Wayne Gretzky, Alexander Ovechkin and NHL

How many goals does Alex Ovechkin need to pass Wayne Gretzky? Tracking all his stats
Ovechkin, 39, entered this season needing 42 goals to break Gretzky's record of 894 career goals, which has stood since 1999. The Washington captain has 26 goals this season, with 26 games left.
Alex Ovechkin goals tracker: Capitals star closing in on Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL record
Ovechkin is on the verge of becoming the NHL's all-time goals leader, and he can pass Gretzky's mark of 894 before the end of season. The Capitals standout currently has 879 career goals, so he needs to rack up 16 more goals in the team's remaining 27 games in order to top Gretzky's record this season.
Alex Ovechkin games left in NHL season: Will Capitals star break Wayne Gretzky's goals record in 2025?
Yet Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin is closing in on that Gretzky record. The Capitals drafted him with the first overall pick in the 2004 NHL Draft and he has been in the NHL since
NHL back in action: Alex Ovechkin chases goal record, trade deadline rumors swirl
Reigning MVP Nathan MacKinnon was the 4 Nations Face-Off MVP and is leading the league in scoring this season. Leon Draisaitl, who won MVP in 2019-20, is four points back and has nine game-winning goals. Former MVP and 2023-24 runner-up Nikita Kucherov is also in the race.
Ovechkin’s record chase, Columbus outdoor game and trade deadline await down stretch of NHL season
The second half of the NHL season begins Saturday with 14 games coming out of the break for the 4 Nations Face-Off.
Alex Ovechkin goals tracker: 'The Great Eight' is 16 away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s all-time record of 894
Washington Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin is inching closer to an NHL scoring record that many thought was unbreakable. The 39-year-old Ovechkin is within striking distance of Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL goals record of 894.
NHL On Tap: Ovechkin resumes Gretzky chase with Capitals visiting Penguins
Alex Ovechkin continues his pursuit of the all-time goals record when the Capitals (36-11-8) travel to face the Penguins (23-25-9) in the third of four games between the two teams this season. Ovechkin has 26 goals (17 assists,
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin Staying Composed During Historic Chase
While most of the NHL’s top players are competing at the 4 Nations Face-Off, some of the league’s top Russian players like ...
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin training with 'mystery partner' during 4 Nations break
Washington Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin will be in Miami during the NHL break for the 4 Nations Face-Off -- and he's not ...
Lace ’em tight, Washington: Alex Ovechkin and the Caps are in full pursuit
Washington’s hockey star chases Wayne Gretzky’s career goals record the way his team seeks the NHL’s best record: ...
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Alex Ovechkin makes feelings known on Russia's absence from 4 Nations Face-Off
The 4 Nations Face-Off has been a huge win for the NHL, but without the Russian team, Alexander Ovechkin has some thoughts.
NHL News: Capitals star Alex Ovechkin drops bold warning to fellow Russian, Flyers rookie Matvei Michkov
Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin sent a strong message to fellow Russian, Philadelphi Flyers rookie Matvei Michkov, ...
Capitals vs. Penguins FREE STREAM today: Where to watch NHL, Ovechkin, Crosby
The NHL returns from the 4-Nations Face-Off with a juicy matchup between two icons of the sport. The Capitals-Penguins game is available on multiple streaming services for free.
How to Watch Capitals vs Penguins: Live Stream NHL Hockey, TV Channel, Odds
Saturday, February 22ndTime: 3 p.m. ETTV Channel: ABCLive Stream: FuboTV (try for free) ESPN+ (watch) The Washi ...