alex Ovechkin is to overtaking Wayne Gretzky's career goal scoring title and how both dominated the NHL.

Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals is closing in on the NHL career goals record of 894 held by Wayne Gretzky.

Marcel Dionne and Phil Esposito as the only players with 700 goals and 700 assists. Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin looks on during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the ...

The countdown is on with Alex ... players' careers have been. From goals to points, our series of charts below — based on NHL and Hockey Reference data — show the gulf that Gretzky and ...

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) reacts after his goal next to center Dylan Strome (17) during the third period of an NHL hockey game ... became the 60th player to record 700 ...

Ovechkin entered this season needing 42 goals to break Gretzky's record of 894 career goals, which has stood since 1999. The ...

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates his empty net goal with teammates during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Nashville Predators, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025 ...

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin, second from right, celebrates his empty net goal with teammates during the third period of an NHL hockey game ... became the 60th player to record ...