Wayne Gretzky, Alexander Ovechkin

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.
Alexander Ovechkin Reveals True Feelings About Possibly Breaking Wayne Gretzky's Record
Alexander Ovechkin has been a staple of the NHL since he began playing for the Washington Capitals in 2005. He has been one of the league's best players ever since his rookie season. Ovechkin commenced his career with two goals in his first game on NHL ice when Washington Capitals faced off against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Oct.
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, Capitals to resume play with Gretzky goals chase as main event
Ovechkin will resume play when the Washington Capitals visit the Pittsburgh Penguins and Sidney Crosby (a game-time decision after returning from playing for Canada at 4 Nations) at PPG Paints Arena on Saturday (3 p.m. ET; ABC, ESPN+, SN360, TVAS) with 879 goals in his 20 NHL seasons.
Former NHL Goalie Wants Signed Ovechkin Jersey Ahead of Possible Record-Breaking Performance
Nearly every NHL fan is keeping close tabs on Washington Capitals star Alexander Ovechkin as he inches closer to breaking the long-standing goal record of "The Great One". Ovechkin has 879 goals, just 15 behind Gretzky’s 894 career goals.
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
Ovechkin back at practice with Capitals, set to resume Gretzky goals chase
Heading into the Capitals’ final 27 games, Ovechkin has 879 goals during his 20 NHL seasons, including 26 goals in 39 games this season, leaving him 16 from breaking Wayne Gretzky ’s League record of 894. Ovechkin insisted that record wasn’t on his mind during the break, though.
Chychrun scores twice as the Capitals breeze past the Pittsburgh Penguins 8-3
Jakob Chychrun scored twice during a second-period surge and the Washington Capitals raced past the Pittsburgh Penguins 8-3.
After Alex Ovechkin broke his leg, some fans lashed out at a Utah Hockey Club player
The Capitals’ captain — who is now 16 goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s scoring record of 894 — collided with Jack ...
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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.
Capitals vs. Penguins prediction, odds, pick – 2/22/2025
The Washington Capitals will face the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday at PPG Paints Arena. Two future Hall of Famers collide ...
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Jakob Chychrun scores twice as Capitals breeze past Pittsburgh Penguins
PITTSBURGH — Jakob Chychrun scored twice during a second-period surge, and the Washington Capitals raced past the Pittsburgh ...