Wayne Gretzky, Alex Ovechkin

When Capitals' Alex Ovechkin is projected to pass Wayne Gretzky now that he's 10 goals away
Washington Capitals legend Alex Ovechkin is on pace to pass Wayne Gretzky's goal record at some point in April.
Paul Maurice: Alex Ovechkin's chase of Wayne Gretzky's goals record 'incredible story'
Only one person, the legendary Scotty Bowman, has coached in more National Hockey League games than the Florida Panthers’ Paul Maurice. Despite his nearly unmatched knowledge and experience, Maurice can’t tell you how to keep an airtight lid on Alexander Ovechkin.
Alex Ovechkin 10 away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s record with goal No. 885
Alex Ovechkin is now 10 goals from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career record. The Washington Capitals winger scored No. 885 on Wednesday in a 3-2 overtime win over the New York Rangers, giving him 32 on the season,
Ovechkin’s chase of Gretzky’s goal record brings back memories for 1994 Kings
Gretzky broke out of his mini-slump with his 799th goal and three assists in a 7-0 win against the Ottawa Senators. Three games later, he scored Nos. 800 and 801 in a 6-6 tie against the San Jose Sharks.
Aliaksei Protas addresses Alex Ovechkin passing up on a goal amid his hunt to break Wayne Gretzky's all-time scoring record
Aliaksei Protas scored his first NHL hat trick on Tuesday in the game against the Anaheim Ducks with Alex Ovechkin's kind gesture in the third period.
Alex Ovechkin Passes Up Goal Chance to Help Teammate Amid Wayne Gretzky Record Chase
Alexander Ovechkin is creeping up on Wayne Gretzky's all-time goals record, entering Tuesday night's Washington Capitals-Anaheim Ducks game with 886, only eight fewer than The Great One's 894. Yet he is still playing within the system and not taking extra opportunities to reach the top of the remarkable NHL list.
Henrik Lundqvist praises Alex Ovechkin for his longevity in chase to pass Gretzky
The Great Chase is nearing the end with Alex Ovechkin just 11 goals away from passing Wayne Gretzky as the NHL's all-time leading goal scorer.
Alex Ovechkin is held goalless, but Capitals defeat the Ducks
Anaheim's Frank Vatrano, Drew Helleson and Pavel Mintyukov each had a goal and an assist. Jacob Trouba scored his first goal as a Duck, ending a 94-game drought overall, when he tied it 1-1 just 4:51 into the first period. The defenseman's last goal before Tuesday was for the New York Rangers on Jan. 4, 2024, against Chicago.
How many goals does Alex Ovechkin need to beat Wayne Gretzky record? Tracking his stats
The Washington captain has 33 goals this season and needs nine more with 16 games left to become the NHL's all-time leader. Ovechkin scored 15 times in his first 18 games before suffering a fractured left fibula during a Nov.
Kings shut out Capitals, hold Alex Ovechkin without a shot in pursuit of Gretzky mark
Quinton Byfield scored a goal for the fifth consecutive game and Darcy Kuemper made 21 saves in the Kings' 3-0 win over the ...
Why Canadians are stung by Wayne Gretzky’s silence
If you grew up in Canada through the 1980s and 1990s, Gretzky was at the pinnacle of national esteem. He set untouchable records in Edmonton, and battled for Canadian glory on the ice — and then he ...
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Goodbye to Gretzky
It was never a question of whether Gretzky would score on any given night—only how often. Growing up in Caledon, Ontario, as ...