Alex Ovechkin, Wayne Gretzky and NHL
Alex Ovechkin goal tracker: Capitals star chasing Wayne Gretzky's record
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is chasing all-time goal leader Wayne Gretzky. He has a chance to break the record this season.
Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin hits NHL milestone amid Wayne Gretzky record chase
Washington Capitals superstar forward Alex Ovechkin hit another milestone on Tuesday with his 700th career assist. He reached the mark on Tuesday night’s game against the Vegas Golden Knights. He is the sixth player in NHL history to reach 700 goals and 700 assists in his career,
How far is Alex Ovechkin from Wayne Gretzky’s goals record at the start of the 2024-25 NHL season?
Going into the 2024-25 NHL season, Ovechkin has 853 career goals, which puts him in second behind the Great One. Washington’s captain needs 41 goals to tie Gretzky and 42 to break the record and stand alone.
NHL legend Alex Ovechkin hits 700 assists in Washington Capitals’ win over Vegas Golden Knights
Washington Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin reached 700 career assists on Tuesday, recording two in a 4-2 win over the Vegas Golden Knights at Capital One Arena.
In Season 20 & 41 Goals Shy Of Gretzky, Alex Ovechkin's Just Enjoying The Ride With The Capitals
Ovechkin will begin his 20th NHL season on Saturday as his Capitals play host to the New Jersey Devils, and all the while, he sits 42 goals away from passing Wayne Gretzky as the NHL's greatest goal scorer of all time.
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin: Reaches 700 career assists
Ovechkin had two assists Tuesday in a 4-2 win over the Golden Knights. Ovie assisted on two of the Caps' three goals in a 3:07 span early in the second frame to become the 60th NHL player to reach 700 assists.
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin becomes the 60th NHL player to record 700 career assists
Alex Ovechkin is the 60th player in NHL history to record 700 career assists, reaching the milestone with his second point Tuesday night in the Washington Capitals ‘ game against the Vegas Golden Knights.
Ovechkin gets 700th NHL assist, Capitals hand Golden Knights 1st loss
Thompson makes 24 saves in Washington debut against former team WASHINGTON -- Alex Ovechkin had two assists to reach 700 in the NHL in the Washington Capitals’ 4-2 win against the Vegas Golden Knights at Capital One Arena on Tuesday.
YardRink Welcomes Wayne Gretzky as Ambassador
YardRink LLC is thrilled to welcome Wayne Gretzky, "The Great One," as YardRink Ambassador. As the fastest growing backyard ...
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Oilers’ History: Remembering the Night Gretzky Broke Howe’s Points Record
On Oct. 15, 1989, Wayne Gretzky returned to Edmonton with a chance to make history. And he wasn't about to let his old Oilers ...
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Wayne Gretzky's wife Janet reshares old motivational clip of "The Great One" on mother-in-law Phyllis' 'heavenly birthday'
Wayne Gretzky's wife, Janet, reshared an old motivational clip of "The Great One" to honor her mother-in-law, Phyllis, on ...
Today in Sports - Wayne Gretzky passes Gordie Howe as the NHL’s all-time leading scorer
1989 — Wayne Gretzky of the Los Angeles Kings passes Gordie Howe as the NHL’s all-time leading scorer in a during a 5-4 ...
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Crosby Becomes 10th Player in NHL History to Reach 1,600 Points
In tonight's game against the Buffalo Sabres, Sidney Crosby picked up an assist to become the 10th player in NHL history to ...
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ROUNDING THIRD: A job well done is it's own validation
A while back, I was wearing a hoodie with “The Greatest—99” and a friend mentioned that he didn’t know that I was a hockey fan. I told him I wasn’t ...
Today in Sports - Edmonton’s Wayne Gretzky scores his first career NHL goal
1979 — Edmonton’s Wayne Gretzky scores his first NHL goal in a 4-4 tie with the Vancouver Canucks. Gretzky beats goaltender ...