Alexander Ovechkin, Wayne Gretzky

Alexander Ovechkin has almost caught Wayne Gretzky’s goal record, but one stat is mind blowing
Not only is Ovechkin on pace to break the record, he’s also trending to do it ahead of Gretzky. It took 1,487 career games to set the mark in 1999, and considering Ovechkin has
Flashback: Ovechkin scores unbelievable goal in front of Wayne Gretzky
Capitals rookie Alexander Ovechkin scored an incredible goal while falling to the ice vs. the Wayne Gretzky-coached Coyotes.
Legendary Oilers Coach has shocking take on Ovechkin beating Gretzky's goal record
Legendary former Oilers coach and general manager Glen Sather recently shared his surprisingly harsh opinion that he doesn't want Alexander Ovechkin to beat Wayne Gretzky's goal record.
Alex Ovechkin Sets Record, Approaching Wayne Gretzky’s 894-Goal Mark
With his overtime goal on Thursday, Alex Ovechkin has now scored against 179 different goalies in his NHL career — more than any other player.
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin breaks NHL record as he inches closer to Wayne Gretzky
Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin has scored goals against more unique goalies than any player in NHL history, passing Jaromir Jagr.
Alex Ovechkin scores overtime winner in Ottawa to close on Wayne Gretzky, push Capitals atop NHL
The 39-year-old winger took a pass from Rasmus Sandin on a 2-on-1 breakaway and fired it past rookie Leevi Merilainen, the record 179th goaltender he's scored on.
Alex Ovechkin breaks new record as chase continues to become NHL’s all-time leading scorer
NHL star Alex Ovechkin picked up another record on Thursday night as he moved closer to replacing Wayne Gretzky as the league’s all-time leading scorer.
Capitals changing Alex Ovechkin's linemate amid Wayne Gretzky chase
The Washington Capitals are fiddling with the lineup to try and help Alex Ovechkin break an all-time great scoring record.
The best Alexander Ovechkin cards to collect as he approaches the NHL scoring record
So what are the best options when it comes to Ovechkin trading cards? Here are our picks. Ovechkin’s 2005 Upper Deck Young Guns #443 rookie card is my best recommendation based on its established popularity,
Alex Ovechkin goals tracker: Capitals star 21 away from passing Wayne Gretzky for all-time NHL record
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is already one of the most heralded players in NHL history. The legendary forward already has a ton of records on the NHL history books, but there's one more still to go that could put him in the pantheon of all-time greats.
When Could Ovechkin Pass Gretzky? Capitals Captain Leads NHL In Goals Per Game & Coming Off Yet Another Record: 'It's Pretty Cool'
At the age of 39 and 21 goals away from passing Wayne Gretzky, Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin has the best goal-scoring pace in the NHL. Ovechkin has 21 goals in 29 games, including six in 11 games since returning from a broken leg that held him out for 40 days.
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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 874 goals and needs 21 to set a new record. Ovechkin entered ...
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Alex Ovechkin career goal tracker: How close is the Capitals captain to breaking Wayne Gretzky's record
One of the most exciting races in the NHL for this season is Ovechkin's chase to break Wayne Gretzky's goal record. The Great One's mark of 894 has stood for over nearly three decades, and it ...
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How many goals away is Alex Ovechkin from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s career goals record?
It’s been known for some time that Ovechkin has a legitimate shot at breaking Wayne Gretzky’s career goals record should he stay healthy and keep up his blistering scoring pace. And even after ...
SIMMONS SAYS: Blue Jays must sack Shapiro and Atkins before franchise becomes irrelevant
Now another season is about to begin. The Blue Jays chased hard after Roki Sasaki, the Japanese free agent pitcher, and ...
Gilgeous-Alexander scores 40 as Thunder roll past Cavaliers 134-114 in matchup of NBA leaders
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 40 points and eight assists in three quarters, and the Oklahoma City Thunder rolled past the ...
Indiana Fever’s huge announcement puts pressure on other WNBA teams
The Fever are the latest WNBA team to announce their own they are building their own state-of-the-art practice facility.
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Jakob Chychrun drops 4-word reaction to Alex Ovechkin’s record-breaking NHL achievement with a hilarious little twist
Washington Capitals defenseman Jakob Chychrun lauded Alex Ovechkin for achieving a significant milestone. The Capitals ...
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Sports Shorts: Kerkvliet named B1G Wrestler of the Week
UNIVERSITY PARK – Penn State senior+ Greg Kerkvliet has been named Big Ten Wrestler of the Week for the week ending Jan. 12. It is Kerkvliet’s first award of the ...