Capitals, Alex Ovechkin and NHL

NHL makes stunning Alex Ovechkin update amid Capitals star's Wayne Gretzky pursuit
Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin has now moved within 23 goals of catching Wayne Gretzky for most goals in NHL history.
NHL roundup: Alex Ovechkin adds 872nd goal in Capitals' 7-4 win
Dylan Strome had a goal and two assists, Alex Ovechkin added his 872nd career goal and the Washington Capitals earned a 7-4 victory against the visiting New York Rangers on Saturday. Logan Thompson made 29 saves for the Capitals as Ovechkin inched closer to Wayne Gretzky's NHL record of 894 goals.
Alex Ovechkin nears a return as the Caps come back from holiday break
Ovechkin, who suffered a broken left fibula in November, practiced in full on Friday and could play as soon as Saturday in Toronto.
Alex Ovechkin is on track to break Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goals record
Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals is closing in on the NHL career goals record of 894 held by Wayne Gretzky. Ovechkin has 870 goals and needs 25 to set a new record.
Ranking the best and worst games for Alex Ovechkin to break Wayne Gretzky’s goals record
At this point, the record falling looks imminent. But when? Now that's an interesting and possibly infuriating question.
Alex Ovechkin scores on Marc-Andre Fleury for 28th time to move 24 away from NHL goals record
Ovechkin has scored on Fleury 28 times in 47 games against him over the past two decades, with a vast majority of them coming when “Flower” played for the rival Pittsburgh Penguins. That’s by far the most of the record-tying 178 different goaltenders Ovechkin has scored on.
Ovechkin is feeling better every game as he moves closer to breaking Gretzky's NHL goals record
Coaching Alex Ovechkin for three seasons has normalized his hot pursuit of Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goals record for Peter Laviolette. “Not a crazy thing at all,” Laviolette said before his New York Rangers faced Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals on Saturday.
Ovechkin warming up to challenge of breaking Gretzky’s NHL goals record
Ovechkin scored what turned out to be the winner to help the Capitals beat the New York Rangers 7-4 on Saturday. It was his 133rd game-winning goal.
Will Russia’s Olympic ban lift in time for Alex Ovechkin to play in 2026?
Next winter, NHL players will participate at an Olympics for the first time in 12 years when the hockey competition takes ...
Alex Ovechkin scores his 872nd career goal as the Capitals beat the struggling Rangers 7-4
Alex Ovechkin scored his 872nd career goal to move 23 away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record, and the Washington ...
How Alex Ovechkin Inspired Predators Rookie Fedor Svechkov's Goal vs. Calgary
When asked about the goal after the game, Svechkov revealed that he had actually drawn inspiration from his fellow countryman ...
Wild win in shootout as Marc-Andre Fleury puts final touch on latest clash with Alex Ovechkin
Marc-Andre Fleury figures Alex Ovechkin probably owes him for helping Ovechkin close in on Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goals ...
Alex Ovechkin Continues Historic Chase Despite Capitals Loss
The Washington Capitals lost a shootout contest against the Minnesota Wild in their recent contest. They managed to snag a ...
Takeaways: Capitals Rediscover Spark, Ovechkin Stays Hot In Bounce Back Win Over Rangers
Alex Ovechkin has been getting back in the swing of things since returning from a broken leg, and he's kept up his red-hot ...
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Capitals have retooled roster on fly while Ovechkin closes in on Gretzky
WASHINGTON -- Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals appeared to be at a crossroads after being swept by the New York ...