When Alex Ovechkin hosted Washington Capitals teammates for his 39th birthday dinner in September, he made it clear his focus ...

Alex Ovechkin scored his 894th career goal Friday evening in the Washington Capitals' 5-3 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks to tie Wayne ... of Gretzky as the league's all-time best goal scorer.

MONTREAL -- It was well before the Washington Capitals would be headed to Bell Centre to play the Montreal Canadiens during ...

Alex Ovechkin scored his 894th career goal Friday evening in the Washington Capitals' 5-3 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks to tie Wayne Gretzky for most goals in NHL history. His next goal will put ...

Ovechkin broke Gretzky’s NHL career goals record late in the season, and the Capitals defied expectations by finishing atop the Eastern Conference. They now turn their attention to the next challenge, ...

Alex Ovechkin broke Wayne ... play against (Ovechkin). I've had some great games against him over my career and I've watched a lot of those goals." The Predators' loss to the Canadiens was their sixth ...

Alex Ovechkin broke Wayne Gretzky's goal-scoring record with his ... He's lived up to the billing." Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Ovechkin was drafted by the Capitals ...

It helped Ovechkin that his team is one of the best in the NHL this season, defying expectations. Gretzky broke Howe ... Returning to Russia to play in front of family and friends is an option ...

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin tied Wayne ... Gretzky's 894 career goals. Monumental Sports Network spoke with the Hockey Hall of Famer shortly after Ovechkin matched his record with a ...

1985 — For 2nd time, Wayne Gretzky, scores 7 points in a Cup game (3 goals, 4 assists). 1989 — Mario Lemieux ties NHL playoff records with four first-period goals, five overall and eight points as the ...

Former NHL player Wayne Gretzky, left, with Washington Capitals ... Goals (895), power-play goals (325), shots (6,851) ...

He bowed to Wayne Gretzky ... hours,” Gretzky said. “I can still say I’m tied for the most.” 0vechkin scored No. 894 from his spot in the left faceoff circle on the power play on a pass ...