Ovechkin, Capitals and Wayne Gretzky

Alex Ovechkin scores 887th goal to move within eight of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s record
Alex Ovechkin shook off a rough start to this three-game California swing by scoring his 887th career goal Saturday against the San Jose Sharks to move within eight of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record.
Alex Ovechkin goals tracker: Capitals star eight away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL record
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is one of the most heralded players in NHL history. The legendary forward has already etched his name in history, but he's still chasing Wayne Gretzky's all-time goals record.
Ovechkin moves closer to Gretzky's record as Capitals beat Sharks 5-1
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Alex Ovechkin scored his 887th career goal Saturday to move within eight of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record and the Washington Capitals beat the San Jose Sharks 5-1.
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin scores goal No. 887, now seven behind Wayne Gretzky's goals record
Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin scored in the 3rd period against the San Jose Sharks to bring him within 7 goals of Wayne Gretzky.
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Alex Ovechkin odds: When will he break Wayne Gretzky's scoring record?
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Alex Ovechkin 8 goals from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s record after scoring vs. Sharks
The Washington Capitals superstar continued to close in on Wayne Gretzky’s longstanding record of 894 career NHL goals.
Alex Ovechkin goals tracker: 'The Great Eight' is 8 away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s all-time record of 894
The 39-year-old Ovechkin is within striking distance of Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL goals record of 894. "The Great One" scored his final goal on March 29, 1999. "The Great Eight" could very well surpass that mark 26 years later.
Odds, props to bet Alex Ovechkin's goal record chase
Alex Ovechkin is one of the hottest NHL bets, here are the special markets bettors can bet on as he closes in on the goals scored record.
How many goals does Alex Ovechkin have? Capitals great now 9 away from Wayne Gretzky’s record
We're tracking Ovechkin's pursuit of Gretzky's goal record and trying to determine the game in which he's most likely to break the record.
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When will Alex Ovechkin break Wayne Gretzky's goal record? Updated schedule for Capitals star to make history
Here's a look at when Ovechkin could break the all-time NHL goal record. Ovechkin needs 9 goals to break Gretzky's record with 18 games remaining. He's averaging 0.70 goals per game this season ...
Alex Ovechkin scores 887th goal to move within 8 of breaking Wayne Gretzky's record
Alex Ovechkin scored his 887th career goal Saturday to move within eight of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record. Ovechkin ...
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Alex Ovechkin scores his 887th goal to move within 8 of breaking Wayne Gretzky's record
Alex Ovechkin scored his 887th career goal Saturday to move within eight of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record.
Alex Ovechkin earns fans' respect after selfless act near end of Ducks game
Alex Ovechkin showed his selfless play on Tuesday night as the Washington Capitals beat the Anaheim Ducks 7-4.
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Ovechkin's pursuit of Gretzky set to head west
Ovechkin wasn’t ready to talk postgame about being ready for his close-up in the state where Gretzky’s impact is still felt.